https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-08-16T06:23:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qixi-fest-2026-celebrates-singapores-food-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qixi-fest-2026-celebrates-singapores-food-heritage/ Qixi Fest 2026 (七夕乞巧嘉年华), Singapore’s largest contemporary celebration of the Qixi Festival, returns to Kreta Ayer Square in Chinatown for two weekends from August 15 to 23, 2026, inviting visitors to rediscover the people, traditions, and craftsmanship behind the flavours that have shaped Singapore’s rich culinary history. Organised by Bridging Generations, a Singapore-based heritage and experience design social enterprise, and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the fourth edition of Qixi Fest is themed “匠味传愿 Crafting Flavours That Inspire” in celebration of the artisans and culinary practitioners who have preserved Singapore’s food traditions across generations, from Nanyang kopi brewing to Chinese culinary mastery. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:24:46 +0000 Events, Tourism, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festuris-luxury-space-enters-2026-with-new-features/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festuris-luxury-space-enters-2026-with-new-features/ With new international experiences, an appointment scheduling app and a larger area, the space reinforces its position as a leading reference in the luxury segment in Latin America Luxury tourism is experiencing a period of expansion and transformation, driven by the search for personalized, exclusive and authentic experiences. Against this backdrop, the Luxury Space is preparing for another edition, consolidated as one of Latin America’s leading business environments dedicated to the luxury tourism segment. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:15:25 +0000 Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-venice-film-festival-in-venetian-style-at-hilton-molino-stuc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-venice-film-festival-in-venetian-style-at-hilton-molino-stuc/ Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is set to delight film fans and visitors to Venice with a series of theatrical experiences not to be missed during this year’s Venice Film Festival. From cinema under the stars on the hotel’s spectacular rooftop terrace to indulgent spa treatments, exclusive cocktails and star-worthy suites, the hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in the glamour of festival season in true Venetian style. The following experiences will be available at the iconic historical hotel during the Venice Film Festival (2nd - 12th September 2026). Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:56:50 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clia-announces-details-of-15th-anniversary-riverview-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clia-announces-details-of-15th-anniversary-riverview-conference/ Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will celebrate the event’s 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three of the Danube’s iconic capitals. Taking place from March 5-8, delegates will be hosted onboard one of three ships - AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA TWO - each sailing a two-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna, offering breakfast, dinner and entertainment. Delegates will also get to experience the other two ships with an onboard lunch and a final overnight stay in Vienna. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:45:52 +0000 Cruise, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-it-really-takes-to-win-saudi-travelers-trust/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-it-really-takes-to-win-saudi-travelers-trust/ As international hotel groups, tourism boards, and luxury brands compete for a share of one of the world’s fastest-growing and most discerning outbound travel markets, one of the industry’s most influential voices is delivering a pointed message: the global playbook for luxury doesn’t work here. The message comes ahead of the 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress (KBLT) 2026, taking place 6–7 September 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KBLT is the region’s leading platform bringing together global luxury travel leaders, tourism boards, hoteliers, and industry stakeholders to explore the evolving expectations of Saudi travelers — from cultural intelligence and privacy to sustainability and trust-based partnerships. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:22:54 +0000 Events, Tourism https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anantaras-signature-anniversary-experiences-in-slow-travel-and-wellbeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anantaras-signature-anniversary-experiences-in-slow-travel-and-wellbeing/ Modern luxury travel tends to reward motion: more sights, more miles, more ground covered. Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, makes the opposite case. To mark its 25th anniversary, the brand has gathered a collection of signature experiences centred on stillness, slow mornings and wellbeing, spanning Thailand, the Maldives and Italy. Each asks guests to do less and notice more. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:09:12 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-trends-summit-v3-40-travel-leaders-tackle-whats-beyond-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-trends-summit-v3-40-travel-leaders-tackle-whats-beyond-ai/ Travel Trends has officially released the full agenda for Travel Trends Summit V3 sponsored by TourRadar, revealing an ambitious two-day program that brings together more than 40 of the travel industry’s leading founders, executives, investors, marketers, and innovators to explore one central question: What’s Beyond AI? Taking place October 28-29, 2026, the virtual event moves beyond the hype surrounding AI to examine the practical technologies, leadership strategies, and business models reshaping the global travel industry. Now in its third year, the Summit has doubled attendance year over year since launching in 2024, with previous editions attracting more than 2,000 participants from 50+ countries. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:42:41 +0000 Events, Technology, AI https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-hospitality-embraces-resilience-and-experience-led-growth-as-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-hospitality-embraces-resilience-and-experience-led-growth-as-in/ As hospitality leaders respond to changing guest expectations and a rapidly evolving market, Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) 2026 will explore how businesses are adapting through personalised experiences, innovation and long-term investment. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,’ ATM will bring together hospitality leaders to explore how hotels are responding to changing consumer behaviour while building resilience across one of the industry’s most dynamic regions. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:38:50 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-ranked-no.-1-caribbean-destination-and-no.-3-worldwide-for-fe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-ranked-no.-1-caribbean-destination-and-no.-3-worldwide-for-fe/ Anguilla has been ranked the No. 1 Caribbean destination and No. 3 country worldwide for festive (holiday season) travel by Virtuoso, the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, according to data presented this week at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:36:29 +0000 Events, Tourism https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/survey-by-itb-berlin-highlights-new-developments-in-perceived-safety-for-qu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/survey-by-itb-berlin-highlights-new-developments-in-perceived-safety-for-qu/ Second joint survey by ITB Berlin, A3M Global Monitoring and Diversity Tourism analyses global trends: Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Austria are among positive-rated destinations, whereas perceptions of the situation in the US have changed significantly. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:07:03 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators