https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-25T06:00:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-pattaya-hotel-unveils-dens-new-premium-izakaya-concept/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-pattaya-hotel-unveils-dens-new-premium-izakaya-concept/ Meliá Pattaya Hotel is introducing a new chapter in its culinary offering with the transformation of DEN restaurant into a modern premium izakaya specialising in Japanese grilling and sharing plates. The new concept will be launched with an exclusive four-course dinner paired with premium sake selections on Friday, October 30, 2026. Steeped in Japan’s traditional izakaya culture, DEN takes inspiration from the country’s informal pubs where people gather over drinks and small dishes designed for sharing, offering premium Japanese grilling and beverages amid an atmosphere that pays homage to Tokyo after dark. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:29:02 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chta-announces-taste-of-the-caribbean-2026-teams/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chta-announces-taste-of-the-caribbean-2026-teams/ The region’s finest culinary and mixology talent is heading to Barbados. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the teams competing in Taste of the Caribbean 2026, taking place Nov. 16-19 at Wyndham Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort, where an expanded slate of competitions will raise the bar for the Caribbean’s chefs and bartenders. This year’s competition brings together 15 teams from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Curaçao, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:20:59 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elephant-castles-new-food-hall-announces-opening-date/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elephant-castles-new-food-hall-announces-opening-date/ London’s Elephant & Castle is getting a new food and drink destination this November, and there’s plenty to tempt locals through the doors. The Elephant Exchange Food Hall, the latest opening from hospitality group Blend Family, will welcome its first visitors on Thursday 12 November, with a week of special offers to celebrate. Families can enjoy Kids Eat Free throughout the first week, including the weekend, while anyone looking to escape the home office can take advantage of bottomless tea and coffee throughout launch week. Whether it’s a family meal, a catch-up with friends, or a change of scenery for the working day, the new food hall invites the local community to come in and give it a try. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:01:59 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lux-grand-baie-lux-saint-gilles-win-seven-titles-at-2026-world-culinary-awa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lux-grand-baie-lux-saint-gilles-win-seven-titles-at-2026-world-culinary-awa/ Global luxury hospitality operator The Lux Collective has won seven titles at the 2026 World Culinary Awards. Five went to LUX* Grand Baie in Mauritius and two to LUX* Saint Gilles on Réunion Island. Both resorts competed against restaurants from across the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Seychelles and Madagascar, and between them won five regional titles and two national ones. The World Culinary Awards recognise excellence in dining across restaurants, hotels and destinations worldwide, with winners voted for by industry professionals and the public. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:20:33 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-becomes-first-asian-airline-to-win-worlds-best-culinary-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-becomes-first-asian-airline-to-win-worlds-best-culinary-ai/ Vietnam Airlines has become the first Asian airline to receive the World’s Best Culinary Airline 2026 award at the World Culinary Awards, earning recognition ahead of leading international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines. An annual global awards programme affiliated with the World Travel Awards, the World Culinary Awards celebrates excellence and innovation across the culinary industry. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:11:05 +0000 Airline, Events, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finland-is-looking-for-16-singles-to-join-the-worlds-most-epic-blind-dinner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finland-is-looking-for-16-singles-to-join-the-worlds-most-epic-blind-dinner/ Forget dating apps and awkward first dates. Finland, the world’s happiest country, is taking romance to a whole new level by inviting 16 lucky singles on an unforgettable culinary adventure this February, with the chance to fall in love with Finnish food, its people and perhaps even someone special. As part of its Have Some Finnish campaign, Visit Finland is inviting international singles to experience the country’s culinary traditions through two exclusive group dinner dates, taking place in Helsinki and Tampere, in Finland’s beautiful Lakeland region. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:44:16 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-starts-rolling-out-in-seat-ordering-for-onboard-purchases/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-starts-rolling-out-in-seat-ordering-for-onboard-purchases/ Latvian airline airBaltic has started rolling out an in-seat ordering feature through its Skynet onboard portal, enabling passengers to order food and beverages directly from the onboard airCafe menu using their personal mobile devices. Skynet airCafe offers an extensive onboard menu with a wide range of food and drink options across the entire airBaltic network. Passengers can pay digitally using a variety of payment methods, with cabin crew bringing their orders directly to their seats. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:29:17 +0000 Airline, Technology, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lucciola-takes-diners-on-culinary-pilgrimage-of-italy-with-new-menu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lucciola-takes-diners-on-culinary-pilgrimage-of-italy-with-new-menu/ The Hari Hong Kong’s authentic Italian restaurant Lucciola has unveiled a new à la carte menu that journeys from the country’s bucolic northern regions to its sun-drenched southern shores, with a focus on beloved classics crafted with premium, meticulously-sourced ingredients. Provenance takes centre stage, with ingredients from the length and breadth of Italy, ranging from seven-year-aged Acquerello Carnaroli rice from Piedmont and aged Parmigiano Reggiano from Emilia-Romagna to Apulian burrata and Sardinian fregola. The likes of plump Vesuvian Datterino tomatoes, Pantelleria capers, and Amalfi lemons further showcase the bounty of the south. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:57:43 +0000 Hotel, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karan-gokani-brings-the-flavours-of-south-asia-to-the-halcyon-private-isles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karan-gokani-brings-the-flavours-of-south-asia-to-the-halcyon-private-isles/ This festive season, Karan Gokani, co-founder and Creative Director of renowned London restaurant group Hoppers, joins the culinary team at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives from 16-29 December 2026 for an exclusive residency celebrating the flavours, traditions and stories of India and Sri Lanka, as part of the resort’s inaugural Symphony of the Seas festive programme. Since opening in 2015, Hoppers has become one of London’s most recognised South Asian restaurant brands, securing a Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year. Karan now oversees the group’s food, brand and creative direction, travelling extensively through India, Sri Lanka and beyond in search of the dishes, people and stories that continue to inform his cooking approach. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:26:56 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/andronis-makes-michelin-history-in-greece-with-three-stars-across-two-resta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/andronis-makes-michelin-history-in-greece-with-three-stars-across-two-resta/ Lycabettus Restaurant at Andronis Luxury Suites become Greece’s only Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, while Lauda Restaurant at Andronis Boutique Hotel earns One MICHELIN Star. ANDRONIS proudly announces a landmark achievement in Greek gastronomy, with two of its signature restaurants in Santorini receiving a total of three MICHELIN Stars in the newly unveiled MICHELIN Guide Greece 2027. In a historic recognition, Lycabettus Restaurant, located at Andronis Luxury Suites in Oia, has been awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, becoming the only restaurant in Greece to hold this distinction. Meanwhile, Lauda Restaurant, located at Andronis Boutique Hotel, has earned One MICHELIN Star, further establishing ANDRONIS as a leading destination for exceptional culinary experiences. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:42 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage