London is a great place to spend the weekend. Obviously, there’s plenty of art and culture to soak up, as well as some of the world’s best places to eat and drink. And it always feels cosmopolitan, thanks to the influence of its international population and the cultural influences that brings to a city.

Steve McQueen stayed there. Freddie Mercury gave an impromptu performance in the bar. Shirley MacLaine flirted with an employee. And Muhammad Ali prepared for a fight there. Welcome to an iconic landmark that has always played a central role in Zurich life. Welcome to the Atlantis by Giardino, which has reopened following an extensive renovation programme. Styled as an urban retreat, the 95-room hotel will provide a unique and indulgent alternative to the city’s current hotel offering.

Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, the largest ocean ecological theme hotel in China, was built with the corporation of the world’s leading architects, interior and landscape designers, together with a total construction area of 300,000 square meters occupied. As the property is nominated for the title of World’s Leading Themed Hotel at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here takes a tour.

LogNet Travel, a provider of web development platforms for travel agencies all over the world, has announced the launch of a new version of its online travel solution, WebGuru. The latest version of WebGuru comes with several improvements, including an improved booking engine and framework that travel agencies can use to let their customers to dynamically create customized travel packages, including flights, hotels, car rentals, local content, fulfillment items, third party services and more.

This might be the year tourism in Colombia is seen to come in from the cold. With peace talks with FARC rebels reaching a positive conclusion in Havana, a strong economy, increasing airlift, and new luxury accommodation opening across the country, 2015 could be seen as a watershed for the destination. British travellers have been quick to notice the trend.

Visit Maldives has announced an increase in visitor arrivals from the UK, with the 2015 figures revealing a 3.6 per cent increase in UK tourists during the first eight months of 2015. The figures equate to 61,720 UK tourists visiting the Maldives compared to 59,564 in 2014. Here Breaking Travel News brings you the headlines from the destination to see what is in store for guests.