https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-15T06:21:45+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/images/interface/rss_logo.gif https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/montenegro-confirmed-to-host-abtas-convention-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/montenegro-confirmed-to-host-abtas-convention-2027/ The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro is delighted to announce that Montenegro has been selected to host ABTA’s Travel Convention in 2027, welcoming leaders from across the UK travel industry to one of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:21:45 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concord-hospitality-expands-north-carolina-footprint-with-management-of-pot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concord-hospitality-expands-north-carolina-footprint-with-management-of-pot/ Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel development and management company, announced today that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina, further expanding Concord’s presence in its home state and strengthening its growing footprint across the Southeast. The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord management throughout October, include a mix of full-service and select-service hotels operating under leading global brands. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:12:16 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flae-robotics-raises-over-1-million-in-seed-funding-to-develop-and-expand-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flae-robotics-raises-over-1-million-in-seed-funding-to-develop-and-expand-i/ FLÆ Robotics, the Czech technology company behind BE-A, an AI hospitality agent, has raised over €1 million in seed funding from Purple Ventures and Garage Angels. BE-A is already used by more than 60 hotels across the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic. The company will use the investment to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team and expand internationally. FLÆ Robotics is strengthening its presence in Germany, expanding into Austria and building on its launch in the United Kingdom. It is also preparing to enter the U.S. hotel market. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:09:10 +0000 Technology, AI, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accors-feel-good-hotel-brand-greet-makes-its-uk-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accors-feel-good-hotel-brand-greet-makes-its-uk-debut/ greet, Accor’s great-value, feel-good economy brand, announces the opening of greet London Harlow, becoming the brand’s first hotel in the UK. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand’s focus on comfort, personality and great value to Harlow, Essex. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive to London Stansted Airport and offers direct rail access to London Liverpool Street. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:07:11 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecommpay-adds-klarna-giving-consumers-a-more-flexible-way-to-pay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecommpay-adds-klarna-giving-consumers-a-more-flexible-way-to-pay/ Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:06:26 +0000 Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martinique-joins-villas-of-distinctions-luxury-villa-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martinique-joins-villas-of-distinctions-luxury-villa-portfolio/ Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, offering travelers a curated collection of private villas and personalized concierge services on the island. The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in Villas of Distinction’s portfolio and introduces the island to travelers seeking privacy, space and highly personalized stays. The collection currently includes 21 villas across eight locations in Martinique, including Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d’Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Villa options range from intimate retreats to larger properties designed for families and groups, with features including private pools, outdoor living spaces and ocean views. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:18 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndhams-ramada-encore-surpasses-1000-operational-keys-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndhams-ramada-encore-surpasses-1000-operational-keys-in-india/ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala as domestic travel continues to expand beyond India’s traditional gateway cities. Through Ramada Encore by Wyndham and its franchise relationships with local owners, the company is responding to growing demand for internationally branded accommodation across spiritual travel circuits and regional business and leisure hubs. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:02 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lxr-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-india-with-the-den-bengaluru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lxr-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-india-with-the-den-bengaluru/ LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has made its highly anticipated debut in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to personal discovery, immersive experiences and locally rooted hospitality to the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitefield. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:44 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/relais-chateaux-launches-myimpact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/relais-chateaux-launches-myimpact/ Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with property-specific analysis and tailored recommendations. The tool empowers independent hotels and restaurants to measure their carbon footprint, identify priorities, and turn insights into action adapted to local contexts across the Association’s 65 markets. The platform is already gaining significant traction: 39% of Relais & Châteaux members completed their carbon footprint assessment within the first year of its rollout. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:34 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/michel-roux-returns-to-cunards-queen-anne-with-exclusive-le-gavroche-at-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/michel-roux-returns-to-cunards-queen-anne-with-exclusive-le-gavroche-at-sea/ British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinar Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne. With Le Gavroche’s doors now closed on land, Cunard’s Queen Anne is the only place in the world where guests can savour the restaurant’s renowned cuisine. The residencies combine exceptional dining with Cunard’s renowned enrichment programme, offering guests the chance to enjoy dishes inspired by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants while spending time with the two-Michelin star chef. