VIVA Cruises has launched a new video-led training programme as part of its travel agent portal. The programme now comprises five modules covering an introduction to the operator, its fleet of ships, the onboard experience and shore excursions, and two destination sessions. Each includes a quiz to help grow agents’ knowledge of the river cruise line, with more modules to be added in due course.

British luxury cruise line Cunard will mark a landmark moment on 4 July as the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, takes centre stage in New York Harbour for Sail4th 250, the centrepiece of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations.

Aotearoa New Zealand has officially joined the global MICHELIN Guide map, marking the Guide’s first-ever expansion into Oceania. The MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 recognises 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating their quality, creativity and strong sense of place. After months of anonymous inspections, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded one restaurant in Queenstown, Essence, Two MICHELIN Stars. Fourteen restaurants have received One MICHELIN Star across all four regions, 35 have been recognised with a Bib Gourmand for

Pullman Hotels & Resorts today unveils its new global brand campaign, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution and reinforcing Pullman’s position as one of the world’s most progressive premium hospitality brands.

As family travel continues to evolve, the concept of a family vacation is shifting from simply traveling with children to creating meaningful experiences for every family member. Today’s families increasingly seek a balance between togetherness and personal time, where children can explore and grow while parents enjoy moments of relaxation and self-discovery. Recognizing this emerging travel trend, The Sanya EDITION, EDITION Hotels’ resort destination in China under Marriott International’s luxury lifestyle portfolio, introduces a distinctive family vacation experience that combines accommodation, dining, children’s activities, and adults-only leisure spaces. Guided by its “Our Vacation” philosophy, the resort reimagines family travel by creating opportunities for shared memories while respecting the interests and needs of every family member.

Breaking Travel News recently caught up with Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE at RX Global, to discuss the continued success and evolution of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the world’s leading travel and tourism events. As the global travel industry continues to evolve at pace, Danielle shares her insights into the key trends shaping the sector, how Arabian Travel Market is adapting to meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike, and the event’s growing role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and international business. She also reflects on the highlights of the most recent edition and offers a glimpse of what the industry can expect from future events.