https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-10-25T06:00:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-invites-travellers-to-discover-phuket-and-penang/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-invites-travellers-to-discover-phuket-and-penang/ Faith and religious traditions have helped shape the identities of Phuket, Thailand, and George Town on the island of Penang, Malaysia. Their influence can be seen in places of worship, local customs and community life passed down through generations. Visiting these sacred sites offers an introduction to both destinations, while their historic neighbourhoods reveal architecture, food and everyday life shaped by a rich blend of cultures. Together, they offer stories to discover throughout the year. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:52 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-worlds-first-vienna-house-residences-by-wyndham-on-al-marjan-islands-ra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-worlds-first-vienna-house-residences-by-wyndham-on-al-marjan-islands-ra/ Sugee Group, a trusted international real estate developer with nearly four decades of experience, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, have announced a strategic partnership to develop the world’s first Vienna House Residences by Wyndham, bringing its global debut to the Middle East on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This collaboration is not only a global expansion of the Vienna House brand into the Middle East for the first time; it also marks its new global chapter of residential hospitality. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:46:29 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fusion-launches-legacy-hanoi-a-fusion-original-with-grand-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fusion-launches-legacy-hanoi-a-fusion-original-with-grand-opening/ LÈGACY Hanoi - A Fusion Original, a stylish 218-room hotel and wellness sanctuary, offering spectacular views of the city and West Lake, is opening its doors to guests this month in the heart of the Vietnamese capital. The new hotel marks the latest chapter in the Fusion Hotel Group’s expansion and reinforces its leadership role in Vietnam’s dynamic wellness-inspired hospitality landscape. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators, Spa https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-chiang-mai-serves-up-a-smorgasbord-of-spa-treatments-with-wellness-sp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-chiang-mai-serves-up-a-smorgasbord-of-spa-treatments-with-wellness-sp/ Forget the all-you-can-eat buffet. Meliá Chiang Mai has unveiled a different kind of indulgence, beckoning spa-goers to feast on a selection of massages and treatments as part of its new Wellness Spa Buffet at YHI Spa. The wellness journey allows guests to mix and match treatments from a selection of seven popular therapies to create their own 120-minute spa experience, priced at THB 2,600 net per person and available until December 31, 2026 from 10am-10pm. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:39:38 +0000 Hotel, Events, Spa https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-with-no-age-limit-12-incredible-holidays-for-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-with-no-age-limit-12-incredible-holidays-for-2027/ From sailing to the remote islands of French Polynesia and exploring Japan’s ancient Zen traditions to riding a historic steam train through Colorado’s Wild West, some adventures are simply too good to miss, whatever your age. For travellers in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, 2027 offers plenty of opportunities to discover somewhere new, revisit places that hold special memories or finally embark on a long-dreamed-of journey. Whether it’s retracing the footsteps of Elvis Presley in Memphis 50 years after his death, discovering the wild landscapes of Florida’s Everglades or taking the scenic route to the French Alps aboard a sleeper train, these 12 unforgettable holidays prove that a sense of adventure never gets old. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:35:09 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-is-asking-operators-to-hand-their-keys-to-strangers-and-keep-all-the/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-is-asking-operators-to-hand-their-keys-to-strangers-and-keep-all-the/ From 20 November, Airbnb is limiting what hosts and property managers can ask of guests on bookings made from that date. On most bookings, they will no longer be able to require a separate rental agreement, collect copies of ID, run background checks or ask guests to register on an app or website to get in. The exceptions include stays of 28 nights or more, Luxe listings, optional amenities and anything required by local law or a homeowners’ association. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:33:12 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ensana-fuerstenhof-in-bad-griesbach-celebrates-official-reopening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ensana-fuerstenhof-in-bad-griesbach-celebrates-official-reopening/ Ensana, Europe’s leading health spa hotel group, has expanded its portfolio to Germany with the Ensana Fürstenhof. Following extensive modernisation, the historic hotel in Bad Griesbach, Bavaria, has been given a fresh new look and now celebrated its official reopening. General Manager Ralf Müller and Frank Halmos, CEO of Ensana Hotels, welcomed invited guests to the grand opening ceremony, joined by Mayor Jürgen Fundke and Cornelia Wasner-Sommer, Deputy District Administrator. With 148 redesigned rooms and a newly refurbished 4,500-square-metre spa area, the hotel presents itself as a modern destination for wellness and relaxation in Lower Bavaria. The next phase of its repositioning will see the introduction of medical facilities, scheduled for early 2027. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:17:26 +0000 Hotel, Organisations & Operators, Spa https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-palm-beaches-are-having-a-moment-discover-whats-new-in-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-palm-beaches-are-having-a-moment-discover-whats-new-in-2027/ The Palm Beaches continue to build on their momentum, giving visitors fresh reasons to return and new experiences to discover with every visit. After welcoming 6.09 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 6.4% from 2025, The Palm Beaches are building on this success with a pipeline of approximately $500 million in developments set to further strengthen the tourism economy. Across 39 cities and towns, the next wave of openings and experiences is taking shape, making the destination an even more compelling place to visit in the year ahead. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:12:06 +0000 Hotel, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dailypoint-launches-free-and-anonymous-ai-readiness-check-for-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dailypoint-launches-free-and-anonymous-ai-readiness-check-for-hotels/ Hotel technology provider dailypoint has launched a free and anonymous AI Readiness Check for hotels. The initiative comes as an analysis of the h2c Global Study 2026 by dailypoint reveals a significant gap between AI adoption in hospitality and the industry’s ability to generate measurable business value from this technology. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:02:02 +0000 Hotel, Technology, AI https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renowned-sound-healer-rings-in-changes-on-koh-samui/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renowned-sound-healer-rings-in-changes-on-koh-samui/ International Sound Therapist Svetlana Kaivalya brings her transformative talents to Banyan Tree Samui on Nov. 8 for a New Moon Sound Healing Ceremony, adding an extra dimension to the resort’s existing classes and wellbeing philosophy. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:46:57 +0000 Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Spa