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:23 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-plus-and-incredible-journeys-host-their-first-ever-joint-showcase-ev/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-plus-and-incredible-journeys-host-their-first-ever-joint-showcase-ev/ Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, the specialist brands of Gold Medal Travel Group joined forces for their first-ever Cruise Plus & Incredible Journeys Showcase at Lancaster House in Leyland. The event gave over 40 travel agents access to 25 industry-leading suppliers across the cruise and touring sectors over two days, via speed-dating-style sessions designed to build product knowledge and support their sales. Both days each featured a panel session bringing together voices from across the travel trade, including a cruise panel was chaired by Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:54:02 +0000 Cruise, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-unlocks-enhanced-multi-carrier-digital-check-in-experience-across/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-unlocks-enhanced-multi-carrier-digital-check-in-experience-across/ oneworld ® is taking the next step toward simplifying the online travel experience across its global network for customers travelling on multi-carrier journeys. Now available on all carriers across the alliance, the technology offers a simplified check-in process in which customers can scan their passport, receive boarding passes, and save their boarding pass directly to their digital wallet. This enhancement will apply to flights operated by oneworld carriers in their itinerary, irrespective of the first operating carrier. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:52:22 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-marks-60-years-with-curated-partnerships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-marks-60-years-with-curated-partnerships/ Strategic collaborations with partners including ChaTraMue, Benzilla and Grab bring together Thai heritage, contemporary creativity and seamless travel experiences. BANGKOK, THAILAND – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is bringing its 60th anniversary campaign, “More of What You Love,” to life through a series of collaborations designed to create new experiences for today’s travellers. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:51:29 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elevating-in-flight-wellness-for-families-super-chill-teams-up-with-virgin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elevating-in-flight-wellness-for-families-super-chill-teams-up-with-virgin/ New partnership sees Super Chill’s emotional wellbeing content introduced across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, giving families simple tools to help children feel calmer and more confident while travelling. Children’s wellbeing platform Super Chill has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce a new collection of emotional wellbeing content to its inflight entertainment offering. Available onboard since 1 September 2026, Super Chill content is now featured across Virgin Atlantic’s entire fleet, giving families access to simple, engaging exercises designed to help children understand and manage their emotions while travelling. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:47:15 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-augustine-hotel-prague-to-open-in-early-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-augustine-hotel-prague-to-open-in-early-2027/ Kempinski Hotels today announces that Augustine Hotel, Prague will open in early 2027, marking a new chapter for one of the Czech capital’s most distinctive historic properties and the latest expression of Kempinski’s evolving approach to luxury hospitality.  Set within the 13th-century Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Prague’s historic Malá Strana district, the hotel occupies seven historic buildings shaped by more than 800 years of history. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:46:23 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/microsoft-renews-ireckonus-trusted-ai-and-data-solutions-partner-status/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/microsoft-renews-ireckonus-trusted-ai-and-data-solutions-partner-status/ Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft’s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:44:29 +0000 Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travog-and-mastercard-digitize-business-travel-spending-with-new-travel-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travog-and-mastercard-digitize-business-travel-spending-with-new-travel-and/ Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog’s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:42:36 +0000 Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hbx-group-launches-growth-accelerator-to-give-hotels-greater-control-over-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hbx-group-launches-growth-accelerator-to-give-hotels-greater-control-over-t/ HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, today announced the launch of Growth Accelerator, a new self-service commercial toolkit designed to give hotel partners greater control over how they capture demand and drive growth across HBX Group’s global B2B travel marketplace. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:38:59 +0000 Technology, AI, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groupe-gm-brings-compoz-paris-personalised-in-room-scent-experience-to-hosp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groupe-gm-brings-compoz-paris-personalised-in-room-scent-experience-to-hosp/ Groupe GM, the global leader in hospitality amenities, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Compoz Paris, an innovative French fragrance and wellbeing brand combining patented diffusion technology with refined design. Together, the two companies are bringing a new olfactory dimension to the hotel guest experience through an intuitive and refined approach to personalised scent. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:36:58 +0000 Hotel, Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-half-of-disrupted-air-passengers-left-to-arrange-their-own-onward/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-half-of-disrupted-air-passengers-left-to-arrange-their-own-onward/ New research from CMAC Group, a trusted partner to airlines for disruption support, ground transport and accommodation, reveals more than half (57%) of disrupted air passengers who needed onward travel arrangements over the summer period organised it themselves. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:34:11 +0000 Tourism