Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-12-31

  • Bayside Burger Co. Drops Anchor at Yas Bay with Retro Vibes and Seriously Good Burgers (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 07:11:28)
    A fresh wave of flavour and fun hits the capital with the opening of Bayside Burger Co., the new waterside hotspot bringing easy-going beach culture, retro vibes, and seriously juicy burgers to Yas Bay.Overlooking Yas Beach, Bayside is where the everyday turns remarkable. With space for 81 guests - 31 indoors and 50 on the waterfront terrace - the venue combines vibrant retro-inspired interiors with a modern design edge and easy-breezy vibes. Think sunshine-yellow accents, playful details, a neon glow, and just the right amount of good chaos.
  • Happy New Year to all our readers. (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 07:01:11)
    As the year comes to a close, 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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:56:25)
    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.
  • Emirates flags busy week of travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:53:20)
    Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel peak in the first week of January, with high numbers of departures and arrivals expected from 2 – 5 Jan. Emirates strongly recommends that customers arrive to the airport 4 hours ahead of departure, preparing for the likelihood of additional traffic on the way to the airport, busier carparks, and a bustling airport.
  • Saudi Post | SPL and Riyadh Air Celebrate a National Milestone with a Commemorative Stamp (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:50:30)
    The Saudi Post Corporation | SPL, in collaboration with Riyadh Air, has issued a set of commemorative stamps with a denomination of 3 riyals to mark the launch of its first inaugural flights on 26 October 2025. This coincides with the start of its preparatory operational phase, “The Pathway to Perfect.”
  • Four Seasons Mumbai Unveils a 10,000-Square-Foot Ballroom in the Heart of the City (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:48:34)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:45:37)
    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.
  • Ontario International Airport’s ONT+ Visitor Pass Program nears 100,000 users (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:44:44)
    Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to surpass 100,000 registered users – a significant achievement that underscores both the program’s popularity and ONT’s leadership in reimagining the airport experience.
  • Myrtle Beach Offers Winter Getaways with Exceptional Value (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:42:08)
    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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:38:25)
    “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 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:37:41)
    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.
  • AFTER CHRISTMAS, THE NEXT GIFT IS TO TRAVEL WITH TAP AIR PORTUGAL (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-31 06:33:34)
    TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the end of the year with a mega campaign for all of the airline’s destinations, offering special fares for those who want to start 2026 by discovering new destinations or revisiting their favourites.