https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-11-01T06:59:17+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-long-way-from-winter-superescapes-shares-far-flung-sunshine-deals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-long-way-from-winter-superescapes-shares-far-flung-sunshine-deals/ British holidaymakers may be watching their spending, but their appetite for travel shows little sign of slowing. Research published in October by ABTA found that value for money was the main reason almost half (48%) of package holidaymakers chose to book a package, up from 43% the previous year. Travel agency SuperEscapes is showing what travellers can get for their money this winter, with long-haul getaways starting from £799pp for eight nights in Thailand, including return flights. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:59:17 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-first-cortina-where-winter-is-more-than-a-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-first-cortina-where-winter-is-more-than-a-season/ There is a particular kind of winter that belongs to Cortina d’Ampezzo.  It begins with the first light catching the pale limestone peaks of the Dolomites and ends, hours later, with the jagged silhouettes dissolving into the dusk. Between the two, there is skiing, certainly, but there are also centuries of history hidden in the mountains, long lunches at high altitude, snowshoe trails through silent forests and the peculiar pleasure of finding oneself beneath an enormous winter sky.  This is Cortina at its most captivating; not simply a ski resort, but an Alpine town with an unusually sophisticated sense of place. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:57:28 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-solomons-unveils-new-destination-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-solomons-unveils-new-destination-identity/ Marking a new era for Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage, Tourism Solomons is poised to launch a global brand refresh drawing on the destination’s authenticity, adventure, culture and conservation through a distinctive new identity: Hapi Isles – Real, Rare, Raw. Announcing the initiative, which references a nickname bestowed upon the destination in the 1960s, Tourism Solomons CEO, Andrew Nihopara said the underlying ethos of the new campaign was to build a clear understanding of what makes Solomon Islands distinct from anywhere else on the planet. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:52:52 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe4/ Viking® announced that it has taken delivery of the Viking Haki, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The 190-guest Viking Haki joins Viking’s award-winning fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail the company’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. “Our river voyages offer an ideal way to explore Europe, bringing guests closer to the history, culture and traditions of the destinations they visit,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “We are pleased to welcome the elegant Viking Haki to our fleet and to offer even more guests the opportunity to discover these remarkable destinations in Viking comfort.” Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:49:54 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cyprus-airways-to-launch-daily-stansted-larnaca-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cyprus-airways-to-launch-daily-stansted-larnaca-flights/ London Stansted is set to gain a new daily link to Cyprus after Cyprus Airways announced plans to launch flights to Larnaca next spring. The Larnaca-based airline will begin operating the year-round service on 23 April 2027, offering daily flights between Stansted and the popular Mediterranean destination. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:47:07 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-uk-sales-team-rolls-up-sleeves-to-support-reubens-retreat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-uk-sales-team-rolls-up-sleeves-to-support-reubens-retreat/ Virgin Voyages’ UK sales team has spent a day volunteering at Reuben’s Retreat, helping with essential maintenance and upkeep at the charity’s Glossop premises. The visit forms part of Virgin Voyages’ ongoing partnership with Reuben’s Retreat, which began in 2025. The charity supports families who have suffered the loss of a child or are caring for children with complex, life-limiting medical conditions Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:45:17 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contiki-launches-eight-new-travel-worlds-new-destinations-and-new-pricing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contiki-launches-eight-new-travel-worlds-new-destinations-and-new-pricing/ Contiki has unveiled GO WANDER, the biggest transformation in its more than 64-year history and the opening of a bold new chapter for the youth travel pioneer. With announcements spanning an expanded product offering and a new appealing pricing structure, GO WANDER is the first stage in a multi-year transformation focused on a single-minded purpose - getting more young people exploring the world. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:41:03 +0000 Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-expands-strategic-relationship-with-accor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-expands-strategic-relationship-with-accor/ IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today announced that Optix, its advanced business intelligence and performance insights solution, has been selected as one of the referenced business intelligence solutions available for Accor hotels globally. The selection marks another important milestone in the strategic relationship between Accor and IDeaS as the two organizations continue working together to strengthen data-driven commercial decision-making across Accor’s hotel network. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:39:19 +0000 Hotel, Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bob-w-expands-into-malta-with-95-unit-deal-as-european-expansion-accelerate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bob-w-expands-into-malta-with-95-unit-deal-as-european-expansion-accelerate/ AI-and tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has signed a lease for a new 95-unit aparthotel in Gżira, marking its entry into Malta as it continues to expand across Southern Europe. The purpose-built property, to be developed by Ciantar Developments, will operate as Bob W Malta Central and is expected to open in Q3 2028. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:37:21 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/our-habitas-ras-abrouq-opens-humo-a-new-fire-led-restaurant-inspired-by-ara/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/our-habitas-ras-abrouq-opens-humo-a-new-fire-led-restaurant-inspired-by-ara/ Our Habitas Ras Abrouq announces the opening of HUMO, a new restaurant celebrating the flavours and culinary traditions of the Middle East through fire-led cooking and shared dining. Situated along the Arabian Gulf at the edge of the UNESCO-protected Al Reem Biosphere Reserve, just over an hour from Doha, the restaurant is surrounded by Qatar’s striking limestone dunes, tranquil waters and expansive desert landscape. Bringing together regional ingredients, bold flavours and the tradition of coming together over food, HUMO introduces a relaxed dining experience rooted in Arabic hospitality. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:05:08 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage