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FIRST LOOK: DINSO RESORT & VILLAS KO CHANG, VIGNETTE COLLECTION BY IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, Vignette Collection By IHG – the island's first true luxury retreat, where barefoot living meets crafted design and sustainability. Following the success of Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, this new opening introduces an immersive blend of nature, culture, and community to one of Thailand's most untouched islands.
Cunard's Dazzling Queen Elizabeth Arrives to Miami for the First Time
This week, the recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Caribbean voyages. For 185 years, Cunard's Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel, and now Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Miami for the first time in Cunard history, bringing its renowned White Star Service to the region for a two-season residency of luxurious nine- to 21- night itineraries.
Princess Cruises Unveils 2027/2028 West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast
Princess Cruises announced its 2027-2028 West Coast season, offering travelers a collection of warm-weather escapes during the cooler months. From September 2027 through April 2028, eight Princess ships will sail 69 departures across 15 unique itineraries to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast - with voyages ranging from four to 16 days.
Kempinski Grace Bay to Break Ground in Mid-November on Landmark Beachfront Residences and Resort
Kempinski Grace Bay, a collection of luxury residences and beachfront villas on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, will break ground in mid-November, marking the arrival of Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest and most storied luxury hotel brand, to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Countdown Begins: World Travel Awards European Gala in Sardinia
On Wednesday, 22nd October, the glamorous world of travel and hospitality will converge on the sun-drenched island of Sardinia for the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Forte Village Resort, this is a night that promises elegance, celebration, and a true showcase of Europe’s finest in travel. Nestled along Sardinia’s southern coast, Forte Village is a sanctuary of luxury. With its lush gardens, pristine beaches, sparkling pools, and a perfect blend of Mediterranean charm and refined hospitality, it provides a spectacular stage for a night where excellence in travel will be celebrated. For nominees and guests alike, the resort is more than just a venue—it is an experience, offering gourmet dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, and the serene beauty of the Mediterranean at every turn.
The Places Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026 — Breaking Travel News’ Predictions
As the travel industry pivots from recovery into a new era of purposeful, experience-first trips, certain destinations are set to shine in 2026. Drawing on coverage and forecasts reported by Breaking Travel News alongside wider industry trend reports, here’s a lively run-down of the top ten tourism destinations for 2026 — and why each one is poised to dominate holiday plans
Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants
Following a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon, Sapphire Princess has set sail unveiling exciting new guest experiences, including the addition of two popular specialty restaurants - Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill. Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill will be open for guests starting November 16, 2025. The 115,875-ton ship, which carries 2,670 guests, underwent general refurbishments and enhancements, highlighted by the transformation of two venues into specialty dining experiences.
Virgin Atlantic selects Boeing to enable high-speed, streaming quality Wi-Fi across 787 fleet
Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2027 ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style luxury expeditions, today announced its all-new2027 Arctic Expeditions, an extraordinary season of discovery designed to showcase the polar regions at their most majestic. Sailing aboard the line's purpose-built expedition yachts, these immersive journeys will explore Iceland's volcanic frontiers, Greenland's iceberg-filled fjords, and the remote reaches of the Canadian Arctic and Svalbard, where wildlife and cultural encounters await at every turn.
LEGO® Code Break Lands in San Diego with First-of-its-Kind Adventure
The LEGO Group is unleashing LEGO® Code Break, an epic quest that unites gaming fandoms like never before. From Oct. 16-18, players nationwide will race to uncover a secret code inspired by beloved gaming universes and unlock a massive vault packed with legendary prizes. The hunt begins at LEGO.com/CodeBreak, where hidden clues await discovery across Minecraft®, Fortnite® and Sonic the Hedgehog™ content.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld San Diego Launch New Travel and Ticket Discount Partnership
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California's top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Pacific Surfliner riders can unlock special savings at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld.
Omio's annual NowNext '25 report reveals a new era of intentional travel
Omio, the leading multi-modal booking platform, has today published its annual NowNext '25 report, painting a vivid picture of how global travel will continue to thrive in the coming year - from emotional drivers and generational biases, to trending destinations and evolving demands - albeit with a little more planning and greater intent across evolving traveller types.