Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-10-19

  • OVER 70% OF TRAVELERS ARE EMBRACING THE “JOY OF MISSING OUT” AS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 08:34:26)
    After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where travelers raced to check off bucket-list destinations and capture every moment for social media, JOMO embraces a slower, more intentional approach.  According to a new survey conducted by YouGov1 on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), over 70% of travelers are moving away from fast-paced sightseeing toward more restorative, meaningful escapes that prioritize personal well-being, flexibility and choice.
  • FIRST LOOK: DINSO RESORT & VILLAS KO CHANG, VIGNETTE COLLECTION BY IHG (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 08:27:07)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 08:25:23)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 08:23:07)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 08:01:48)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 07:53:05)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-19 06:03:07)
    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