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All indications are that 2026 will be the year of agentic AI, succinctly defined as gen AI that can accomplish real-world tasks rather than simply outputting content. Agentic AI is already playing a key role in next-generation automation within companies, increasing productivity and reducing costs. According to Phocuswright’s latest research report Budgets, Barriers and the Race to Agentic AI, more than 60% of travel businesses surveyed are experimenting with or scaling agentic AI, with 6% already actively scaling and 22% beginning to scale.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000
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Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy.
The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:35:44 +0000
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Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova opens as the first Radisson RED hotel in Türkiye, marking the brand’s debut in the Turkish market. Located in the lively Bornova district, the new hotel introduces Radisson RED’s bold, design-driven and social-forward hospitality concept to İzmir, with a fresh lifestyle experience that blends creativity, community, and contemporary comfort.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:59:44 +0000
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Rocco Forte Hotels introduces The Grand European Golf Tour, a curated collection of golf experiences across their European destinations, created in partnership with Golf Travel Centre. Guests can combine stays at Rocco Forte’s celebrated hotels with play at Europe’s most prestigious courses, all within easy reach of the properties. From historic championship layouts in Scotland to the award-winning fairways of Verdura Resort in Sicily, each experience is designed for discerning golfers seeking world-class sport complemented by culture, cuisine, and renowned hospitality.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:56:56 +0000
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ALL Accor, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme, announces the return of the Dream Tournament, an exclusive experience taking place on May 18th at the Parc des Princes, the home of Paris Saint-Germain.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:05:35 +0000
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TRIBE Hotels launched TRIBE Vinyl Club on Disquaire Day / Record Store Day on 18 April, bringing vinyl culture into its hotels worldwide through curated listening stations, neighbourhood partnerships, and an exclusive vinyl release.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:02:21 +0000
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Global hospitality leader Hilton has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with B.P.G. LTD. for the new-build Paradise Breeze Nassau. Expected to open in 2028, Paradise Breeze will join Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of nearly 200 distinct, hand-picked hotels and resorts. The signing marks the debut of the Curio Collection brand in The Bahamas and Hilton’s return to the island, a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth plans in the region.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:46:47 +0000
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Kingfisher Bay Resort sits at the heart of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Together, they offer a unique wedding destination defined by scale, natural beauty and a sense of occasion that is distinctly Australian.
Surrounded by ancient rainforests, sweeping sand dunes and the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, K’gari (Fraser Island) provides a setting that is both expansive and intimate, allowing couples to celebrate in a location that feels truly removed from the everyday.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:39:49 +0000
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A new era of long haul travel is on the horizon as Air New Zealand’s world-first innovation, the Economy Skynest™, will be available to book from May 18, 2026. It will operate onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from November.
The game-changing concept gives travelers more choice, providing the opportunity for lie-flat rest in the sky regardless of the cabin they choose to fly. Initial services will operate between New York (JFK) and Auckland (AKL), redefining comfort on one of the world’s longest routes.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:37:15 +0000
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This summer, Ramble Worldwide, the original walking holiday specialist with a charitable ethos, is offering a programme of free guided walks across England and Scotland to celebrate its 80th birthday.
Launched in 1946 as Ramblers Association Services, the holiday-planning arm of the Ramblers’ Association, the organisation was founded at a time when access to the countryside was limited. Its mission was simple yet powerful: to open landscapes, mountains and coastline routes to people who longed to explore at their own pace, supporting walkers by providing assembled tours and guest house stays.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:34:02 +0000