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• Emirates Expands Global Travel Rehearsal Programme to the UK

  Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the UK, hosting its first session in the country at London Stansted Airport (STN). The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping reduce anxiety and build confidence before an actual flight.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:18 +0000

• MGallery Collection and Chef Pam Reimagine the Art of Bar

  Each year, World Cocktail Month sees MGallery Collection celebrate the art of mixology across its properties worldwide, turning the bar into a stage for creativity and connection. This year, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience the bar as a destination in its own right. In collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, the boutique hotel collection unveils an immersive pairing concept that transforms an evening drink into a curated gastronomic ritual, through the art of pairing cocktails and exquisite bites.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:31 +0000

• Qantas has launched a major domestic sale, with more than 2 million discounted seats

  Qantas has launched a major domestic sale, with more than 2 million discounted seats across 90 routes on the airline’s domestic and regional network. The week-long sale* includes fares in both Economy and Business through to March 2027, including during the upcoming June long weekend and winter school holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:07:48 +0000

• Springtime Sips: Expert Picks for Europe’s Most Beautiful Vineyards to Visit This Season

  As spring bursts into bloom, Europe’s vineyards come to life with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, offering wine lovers the perfect opportunity to explore these regions at their most captivating before the summer crowds arrive. From late March, the vineyard celebrates budburst, delicate shoots unfurling like nature’s finest embroidery. By May, the rows are lush and vibrant, sunlight glinting on every leaf, making spring the perfect, serene moment to wander the vines before the harvest crowds arrive. SmoothRed, experts in luxury wine travel, have curated the top destinations for an unforgettable spring escape.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:49:30 +0000

• Tennessee Tourism Expands “Bike Tennessee” Program with 37 New Gravel Routes

  The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience even more of Tennessee’s breathtaking scenery and natural beauty with the addition of 37 newly curated gravel cycling routes to its Bike Tennessee program. Launching today, these routes build upon an existing network of 52 road cycling routes, adding more than 1,000 miles of diverse terrain and creating even more opportunities for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the state on two wheels.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:47:12 +0000

• Celebrate Earth Day with Serenity Holidays’Specialist Brands

  This Earth Day, Serenity Holidays is highlighting its specialist travel brands — The Gambia Experience, Cape Verde Experience, Goa Experience, Corsican Places and Sardinian Places — showcasing destinations that combine natural beauty with sustainability initiatives and authentic cultural experiences.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:44:15 +0000

• Minor Hotels to Debut Anantara in the United States with Flagship Miami Development

  Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality with more than 640 properties across 63 countries, announces Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, marking the long-anticipated debut of its experiential luxury brand in the United States. Rising 650 feet above Biscayne Bay, the landmark development signals a defining moment for the group’s global expansion and introduces a new paradigm of urban living shaped by immersive experiences, cultural connection and holistic wellbeing. Developed in partnership with One Thousand Group, the 50-storey tower will be located at the convergence of Miami’s Edgewater, Design District and Wynwood neighbourhoods and is expected to open in 2030, becoming the first tower in the area to offer uninterrupted views across Biscayne Bay.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:42:44 +0000

• The Travel Technology Association responds as Republican lawmakers release national data privacy fra

  House Republicans are set to introduce two new federal data privacy bills that would set nationwide rules for how companies collect and use personal data. The proposals replace more than 20 different state privacy laws and give consumers new rights to access and control their information. This matters for the travel industry because travel companies – from booking platforms to B2B technology providers – handle large volumes of personal data across state lines every day. A single national standard would directly affect how these businesses operate, protect data and deliver seamless customer experiences.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:39:38 +0000

• What makes The Twelve Apostles such a distinctive place to stay in Cape Town?

  BTN caught up with Michael Nel, Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels South Africa to understand more on where the property is going and how the market is responding to Cape Town

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:34:49 +0000

• Introducing Oceania Aurelia™, The Ultimate Explorer

  Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today unveiled Oceania Aurelia™, The Ultimate Explorer, purposefully designed for extended global discoveries. Debuting in late 2027, she will be the ideal home at sea for long, immersive journeys, including the line’s 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages as well as a series of expansive Grand Voyages.

  Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:29:29 +0000