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Hotel Collection and Museum of Ice Cream Launch Whimsical New Product Collaboration

Hotel Collection and Museum of Ice Cream Launch Whimsical New Product Collaboration

Hotel Collection announces a collaboration with Museum of Ice Cream – a partnership where clouds meet couture. The brands are introducing an exclusive line of home fragrance products designed to spark delight, imagination and sensory indulgence. Made possible with the creative design and management support of Bella Ohm, this partnership blends Hotel Collection's elevated scenting technology with Museum of Ice Cream's extraordinary world of sweetness and joy.

Happy New Year to all our readers.

Happy New Year to all our readers.

As we welcome in 2026, all of us at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to our readers around the world. Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or returning home to loved ones, we wish you safe travels and a very happy New Year. The past year has once again demonstrated the resilience, creativity, and global spirit of the travel industry. Across aviation, hospitality, tourism, cruise, and destination management, we have seen innovation accelerate, sustainability move higher up the agenda, and travellers return with renewed curiosity and confidence. Through it all, our readers have remained at the heart of the conversation—shaping, challenging, and celebrating the industry as it continues to evolve

Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in the hospitality sector, and will allow guests to bypass in-person check-in procedures once implemented at the city’s hotels and holiday homes. It represents a significant step forward in achieving the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to further consolidate Dubai's position as a leading global destination for business and leisure.

Four Seasons Mumbai Unveils a 10,000-Square-Foot Ballroom in the Heart of the City

Four Seasons Mumbai Unveils a 10,000-Square-Foot Ballroom in the Heart of the City

When elegance meets emotion, magic happens — and soon, Mumbai will have a new place to celebrate life’s most beautiful moments. On February 1, 2026, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai will unveil its magnificent 10,000-square-foot (930 square metre) ballroom, a space that redefines what celebrations can look and feel like in the city.

Jou Jou Brasserie Sets the Scene for Vibrant Coastal Barbecue Nights at Four Seasons Resort Dubai

Jou Jou Brasserie Sets the Scene for Vibrant Coastal Barbecue Nights at Four Seasons Resort Dubai

Jou Jou Brasserie at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach announces the arrival of Friday Barbecue Nights, a new weekly ritual that ignites the charm of open-flame dining and unites it with the Jumeirah’s cool coastal breeze. Launched this winter, the soirée celebrates the simple pleasure of gathering over good food, with great company and captivating music that sets the tone for an unhurried and relaxing evening.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Welcomes the Year of the Horse

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Welcomes the Year of the Horse

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with an inspired four-day Lunar New Year celebration from 15 to 18 February 2026, blending time-honoured Lunar traditions with the effortless luxury of island living. Celebrated for the fifth consecutive year, the festivities reflect the resort’s philosophy of Time & Space Redefined, creating meaningful moments for families, couples, and multigenerational travellers alike.

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve

From January's mindful reset to March's World Sleep Day rituals, June's wellness celebrations, and October's culinary showcases, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, invite guests on a purposeful journey through the seasons. Whether it's Easter island-hopping, Valentine's escapes, summer gastronomy, or star-filled nights, each month offers a unique opportunity to rediscover nature, culture, and personalised luxury in Saudi Arabia's most exclusive island resorts. With untouched natural surroundings, distinctive architecture, rich marine biodiversity, and world-class hospitality, both resorts are redefining luxury travel on the Red Sea for 2026.

Raffles Bali Launches Heliport, Redefining Seamless Travel and Sky-high Discoveries

Raffles Bali Launches Heliport, Redefining Seamless Travel and Sky-high Discoveries

Raffles Bali is pleased to announce the introduction of its private heliport, a new facility designed solely to offer in-house guests a graceful and effortless way to explore the island from above. Situated within the resort's tranquil 23-hectare estate, the heliport began operations in late 2025 and reflects the resort's ongoing commitment to creating meaningful pathways for exploration and ease of travel.

RIU Hotels sees out 2025 by reopening the Riu Jalisco following a full refurb

RIU Hotels sees out 2025 by reopening the Riu Jalisco following a full refurb

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the doors of the iconic hotel Riu Jalisco, located in Riviera Nayarit, following the completion of an ambitious renovation project. The establishment has undergone an extensive transformation to add a variety of new dining options, as well as create a special area for the youngest members of the family that includes a splash pad with slides. In parallel to the refurbishment, work was carried out to extend the hotel and add 120 rooms in a newly constructed area.

Ikos Odisia: Corfu’s Crown Jewel of Luxury Hospitality

Ikos Odisia: Corfu’s Crown Jewel of Luxury Hospitality

Perched gracefully on a sun-drenched peninsula on the northwest coast of Corfu, Ikos Odisia has solidified its reputation as one of Europe’s most exceptional luxury retreats. For the second consecutive year, this stunning resort has been honored as Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards — a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, elevated guest experiences, and thoughtful luxury.