https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-06-29T08:22:21+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-hong-kong-tourism-board-partner-to-inspire-year-round-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-hong-kong-tourism-board-partner-to-inspire-year-round-travel/ Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to strengthen Hong Kong’s visibility among MENA travelers and inspire year-round visitation through a destination campaign showcasing the city’s diverse seasonal experiences. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:22:21 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-rise-of-pre-cruise-social-networking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-rise-of-pre-cruise-social-networking/ As cruise travel continues to grow, a new trend is quietly reshaping how passengers experience their vacations: travelers are increasingly connecting with fellow cruisers before they ever step onboard. For decades, the social side of cruising began at sail-away parties, pool decks, dining rooms, and shore excursions. Today, many passengers are arriving at the terminal already connected with fellow travelers through online cruise communities. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:17:34 +0000 Cruise, Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inteletravel-launches-uae-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inteletravel-launches-uae-operation/ Intele Travel and Tours trading as InteleTravel, the world’s oldest and largest host travel agency with a growing network of more than 180,000 independent travel advisors worldwide, has launched their UAE operation as part of a landmark expansion for the company. InteleTravel has launched with contracted 34 preferred partners in the UAE, including cruise, tour operators, live events and attractions, which will be supported by a back office of over 3 million products such as accommodation, air and ancillary products to facilitate dynamic packaging. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:10:22 +0000 Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-orlando-expands-free-vacation-planning-services-with-new-ai-trip-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-orlando-expands-free-vacation-planning-services-with-new-ai-trip-plan/ Visit Orlando is enhancing its Vacation Planning Services with the addition of a new artificial intelligence-driven trip planning tool, OPAL (Orlando Planning Assistance by Locals), giving travelers another easy way to plan their Orlando vacations.  Now live on VisitOrlando.com and available 24/7, the tool, powered by Mindtrip, offers a convenient, interactive option alongside Visit Orlando’s existing free planning resources such as one-on-one consultations and insider advic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:49:43 +0000 Technology, AI, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radical-storage-surges-80-yoy-accelerating-expansion-in-tourist-hotspots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radical-storage-surges-80-yoy-accelerating-expansion-in-tourist-hotspots/ Radical Storage, one of the world’s largest luggage storage networks, has significantly expanded its global footprint with thousands of additional storage points across key tourist destinations. The expansion marks a major milestone in Radical Storage’s growth strategy and reinforces its mission to make convenient, secure luggage storage accessible to travellers wherever they are. Over the past 12 months, the company has increased its network by 75%, with countries like the UK, France and Spain seeing the biggest impact. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:45:03 +0000 Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azamara-cruises-unveils-the-next-big-thing-is-small-a-new-global-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azamara-cruises-unveils-the-next-big-thing-is-small-a-new-global-campaign/ Azamara Cruises, The Global Leader in Destination Immersion®, today unveiled its new global brand campaign, ‘The Next Big Thing is Small™’ — a bold declaration that the future of premium travel is defined not by scale, but by access, authenticity, and exploration. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:42:59 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quark-expeditions-launches-arctic-2028-antarctic-2028-2029-new-ways-to-expl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quark-expeditions-launches-arctic-2028-antarctic-2028-2029-new-ways-to-expl/ Quark Expeditions, dedicated exclusively to the polar regions since 1991, today launches its Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/2029 seasons, marking the earliest season launch in the company’s 35-year history. Featuring more than 70 departures across the Arctic and Antarctica, the new season introduces new opportunities for exploration, including the Guided Photography Program, Quark’s first-ever Expedition Extensions, a new Canadian Arctic voyage through the Northwest Passage, and the return of Tundra to Table, a culinary experience developed and delivered in partnership with the Greenlandic chef collective Igapall. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:39:15 +0000 Cruise, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-world-first-pokemon-airport-opens-in-noto-this-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-world-first-pokemon-airport-opens-in-noto-this-july/ Rooted in the Hokuriku region, Kanazawa Biyori is a regional media platform dedicated to sharing the living culture of this area — not only its celebrated destinations, but also the people, creativity, and spirit of renewal that continue to shape life here. This summer, Noto welcomes an airport unlike anything the world has ever seen. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:35:54 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-details-new-dining-experiences-across-jamaica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-details-new-dining-experiences-across-jamaica/ Sandals Resorts have offered a closer look at the refreshed food and beverage concepts debuting across Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay and Sandals South Coast, as part of the company’s US$200 million transformation of the three iconic Jamaica resorts. Part of the company’s broader culinary evolution, the expanded portfolio places a renewed emphasis on local ingredients, island-inspired storytelling and immersive dining experiences designed to connect guests more deeply with the flavors and traditions of Jamaica. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:24:43 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-partners-with-roald-dahls-marvellous-childrens-charity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-partners-with-roald-dahls-marvellous-childrens-charity/ Royal Caribbean have announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity ahead of the July 2026 European debut of Legend of the Seas. Featuring the hit Broadway musical Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Legend will bring the partnership to life onboard, offering guests meaningful ways to support the charity and raise vital funds for specialist Roald Dahl Nurses caring for more than 50,000 seriously ill children and their families across the UK. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:13:31 +0000 Cruise, Events, Organisations & Operators