https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-09-09T13:40:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zanzibar-ready-to-welcome-the-world-travel-awards-africa-gala-ceremony-2026/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zanzibar-ready-to-welcome-the-world-travel-awards-africa-gala-ceremony-2026/ The countdown is on - Just three days to go , this Thursday 28 August, the global tourism industry will turn its attention to Zanzibar as the spectacular Diamonds Bijoux Resort prepares to host the first World Travel Awards event of 2026 – the prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony. With just days to go, guests, nominees and tourism dignitaries from across Africa and beyond are making their way to the region for what promises to be one of the most anticipated nights on the continent’s tourism calendar. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:13:33 +0000 Airline, Hotel, Cruise, Events, Tourism, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bilt-welcomes-blacklane-to-its-ecosystem/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bilt-welcomes-blacklane-to-its-ecosystem/ Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:15:42 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-welcomes-review-of-zev-mandate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-welcomes-review-of-zev-mandate/ Europcar Mobility Group UK has welcomed the government’s decision to bring forward the review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Gavin Morgan, Commercial Director at Europcar Mobility Group UK, said: “We welcome the government’s decision to bring forward the review of the ZEV mandate from 2027. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:48:07 +0000 Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklane-and-hertha-bsc-team-up-on-match-day-arrivals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklane-and-hertha-bsc-team-up-on-match-day-arrivals/ Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has partnered with Berlin’s professional football club Hertha BSC to support the club’s junior football community and create a seamless match day experience for VIP guests. From the first Hertha BSC home game of the 2026–27 season on 15 August 2026, hospitality guests will be able to arrive and depart with Blacklane via a dedicated convenient drop-off and pick-up point at the stadium’s VIP entrance, embedded in the claim “Unsere Alte Dame fährt Blacklane.” Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:05 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-fast-tracks-car-rental-pick-up-at-dublin-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-fast-tracks-car-rental-pick-up-at-dublin-airport/ Recognising that the last thing travellers want after landing from a long flight is to spend time catching a shuttle bus and queuing for their rental vehicle, leading Irish rental provider, Europcar, has launched a new fast-track service at Dublin Airport. Available as an optional upgrade, the new Europcar Express service enables priority in-terminal pick-up allowing customers to simply collect their keys and get on the road without delay. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:33:32 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/partnership-with-bmw-sees-europcar-expand-premium-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/partnership-with-bmw-sees-europcar-expand-premium-fleet/ Europcar Mobility Group UK has partnered with BMW Group to add a range of premium cars to its ever-growing fleet throughout 2026. The most popular brand for new cars during 2025 according to Auto Trader, BMW is the world’s leading premium car manufacturer, and Europcar will be providing business and leisure drivers with access to the most popular petrol and electric BMW models through the year. Vehicles joining the fleet include the 3 Series, 5 Series and 1 Series, all of which made the Auto Trader top ten list in 2025, demonstrating their strong reputation among drivers. Europcar will also add popular electric models in the i4 and iX series, with some being added to the Flex Model Choice fleet for business users. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:04:49 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dunderdale-takes-up-new-chief-revenue-officer-role-at-tbr-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dunderdale-takes-up-new-chief-revenue-officer-role-at-tbr-global/ Reporting to group chief executive, Craig Chambers, Dunderdale will bring together and lead sales, account management and revenue operations Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:25:14 +0000 Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/most-affordable-family-camping-destinations-this-summer-ranked/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/most-affordable-family-camping-destinations-this-summer-ranked/ New research by the car rental comparison and booking website DiscoverCars.com found that Portugal, Spain and Austria are among the most affordable places for a family camping trip in Europe this summer. To find the best budget-friendly getaway, DiscoverCars.com analysed 2-4 popular family campsites in each country in the survey to find the average lowest campsite cost for a week-long stay between 27th July-2nd August. They then combined this cost with car rental rates in the local area for the same time frame, finding a total average cost for a week-long trip. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:28 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklanes-new-finding-flow-report-reveals-how-executives-stay-focused-prod/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklanes-new-finding-flow-report-reveals-how-executives-stay-focused-prod/ Nine out of ten business leaders and high net worth individuals (HNWIs) find that travel empowers their most valuable thinking according to new data unveiled at the Business Travel Show from the global chauffeur service Blacklane. The ‘Finding Flow - How Executives Excel on the Move’ report - commissioned by Blacklane and conducted by Censuswide to explore the business travel habits of 2,000 executives in both the UK and US - shows that, in reality, travellers struggle to achieve optimum performance when on the move. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:51:49 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/check-in.-drive-out-city-lodge-hotels-partners-with-avis-and-budget-to-tran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/check-in.-drive-out-city-lodge-hotels-partners-with-avis-and-budget-to-tran/ At a time when rising costs and the demand for flexibility are reshaping how South Africans travel, City Lodge Hotels, Avis, and Budget have responded with a new partnership deal. Guests checking into easy online at www.citylodgehotels.com can now also enjoy 15% off Avis car rental and 10% off Budget car rental. From quick business trips to family getaways, travel plans just became even more affordable. Together, these brands are committed to simplifying the travel journey from end to end and delivering meaningful value to both business and leisure travellers. (Terms and conditions apply.) Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:36:43 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Car Rental