Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-01-01

  • The 46th edition of the International Tourism Fair will be held from Jan 21 to 25 at IFEMA MADRID (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 09:47:14)
    Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced a wide-ranging program to showcase before the global tourism market the richness, diversity, and potential of Mexico for international investment.With the support of the Embassy of Mexico in Spain, the agenda of activities that Mexico will feature as Partner Country of FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Fair to be held from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA MADRID, has been unveiled. The announcement, hosted at the Residence of the Diplomatic Representation, was attended by Secretary of Tourism Josefina Rodríguez Zamora; Mexico’s Ambassador to Spain, Quirino Ordaz; Coordinator of the Economic Development Advisory Council, Altagracia Gómez; President of ASETUR, Bernardo Cueto Riestra; and IFEMA MADRID’s Executive Vice President, Daniel Martínez.
  • The Green Horizon: Travel and Tourism Trends for 2026 and Sustainable Journeys (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 09:36:42)
    As 2026 dawns, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a new era—one where adventure meets awareness, and exploration is guided by responsibility. Travelers are no longer just seeking new landscapes; they want to connect deeply with destinations while minimizing their impact on the planet. Welcome to the age of sustainable journeys, where the horizon is greener, the experiences richer, and the footprint lighter.
  • Raffles Bali Introduces “Wings of the Wild” (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 08:06:43)
    Raffles Bali is pleased to introduce Wings of the Wild, a guided nature experience created for resident guests. Set across the resort’s verdant hillsides, coastal edges and flourishing gardens, the programme reflects the resort’s ongoing commitment to preserving culture and nature, while creating inspired and unexpected guest experiences that honour the island’s rich biodiversity.
  • Ras Al Khaimah Sets a New Guinness World Record With a Spectacular New Year’s Celebration (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 07:59:59)
    The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah rang in 2026 with a spectacular 15-minute drones and fireworks display that set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones’.The highlight of the celebration was an awe-inspiring drone performance that transformed the night sky into a living canvas. At the heart of this display was the record-breaking Phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal, optimism, and rebirth, echoing Ras Al Khaimah’s own transformation and ambition to continuously reimagine its future. This display was brought to life by 2,300 drones, including 1,000 state-of-the-art pyro drones that ignited the Phoenix wings in a dramatic blaze of light as it soared above Ras Al Khaimah’s waterfront. The spectacle continued with another striking drone formation named ‘The Welcome’ – a human form rising from the sea with open arms, embodying the emirate’s spirit of warmth, openness, and hospitality.
  • Hotel Collection and Museum of Ice Cream Launch Whimsical New Product Collaboration (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 07:57:55)
    Hotel Collection announces a collaboration with Museum of Ice Cream – a partnership where clouds meet couture. The brands are introducing an exclusive line of home fragrance products designed to spark delight, imagination and sensory indulgence. Made possible with the creative design and management support of Bella Ohm, this partnership blends Hotel Collection’s elevated scenting technology with Museum of Ice Cream’s extraordinary world of sweetness and joy.
  • New Taipei’s 2026 Cross-River Fireworks Show Dazzles (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-01 07:33:49)
    New Taipei City welcomed the coming of 2026 with its flagship New Year’s Eve event, Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks, was held along the Tamsui River with dual main stages in Tamsui and Bali on the two sides of the river. Combining large-scale outdoor concerts with a spectacular cross-river fireworks display, the event attracted an estimated 90K visitors on December 31, marking one of Taiwan’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations.