https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-07T15:02:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-usa-invites-visitors-to-experience-american-rail-in-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-usa-invites-visitors-to-experience-american-rail-in-2027/ In 2027, the United States marks 200 years since the beginning of its railroad era, providing travelers with a timely reason to experience the country from a different perspective: through the window of a train.  From crossing the Rocky Mountains and following the path of Route 66 to riding vintage trains through historic landscapes and sleeping inside restored railway carriages, Brand USA is highlighting unique and unforgettable ways to experience 200 years of American rail. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:13:11 +0000 Tourism, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-rail-connects-abu-dhabi-and-dubai-as-uae-enters-new-era-of-passenger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-rail-connects-abu-dhabi-and-dubai-as-uae-enters-new-era-of-passenger/ The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:29:05 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-and-hospitality-elite-honoured-at-world-travel-awards-2026-in-the-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-and-hospitality-elite-honoured-at-world-travel-awards-2026-in-the-m/ The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry convened at CROSSROADS Maldives for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who had won the most prestigious and highly sought-after honours in global tourism. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:11:48 +0000 Airline, Hotel, Cruise, Events, Technology, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Spa, Sustainability, Car Rental, Rail & Coach, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/up-to-50-off-interrail-passes-now-available-through-rail-europe-following-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/up-to-50-off-interrail-passes-now-available-through-rail-europe-following-r/ Rail Europe is offering travellers access to Interrail’s limited-time promotion from today, 24 September, until 10:00 CEST on 30 September. Continuous Global Passes valid for one, two or three months are 50% off the regular price, whille other Global and One Country Passes included in the promotion are discounted by 15%; an invitation to finally take “the trip you always said you’d take.” Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:29:21 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-train-hub-brings-five-luxury-rail-operators-together-in-one-trade-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-train-hub-brings-five-luxury-rail-operators-together-in-one-trade-on/ Luxury Train Hub (LTH) has set out the current operator network available to travel agencies through its trade-only platform, which launched on 14 July 2026. The network covers five luxury rail operators and 13 individual trains, with published journeys with journeys across Europe, Africa, Asia, Central Asia and South America. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:16:02 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-alzheimers-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-alzheimers-day/ NORTH EAST rail operator Lumo has pledged to ensure every single employee is equipped to help passengers with dementia travel more confidently as World Alzheimer’s Day takes place today (MON). The transport firm is the first in the UK to partner with the Alzheimer’s Society to provide information sessions to its entire workforce. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:01:12 +0000 Events, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beyond-the-usual-christmas-markets-five-different-european-festive-escapes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beyond-the-usual-christmas-markets-five-different-european-festive-escapes/ Europe has no shortage of famous Christmas markets. But for travellers who have already visited the classics – or simply want to go somewhere they had not immediately thought of – there are plenty of other options. Rail Europe has selected five places that do Christmas a little differently: a giant Advent calendar in the Black Forest, markets inside caves in the Netherlands, a centuries-old Milanese fair and even a mountain railway to Santa’s House. All can be reached by train, and several fit easily into a wider European itinerary. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:30:18 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-announces-leadership-transition-as-it-joins-omio-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-announces-leadership-transition-as-it-joins-omio-group/ Rail Europe has announced leadership changes following the company’s acquisition by Omio Group, the global leader in multimodal travel. Björn Bender will step down as CEO and Executive Chairman of Rail Europe, effective today, and move on from the company after four years. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:56:32 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wi-fi-is-no-longer-enough-on-trains-moments-new-european-rail-report-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wi-fi-is-no-longer-enough-on-trains-moments-new-european-rail-report-r/ Wi-Fi has become an expected part of the European rail journey. Moment’s new report, Onboard Digital Entertainment across European Rail (2026 edition), finds that the next phase of competition for passenger experience is already under way. While connectivity is now close to universal, digital content platforms remain the exception. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:11:36 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wi-fi-is-no-longer-enough-on-trains-moments-new-european-rail-report-reveal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wi-fi-is-no-longer-enough-on-trains-moments-new-european-rail-report-reveal/ Wi-Fi has become an expected part of the European rail journey. Moment’s new report, Onboard Digital Entertainment across European Rail (2026 edition), finds that the next phase of competition for passenger experience is already under way. While connectivity is now close to universal, digital content platforms remain the exception. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:11:20 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach