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Season’s Greetings from Breaking Travel News
As the festive season unfolds, everyone at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers, viewers, and followers across our affiliated social media platforms. Christmas is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection—moments shared with loved ones, whether close to home or across the globe. It is also a season that highlights the true spirit of travel: bringing people together, fostering understanding, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Etihad Airways Finishes 2025 on an Award High, Scooping Over 25 International Awards
Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to attain the Seven-Star Plus Safety Rating from Airline Ratings, the highest accolade in the internationally respected safety ranking system. Earlier this month, Etihad secured three major global titles at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Bahrain. The airline won World’s Leading Airline Customer Experience, World’s Leading Airline Economy Class, and World’s Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport.
Etihad Airways Brings Emirati Talent Stories to Life at the Mother of the Nation Festival
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to reinforce its commitment to attracting and engaging exceptional Emirati talent, while strengthening its community engagement through impactful, community-centred activations across Abu Dhabi, as part of its ambitious Emirati talent strategy. On Saturday, the airline participated in the Mother of the Nation Festival, delivering a series of engaging community experiences designed to connect with diverse segments of society and bring Etihad closer to the community.
Dida recognized as a leading Globalisation Investment Brand by Forbes China
As a leading enterprise in the global travel distribution eco-system, Dida has been ranked in the “High-Value Globalisation Investment Brands 2025” list, part of the Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series, co-published with the LinkedIn Economic Graph. The Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series shines a spotlight on Chinese-origin brands that have achieved robust growth paths and championed cutting-edge innovation on the global stage. The series recognises enterprises that demonstrate exceptional ingenuity, sustainable growth, and impactful global influence as they scale beyond China’s borders.
reclaim makes its debut with luggage delivery service in the US
reclaim, a start-up that offers transportation, logistics, supply chain and storage solutions, is launching the first luggage delivery service in the US at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Starting on January 2nd, reclaim´ will gradually start its luggage delivery service for passengers flying from the world’s busiest commercial aviation hub to any of the 220 domestic and international destinations it serves. The first feature offered will be carry-on luggage delivery from door to the pre security airport lobby. During the first quarter of 2026, the company will add the Remote Luggage Check-in to its product portfolio and will expand its operations to other U.S cities. With these services, reclaim aims to fill a gap in the market as it makes flying easier and hassle-free.
WIZZ AIR ACQUIRES LONDON LUTON AIRPORT SLOTS FROM TUI, LAUNCHING ITS 15TH BASED AIRCRAFT
Wizz Air today announces it has successfully acquired slots from TUI Airways at London Luton Airport. The deal means Wizz Air UK, London’s low-cost airline, will base an additional Airbus A321 neo aircraft to London Luton, bringing the total aircraft based at the airport to 15. As the largest operator at London Luton airport, Wizz Air continues to grow alongside the town, reinforcing its long-term commitment by connecting people, creating jobs, and opening doors to opportunity
Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan Opens in South Korea
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the grand opening of Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, the first Hyatt Place hotel located in Yeonsan, one of Busan’s key business and transportation hubs. This opening marks an important milestone for the Hyatt Place brand, debuting its signature blend of modern comfort, smart functionality, and seamless balance between work and leisure to a growing portfolio of six properties in South Korea. Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan joins Park Hyatt Busan as the second Hyatt property in South Korea’s second-largest city.
Kayan Wellness Festival Returns to Abu Dhabi in February 2026
The Kayan Wellness Festival is set to return to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi, from 6 to 8 February 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling wellness-led travel experiences. Following a widely celebrated debut, the three-day festival will once again transform Fahid Island into a sanctuary of movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection, drawing global thought leaders, practitioners and conscious travellers to the UAE capital. The 2026 edition builds on last year’s momentum with an expanded programme across immersive zones dedicated to the mind, body, heart and soul, alongside the much-anticipated Longevity Hub where science and holistic wellbeing converge.
Frankfurt’s Creative Quarter Welcomes Kennedy 89, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.
Andaz One Bangkok Opens Its Doors in Thailand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Andaz One Bangkok this December 19th, 2025 – a distinctive new lifestyle hotel for curious urban travelers seeking to make the most of the Thai capital. Andaz One Bangkok is part of One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district at the Heart of Bangkok, which comprises workplaces, retail zones, luxury residences, hotels, art and culture, expansive open and green spaces, and a world-class LIVE entertainment arena. It will complement Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach as the second Andaz branded hotel in Thailand.
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection debuts in Africa with the Fairview Hotel Nairobi
Fairview Hotel Nairobi – one of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels – is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, represents the brand’s first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world. Central to Vignette Collection is the balance of individuality and belonging, with each property unique in its identity yet united by the shared vision to offer a more authentic way to travel. Fairview Hotel Nairobi is a rare urban oasis, offering the next generation of thoughtful venturer serenity in the heart of the city.
Triple branded hotel project breaks ground near Universal Studios Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd. Celebrating the agreement at the recent groundbreaking in Konohana-ku, Osaka, the project marks IHG’s first triple-branded hotel development in Japan.