https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-09-20T05:49:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-lagoon-island-brings-community-together-for-41st-international-co/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-lagoon-island-brings-community-together-for-41st-international-co/ Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:49:48 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-lagoon-island-brings-community-together-for-41st-international-coastal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-lagoon-island-brings-community-together-for-41st-international-coastal/ Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:49:38 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/5-accommodation-trends-reshaping-business-travel-to-tokyo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/5-accommodation-trends-reshaping-business-travel-to-tokyo/ A room built for a two-night visit falls apart on a 30-day assignment. The nightly rate climbs, and that desk was fine for email until the day filled with calls to headquarters. Tokyo travelers are responding by seeking a new kind of housing: residential space on short commitments. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:01:05 +0000 Tourism https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-stopover-passes-310000-visitors-and-extends-to-al-ain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-stopover-passes-310000-visitors-and-extends-to-al-ain/ The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, are marking the growth of the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme at Arabian Travel Market. More than 310,000 international visitors have chosen to extend their journey in the emirate since the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme was launched in 2024, and the offer now extends to Al Ain, giving guests connecting through Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport the option to spend their complimentary hotel stay in the UAE’s Garden City, alongside the existing option to stay in Abu Dhabi city and its popular islands. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:55:27 +0000 Airline, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-travel-group-strengthens-global-growth-strategy-with-12-partnerships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-travel-group-strengthens-global-growth-strategy-with-12-partnerships/ dnata Travel Group, the travel arm of aviation services provider dnata, signed 12 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 to further broaden its travel offering and expand its international reach. The agreements span hotel distribution, cruise holidays, hospitality, destinations and travel technology. Alongside the signings, the group announced the integration of Travelbag into Imagine Cruising and an expansion of Arabian Adventures’ The Fort – Lisaili, combining external partnerships with investment in its own businesses. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:53:38 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marry-me-at-marriott-invites-couples-to-create-a-dream-wedding-in-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marry-me-at-marriott-invites-couples-to-create-a-dream-wedding-in-thailand/ “Marry Me at Marriott”, Marriott Bonvoy’s popular wedding & honeymoon fair, returns to Bangkok this October with an inspiring full-day showcase that will help all brides and grooms to create their dream wedding in Thailand. Staged in the glamorous Thai Chitlada Grand Ballroom at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park on Saturday October 3, 2026, this immersive event will provide couples with everything they need to curate truly unforgettable occasions at Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels and resorts in Thailand. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:50:03 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-of-wellness-and-longevity-in-tourism-and-hospitality-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-of-wellness-and-longevity-in-tourism-and-hospitality-investment/ Lifestyle and wellness continue to evolve as core drivers of the global travel sector, with today’s investors seeing wellness as a lucrative real estate and hospitality asset class.  In the run-up to Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, which features Lifestyle and Wellness as a key conference track, experts share insight and opinion on investing in the sector, travellers’ expectations, market misconceptions, the future of longevity tourism and more. With input from Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality and Entertainment, Arada; Jordi Sanchis, Sr. Director of Development - Middle East, Meliá Hotels International; Christopher Sanderson, Co-Founder, The Future Laboratory; and Wael Al Sharif, Area General Manager, The Torch Hospitality. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:32 +0000 Hotel, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-celebrates-inaugural-flight-to-gdansk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-celebrates-inaugural-flight-to-gdansk/ Icelandair today celebrated the launch of its first scheduled flight to Gdansk, marking the airline’s first destination in Poland. To commemorate the occasion, celebrations were held for passengers at both Keflavík International Airport and Gdansk Airport upon the aircraft’s arrival. The new service adds Gdansk to Icelandair’s growing route network and will operate three to four times weekly. The route strengthens connectivity between Iceland and Poland while providing travelers from northern Poland with convenient connections via Keflavík to Icelandair’s extensive North American network. At the same time, it offers passengers from Iceland and North America direct access to one of Poland’s most historic and vibrant cities. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:45:48 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chiva-som-hua-hin-welcomes-adrienne-everett-for-yoga-residency/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chiva-som-hua-hin-welcomes-adrienne-everett-for-yoga-residency/ Chiva-Som Hua Hin, the world’s pioneering wellness destination for transformative lifestyle, will welcome yoga instructor Adrienne Everett for an exclusive yoga residency from Saturday, November 7th to Monday, November 9th, 2026, with complimentary classes open to all resort guests. Across the three-day residency, Everett will lead four complimentary yoga practices, introducing guests to her distinctive approach through strength, mobility, mindful movement and connection. The collaboration brings together two philosophies rooted in a shared belief: that well-being extends beyond the physical, shaping how we feel, live and connect with ourselves and others. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:43:56 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Spa https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alta-badia-a-taste-for-skiing-a-winter-of-fine-dining-tradition-and-local-h/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alta-badia-a-taste-for-skiing-a-winter-of-fine-dining-tradition-and-local-h/ This year’s edition of A taste for skiing places the world of plants at the heart of the programme. Herbs, roots, vegetables, flowers, seeds and fruits provide inspiration for the participating chefs, who will interpret these ingredients creatively in dishes served at Alta Badia’s mountain huts. The theme also highlights the close relationship between nature and the changing seasons, elements that have always been deeply connected to the mountains and their culinary traditions. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:15 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators