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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.

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.

Myrtle Beach Offers Winter Getaways with Exceptional Value

Myrtle Beach Offers Winter Getaways with Exceptional Value

With mild temperatures, easy access and exceptional seasonal deals, winter is an ideal time to enjoy a getaway to Myrtle Beach. Before spring break season begins, the first months of the year offer travelers the chance to take advantage of a relaxed coastal escape with attractive lodging deals, exciting attractions and miles of scenic shoreline. Whether planning ahead or taking a spontaneous trip, the Grand Strand delivers outstanding value, experiences to suit all interests and the same welcoming charm that keeps visitors returning year after year.

"A Night In Old San Antonio" (NIOSA) plans in full swing for 2026

"A Night In Old San Antonio" (NIOSA) plans in full swing for 2026

"A Night In Old San Antonio®" (NIOSA®)—a four-night festival that celebrates the city's diverse cultural legacy—will be held April 21- 24, 2026 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly during Fiesta San Antonio®. It is held in La Villita Historic Arts Village in the heart of downtown. Celebrating its 78th presentation in 2026, NIOSA is the top fundraiser for historic preservation in the United States—living up to its motto as a "Celebration for Preservation." It is solely produced by and benefits The Conservation Society of San Antonio—one of the nation's oldest and most active historic preservation organizations that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024.

Hold...Ocean Fever Provides a New Era of Surf Travel, Founded by Ben Gravy and Wesley Baker

Hold...Ocean Fever Provides a New Era of Surf Travel, Founded by Ben Gravy and Wesley Baker

OCEAN FEVER, part of PURE ONE, is an innovative surf travel business, looking to bring a fresh, inclusive, and adventure-driven approach to surf travel. Founded by renowned professional surfer and YouTube sensation Ben Gravy alongside seasoned entrepreneur and surf industry veteran Wesley Baker, OCEAN FEVER is dedicated to creating unforgettable surf travel experiences for surfers of all levels around the world.

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.

GO Laurel Highlands Releases 2026 Destination Guide

GO Laurel Highlands Releases 2026 Destination Guide

Special events, anniversaries and commemorations are expected to draw tourists to Pennsylvania in 2026, and GO Laurel Highlands has released a new destination guide designed to help them explore the popular region. “The country's semiquincentennial is just the beginning of reasons to visit the Laurel Highlands,” said Ann Nemanic, executive director of GO Laurel Highlands, which is the destination marketing organization for Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. “Our 2026 destination guide will lead visitors and locals alike through authentic imagery and captivating stories.”

Inside Fukuoka: The City Quietly Becoming Asia's Next Creative Powerhouse

Inside Fukuoka: The City Quietly Becoming Asia's Next Creative Powerhouse

Fukuoka City, Japan is quickly emerging as one of Japan's most dynamic hubs for creativity, design and cultural innovation. With a growing community of artists, designers, founders and digital nomads, the city blends modern liveability with deep cultural heritage, creating an environment where people don't just visit, they stay, create and thrive. Fukuoka is also known as a Japan's pioneer of the Startup Visa, making it one of the few Japanese cities where international entrepreneurs and freelancers can live and work long-term while building new ventures or pursuing creative work.

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.

Global Showjumping Elite to Compete at the UAE President Cup Showjumping

Global Showjumping Elite to Compete at the UAE President Cup Showjumping

This January, Abu Dhabi will take centre stage on the global sporting calendar as Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) hosts the UAE President's Cup International Showjumping from 7–11 January 2026, delivering five days of elite competition, curated entertainment, and elevated lifestyle experiences.