https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-25T06:00:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-winners-celebrated-at-first-world-travel-awards-ceremony-in-montene/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-winners-celebrated-at-first-world-travel-awards-ceremony-in-montene/ The very best in European travel and tourism have been named at the 20th anniversary edition of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, hosted at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, Montenegro, on 17 October 2026. The red carpet evening marked the first World Travel Awards event in its 33-year history to be held in Montenegro. Leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the continent gathered on the shores of Kotor Bay, widely celebrated as the jewel in the crown of Montenegrin tourism, to celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories. Turkish Airlines took the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Airline’ while Athens claimed ‘Europe’s Leading City Break Destination’. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:28:16 +0000 Airline, Hotel, Cruise, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Spa, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-named-caribbeans-leading-culinary-luxury-island-destination-at-202/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-named-caribbeans-leading-culinary-luxury-island-destination-at-202/ Anguilla has captured two top Caribbean honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, winning the titles of Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:17 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-unveils-2026-winners-at-spectacular-jamaica-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-unveils-2026-winners-at-spectacular-jamaica-ceremony/ The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and the Americas have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica. The industry elite gathered at Princess Grand Jamaica for the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best. The red-carpet evening formed the flagship event of World Travel Week Jamaica, bringing together leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the Caribbean, Central America, North America and South America. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:03:14 +0000 Airline, Hotel, Cruise, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Spa, Car Rental, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-leaders-gather-in-jamaica-for-world-travel-awards-caribbean-the-amer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-leaders-gather-in-jamaica-for-world-travel-awards-caribbean-the-amer/ Jamaica is preparing to welcome travel and tourism leaders from across the region for the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2026. The ceremony is taking place at Princess Grand Jamaica on 11 October 2026, forming the flagship evening of World Travel Week Jamaica. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:52:14 +0000 Airline, Hotel, Cruise, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Spa, Car Rental, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-beautiful-fairytale-castle-hotels-for-a-relaxing-getaway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-beautiful-fairytale-castle-hotels-for-a-relaxing-getaway/ Looking for the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or milestone? Staying in a grand castle hotel that blends modern luxury with rich history could be the ultimate way to mark the occasion. This is why the global car rental and comparison site DiscoverCars.com have researched and put together this list of ten fairytale castle destinations across Europe. The cost for a two-night stay from 25th-27th September and car hire prices for the same time frame are included. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:56:58 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Car Rental https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-singapore-introduces-self-service-kiosk-experience-for-seamless-car-re/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-singapore-introduces-self-service-kiosk-experience-for-seamless-car-re/ AVIS Singapore is bringing its self-service kiosk to local travellers, following successful rollouts across key overseas markets, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and France. The automated kiosk experience reduces pick-up time to under 30 seconds, giving travellers a faster, counter-free way to collect their rental vehicle. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:53:15 +0000 Car Rental 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/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