https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-05T06:13:12+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storytelling-experience-luminiscence-opens-at-st.-patricks-cathedral-new-yo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storytelling-experience-luminiscence-opens-at-st.-patricks-cathedral-new-yo/ Banijay Americas opens LUMINISCENCE, the award-winning immersive experience, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Created by LOTCHI and produced by Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment, LUMINISCENCE combines 360-degree video mapping, storytelling, live choir and the LUMINISCENCE Orchestra led by Maestro Malcolm J. Merriweather,  to tell the story of one of the world’s most recognized landmarks. New York native Jonathan Roumie narrates. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:13:12 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tokyu-hotels-releases-a-whisky-aged-on-the-subtropical-island-of-yakushima/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tokyu-hotels-releases-a-whisky-aged-on-the-subtropical-island-of-yakushima/ From 1st November 2026, TOKYU HOTELS original Japanese whisky Blended Malt Yakushima Ageing Special Edition GOTOH, will be available at 15 TOKYU HOTELS properties. This special bottling from the Hombo Shuzo Mars Distillery in Kagoshima was aged on the UNESCO World Heritage island of Yakushima, which is renowned for its spectacular ancient forest and unique ecosystem. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:45:04 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/patina-maldives-welcomes-pioneering-michelin-starred-chef-atul-kochhar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/patina-maldives-welcomes-pioneering-michelin-starred-chef-atul-kochhar/ This Diwali, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome pioneering Indian chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star, for a four day culinary residency from 7 to 9 November 2026. For the occasion, Kochhar will bring the culinary identity of his acclaimed London restaurant Kanishka by Atul Kochhar to the shores of the Indian Ocean, presenting his contemporary interpretation of India’s rich and diverse regional cuisine at Helios. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:43:32 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chiva-som-hua-hin-concludes-2026-with-a-calendar-of-holistic-wellness-exper/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chiva-som-hua-hin-concludes-2026-with-a-calendar-of-holistic-wellness-exper/ Transformative holistic wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin has unveiled a calendar of complimentary experiences for the final quarter of 2026. From October to December, guests can embrace the grounding qualities of Earth, the final element of Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), through movement classes, sound healing experiences and expert-led talks designed to enhance strength, stability and balance. Alongside the wellness program, seasonal celebrations including Loy Krathong, as well as the international festivals of Christmas and New Year, will offer opportunities to experience Thai culture and connect through shared traditions with exclusive offers. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:28:50 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Spa https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airport-airline-partnerships-take-centre-stage-at-world-aviation-festival-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airport-airline-partnerships-take-centre-stage-at-world-aviation-festival-2/ The World Aviation Festival (WAF) is introducing a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track at its 2026 event, taking place between 13-15 October in Lisbon. The programme will look at how airports and airlines can build joint operational resilience and enable seamless travel for passengers. It will also bring in perspectives from border management, ground handlers, and technology providers. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:48:56 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/this-pink-october-mgallery-redefines-hospitality-with-care-at-its-heart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/this-pink-october-mgallery-redefines-hospitality-with-care-at-its-heart/ This Pink October, MGallery Collection is inviting guests to see travel not as a pause from looking after their health, but as an opportunity to make space for it. Through Move & Care, the luxury boutique hotel brand is bringing together two pillars across its global network: Move, with movement, sport and wellness experiences for guests; and Care, focused on breast-health awareness, prevention and support, building on MGallery Collection’s always-on Committed To Her pillar. In Asia, two MGallery Collection properties in Vietnam and one in Thailand participate in this innovative 2026 Pink October campaign. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:44:18 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-formula-1-weekends-one-southeast-asian-journey-with-malaysia-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-formula-1-weekends-one-southeast-asian-journey-with-malaysia-airlines/ Malaysia Airlines is inviting UK motorsport fans to experience two back-to-back Formula 1 weekends in a single Southeast Asian journey this October. Formula 1 will return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from 2 – 4 October, followed one week later by the Singapore Grand Prix from 9 – 11 October. With services from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur and onward connections to Singapore, Malaysia Airlines enables travellers to combine both race weekends while discovering more of Malaysia between events. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:40:43 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-pavilions-phuket-welcomes-chef-joshua-of-reviiv-wellness-resort-bali/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-pavilions-phuket-welcomes-chef-joshua-of-reviiv-wellness-resort-bali/ To mark the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, The Pavilions Phuket welcomes Chef Joshua Purwo Caroko, Executive Chef of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali’s MICHELIN Key wellness sanctuary, for a special culinary collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Violtat. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:25:50 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pink-takes-over-naumi-hotels-turns-up-the-colour-for-breast-cancer-awarenes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pink-takes-over-naumi-hotels-turns-up-the-colour-for-breast-cancer-awarenes/ This October, Pink Takes Over Naumi Hotels as the group comes together across its international portfolio to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating moments of awareness, connection and support for the cause. From Singapore and Dubai to New Zealand and Australia, Naumi teams will be wearing pink ribbons throughout October, while participating hotels bring the campaign to life through pink-themed experiences, fundraising initiatives, dining offers and guest activations. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:16:47 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitguernsey-launches-new-mens-mental-health-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitguernsey-launches-new-mens-mental-health-initiative/ Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic. The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:08:10 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators