https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-06-20T08:41:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-pompeii-mount-vesuvius-and-sorrento-by-train-with-campania-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-pompeii-mount-vesuvius-and-sorrento-by-train-with-campania-express/ Travellers heading to southern Italy now have an additional way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train thanks to the addition of Campania Express to Rail Europe’s portfolio. For many travellers, Italy begins with Rome, Florence or Venice. Campania Express offers another reason to say “Ciao Campania”, inviting visitors to discover a different side of the country — from the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views, lemon groves and laid-back atmosphere of Sorrento. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:31:45 +0000 Tourism, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-affordable-travel-bookin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-affordable-travel-bookin/ Flix, the global travel-tech company behind FlixBus and FlixTrain, today announced its integration with ChatGPT, enabling users to discover and plan bus and train journeys through natural conversation. With the integration, ChatGPT users can search for routes, compare travel options and seamlessly access Flix connections across Europe, North America, Türkiye, South America and Asia-Pacific. The experience combines conversational AI with Flix’s real-time travel network and booking platform to make travel planning faster and more intuitive. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:13:30 +0000 Technology, AI, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-soft-adventure-in-the-canadian-rockies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-soft-adventure-in-the-canadian-rockies/ ECT Travel’s Autumn Train Journey Through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver is a 12-day journey of discovery created for those who love to explore the world’s wilder places without compromising on comfort or accessibility. Meticulously planned and accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Managers, it is proving particularly popular with the over 50s and solo female travellers, demographics which are leading the booming demand for soft adventures. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:04:58 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-expands-network-with-leo-express-marking-its-third-expansion-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-expands-network-with-leo-express-marking-its-third-expansion-in/ Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners. Founded in 2010, Leo Express is a private Czech rail operator offering modern, affordable travel across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany. Through this new integration, Rail Europe customers can now book journeys connecting cities including Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Ostrava and Olomouc directly through the platform. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:24 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise.co.uk-unveils-cruise-and-rail-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise.co.uk-unveils-cruise-and-rail-programme/ Cruise.co.uk has launched a ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’ for 2027. Six exclusive itineraries are available, with the packages combining rail journeys, tours and a cruise. All departures can be booked now, with most available for a maximum of 25 guests. Highlights include: Tue, 26 May 2026 14:53:36 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-rome-is-still-the-worlds-best-city-to-discover-on-foot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-rome-is-still-the-worlds-best-city-to-discover-on-foot/ The result stands up because the ranking draws on verified traveler activity, combining volume and satisfaction, rather than soft travel sentiment. Rome’s center works on foot because the key distances are short and the street pattern still carries the logic of an older city. Piazza Venezia, the Imperial Fora, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps can be connected through routes where movement matters as much as the stop. Tue, 26 May 2026 09:58:07 +0000 Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greyhound-launches-america-250-fleet-to-mark-the-nations-250th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greyhound-launches-america-250-fleet-to-mark-the-nations-250th-anniversary/ Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the largest provider of intercity bus service in the United States, today announced the launch of its “America 250 Fleet,” a collection of four commemorative buses honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary and celebrating the people, places, and journeys that keep America connected. Sat, 23 May 2026 07:22:34 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/decoy-book-covers-help-brits-hide-raunchy-reads/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/decoy-book-covers-help-brits-hide-raunchy-reads/ New research reveals that almost one in four (23%) avoid reading their spicy novels in the open over fears of judgemental glances from strangers, with almost half (48%) admitting they feel stigma over it. Despite the nation’s obsession with romantasy novels being hotter than ever, with the category dominating the inaugural #BookTok Bestseller List, 59% of Brits feel people can be dismissive about romantasy as ‘serious’ reading. As a result, the nation’s favourite genre is still being kept under wraps, with 27% of readers skipping or skimming a romance scene and 3 in 10 (29%) even admitting to abandoning a book over fear of judgement. Thu, 21 May 2026 06:17:36 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-adds-swiss-mountain-excursions-to-its-trade-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-adds-swiss-mountain-excursions-to-its-trade-offering/ Rail Europe is expanding its Swiss portfolio with the addition of a wide range of mountain excursions, now available to travel agencies and distribution partners through Rail Portal and API channels. The new offering gives partners access to some of Switzerland’s best-known alpine journeys, making it easier to combine rail travel and mountain experiences within the same booking flow. Among the mountain excursions and panoramic rail experiences now available are Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, Gornergrat, Pilatus, Titlis, Schilthorn, Glacier 3000, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Rigi, Säntis, Chäserrugg and Brienzer Rothorn, alongside scenic mountain destinations and rail experiences including Grindelwald First, Harder Kulm, Schynige Platte, Rochers-de-Naye, Stanserhorn, Stoos and Monte Generoso. Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:15 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-of-the-desert-establishes-riyadh-headquarters-marking-entry-into-deli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-of-the-desert-establishes-riyadh-headquarters-marking-entry-into-deli/ Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train by Arsenale Group, marked a major development milestone with the opening of its headquarters in Riyadh and the appointment of Raffaele Breschi as General Manager of Dream of the Desert and CEO of Arsenale International. This step marks the next phase of the project’s delivery in the country, reinforcing its central role in Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation as it advances toward its 2026 debut. The establishment of a permanent base in Riyadh anchors the project firmly within Saudi Arabia’s tourism and transport ecosystem and marks Arsenale’s first international headquarters, underscoring a long-term, on-the-ground commitment beyond project development. Tue, 19 May 2026 07:04:03 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach