https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-06-05T10:23:15+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-announces-the-global-priorities-approved-by-its-executive-committee-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-announces-the-global-priorities-approved-by-its-executive-committee-to/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Committee, to guide the future of the global Travel & Tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing the sector’s potential guiding investment decisions, and driving meaningful transformation across the industry. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:34:09 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-tourism-organisation-launches-game-changing-tourism-supply-side-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-tourism-organisation-launches-game-changing-tourism-supply-side-i/ The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has unveiled what many industry leaders are describing as one of the most important strategic developments in Caribbean tourism policy for a generation, launching the Tourism Supply Side Initiative, a region-wide programme designed to increase economic retention, strengthen resilience and ensure tourism delivers greater value to Caribbean people, businesses and communities. The initiative was formally introduced during Caribbean Week in New York by CTO Chairman and Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, alongside Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, who will chair the newly established Tourism Supply Side Ministerial Committee. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:14:16 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-mgallery-collections-debut-in-the-maldives-the-v-villas-maldives-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-mgallery-collections-debut-in-the-maldives-the-v-villas-maldives-a/ MGallery Collection proudly announces the debut of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat nestled in the turquoise waters of the South Ari Atoll. Accessible via a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, this private island sanctuary seamlessly blends contemporary artistry with traditional Maldivian heritage to offer a tranquil escape centered on quiet luxury. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:34:43 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-the-arctic-to-the-andes-explora-introduces-2027-expedition-season-incl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-the-arctic-to-the-andes-explora-introduces-2027-expedition-season-incl/ Explora, named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the high Andes and the far south of Patagonia, the season brings together four point-to-point journeys: the new Iceland Winter Expedition as a counterpart to Explora’s established Summer Expedition of the country, the Sacred Mountains Expedition in Peru, and the Tierra del Fuego Expedition in Chile, each running on select departures through 2027. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:32:48 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-welcomes-travelers-to-celebrate-pride-in-the-middle-of-everything/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-welcomes-travelers-to-celebrate-pride-in-the-middle-of-everything/ This June, Illinois invites travelers to meet in the middle of Pride celebrations throughout the state. From Chicago to Carbondale, visitors will find a spirited lineup of events that honor the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect Illinois’ commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming destination for all. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:31:36 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubais-tourism-industry-convenes-for-dets-city-briefing-in-a-show-of-cohesi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubais-tourism-industry-convenes-for-dets-city-briefing-in-a-show-of-cohesi/ The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its bi-annual City Briefing with key industry stakeholders on 3 June at the Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from across the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events sectors, as well as government officials and members of the media. At a time of shifting regional dynamics, the gathering, which attracted record attendance for a DET City Briefing, was a definitive demonstration of Dubai’s unity and forward resolve and a reflection of the deep public-private partnership that has long positioned the city among the world’s foremost destinations for business and leisure. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:58:19 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-lux-collective-enters-rwanda-with-landmark-ultra-luxury-tourism-circuit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-lux-collective-enters-rwanda-with-landmark-ultra-luxury-tourism-circuit/ Global hospitality group The Lux Collective has marked its first entry into Rwanda through a landmark strategic partnership with Cleo Capital Group Ltd, one of Rwanda’s visionary hospitality and investment groups, to launch and manage an ultra-luxury tourism circuit across the country’s most iconic destinations. Formalised during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the partnership represents a significant milestone in Rwanda’s luxury hospitality evolution, introducing internationally acclaimed brands LUX* and SALT to the country through a transformative multi-property project of five resorts. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:27:58 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-lodges-of-australia-honours-on-boards-decade-of-exploring-tasmanias/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-lodges-of-australia-honours-on-boards-decade-of-exploring-tasmanias/ On Board expeditions is celebrating its 10-year milestone, marking a decade of rare and privileged access to Tasmania’s wild southwest, where fewer than 150 guests each year experience Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour aboard the purpose-built small expedition ship and ‘floating lodge’, Odalisque III, a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia. Founded by Pieter van der Woude and shaped into a family-led expedition experience over the past decade, On Board has become known for connecting guests to the landscapes, stories and flavours of Tasmania’s far southwest. Its recent inclusion in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 further underscores the significance of this rare Australian tourism experience on the global stage. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +0000 Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lubbock-texas-the-gateway-to-the-great-outdoors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lubbock-texas-the-gateway-to-the-great-outdoors/ Cool Americana, set beneath West Texas sunshine, Lubbock acts as a gateway to the Panhandle’s vast outdoor expanse, where cinematic red-rock canyons, lakes hidden between dusty plains, and hiking trails shared with bison, horned lizards and our famous prairie dogs, stretch into something almost surreal. Here, terrain chasers move through landscapes that feel otherworldly, closing each day with mile-long sunsets that melt into ink-black night skies made for stargazing. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:27:13 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-independence-day-americas-250-in-daytona-beach/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-independence-day-americas-250-in-daytona-beach/ This year’s Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America’s celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorates its 150th birthday. For visitors seeking a coastal destination to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Daytona Beach area will be attractive spot with 23 miles of pristine beaches, festive events and family-friendly attractions: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:04:55 +0000 Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators