https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-08-29T06:59:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-and-uber-begin-partnership-to-elevate-corporate-travel-experi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-and-uber-begin-partnership-to-elevate-corporate-travel-experi/ Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide. Through this partnership, members of Qatar Airways’ corporate travel programme, Beyond Business, can redeem Qrewards for Uber ride vouchers, which are credited directly to the user’s Uber wallet and utilised for global business travel. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:59:02 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beautiful-bulgaria-beyond-the-eurovision-spotlight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beautiful-bulgaria-beyond-the-eurovision-spotlight/ Following the recent announcement that Bulgaria is set to host Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, discover a totally different side of this beguiling nation on Undiscovered Destinations’ immersive 12-day Essence of Bulgaria small-group tour. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:53:48 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-mercer-relocates-to-threadneedles-bringing-18-years-of-iconic-city-dini/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-mercer-relocates-to-threadneedles-bringing-18-years-of-iconic-city-dini/ YTL Hotels’ Threadneedles, the discreet boutique-style hotel housed within the former headquarters of the London, City and Midland Bank, announces that The Mercer, the beloved British brasserie has officially joined the hotel. The move brings together two City of London institutions under one roof, pairing The Mercer’s 18-year legacy of exceptional brasserie dining with the timeless grandeur of Threadneedles, just minutes from the Bank of England and less than a mile from Tower Bridge and The Shard. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:50:29 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-hotel-alliance-expands-with-two-homegrown-hospitality-brands-from-tu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-hotel-alliance-expands-with-two-homegrown-hospitality-brands-from-tu/ Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing appeal of the alliance model among independent hotel companies looking to expand internationally, while retaining their local cultural appeal and individual identity that has established them in their home countries. Together, The Marmara Hotels and PURO Hotels will add 15 hotels to GHA DISCOVERY, further enriching GHA’s award-winning loyalty programme. The Marmara Hotels and its six properties across Turkey are already live in the programme, with PURO Hotels’ nine-property portfolio set to follow in Q3 2026. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:48:07 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/windows-on-the-wild-launches-new-kenya-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/windows-on-the-wild-launches-new-kenya-itineraries/ Specialist wildlife and soft adventure tour operator Windows On The Wild has launched a collection of new itineraries in Kenya. Catering to different styles of travel, the Wild Elegance Safari combines exceptional wildlife experiences with boutique luxury, while the Eco Bush Camps Safari offers a more authentic, low-impact way to explore Kenya, with intimate camps and a strong focus on conservation. Both packages are in collaboration with the award-winning Gamewatchers Safaris who made history winning both the ATTA Earthkeepers Award and the ATTA Eco-Innovation Award in June. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:46:04 +0000 Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-amalfi-coasts-perfect-end-of-summer-escape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-amalfi-coasts-perfect-end-of-summer-escape/ As summer draws to a close and September signals a return to routine, Furore Grand Hotel invites travellers to embrace one final moment of pause on a lesser-known side of the Amalfi Coast. Perched across nine levels of terraced gardens overlooking the Mediterranean, in one of the region’s most unspoilt corners, the hotel offers a retreat centred around movement, nature, gastronomy and restorative wellbeing. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:43:56 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-back-in-full-force-in-the-middle-east-with-kuwait-servic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-back-in-full-force-in-the-middle-east-with-kuwait-servic/ SriLankan Airlines is back in full force in the Middle East with the resumption of six weekly flights to Kuwait from 8 August 2026, completing the restoration of its network across the region and once again offering passengers the convenience of a consistent flight schedule. SriLankan’s Middle East network spans Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with carefully timed schedules offering passengers seamless connections via Colombo between the Middle East and southern Indian cities, including Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai and Cochin, in under 90 minutes. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:42:37 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milest/ Oceania Cruises® has marked a major milestone in the construction of its newest ship, Oceania Sonata™, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on her interiors ahead of her highly anticipated debut in August 2027. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:38:59 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klook-and-mastercard-collaborate-to-enhance-travelers-experiences-across-as/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klook-and-mastercard-collaborate-to-enhance-travelers-experiences-across-as/ Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, to create more rewarding and seamless travel experiences for consumers. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:38:46 +0000 Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voyager-of-the-seas-to-return-to-hong-kong-as-homeport-in-2028/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voyager-of-the-seas-to-return-to-hong-kong-as-homeport-in-2028/ Following the announcement of the extended Singapore season for Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is further expanding its presence in Asia with the return of Voyager of the Seas. Beloved by Chinese vacationers, Voyager of the Seas will be seasonally homeported in Hong Kong from January to February 2028, offering a new lineup of itineraries tailored to the Chinese New Year holiday and the peak winter school holiday travel season. The deployment will bring Voyager of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas together in Hong Kong for a two-ship deployment, giving vacationers from China and across Asia more opportunities to set sail from this regional cruise hub and explore a diverse range of destinations. Related sailings are now open for bookings in China. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:34:08 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators