Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-01-22

  • The Caribbean Looking Ahead to 2026: Resilience, Regrowth and a Region Reimagined (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 19:25:15)
    Few regions embody resilience like the Caribbean. As 2026 comes into view, the islands are building on a pivotal year of recovery and reinvention, using the lessons of 2025 as a springboard for long-term transformation. Breaking Travel News takes a deep dive into what defined the past year and what it signals for the future.
  • The Caribbean Looks Ahead to 2026: Resilience, Regrowth and a Region Reimagined (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 19:25:03)
    Few regions embody resilience like the Caribbean. As 2026 comes into view, the islands are building on a pivotal year of recovery and reinvention, using the lessons of 2025 as a springboard for long-term transformation. Breaking Travel News takes a deep dive into what defined the past year and what it signals for the future.
  • Pinwheel nominated for The Earthshot Prize (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 15:13:09)
    Pinwheel has today announced that it has been nominated for The 2026 Earthshot Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious environmental awards.
  • WOWist IA Audiovisual,  wins the ‘The AI for Tourism Awards 2026’ organised by FITUR and SEGITTUR (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 14:15:44)
    The awards ceremony took place as part of FITUR Know-How & Export 2026, after 20 AI-based solutions were submitted to the competition. The shortlisted finalists were Data y Gestión de flujos turísticos con IA, Sport4DIS y Fast Innovation Turism.
  • FITUR TechY Marks 20 Years as the Leading Hub for Tourism Innovation (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 14:13:13)
    FITUR TechY brings together business leaders, official representatives and international experts to analyze how AI, sustainability and digital governance are shaping the future of tourism. The event also introduced ITH Lab, an active space designed for hands on interaction with cutting edge innovation developed by leading companies
  • Travel Answers Group and Experience AlUla Announce Exclusive Partnership to Promote AlUla (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 10:56:50)
    Travel Answers Group, a leading provider of independent vacation experiences, is proud to announce the launch of AlUla and other destinations across Saudi Arabia as a new destination within its Middle East portfolio, in exclusive partnership with Experience AlUla, the official destination management and experience arm of the Royal Commission for AlUla.
  • FITUR Woman calls for female talent to be recognized in tourism decision-making (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 09:57:44)
    Participants in the forum, organized by FITUR together with Women Leading Tourism, say that for tourism growth to be sustainable and competitive, it must also be inclusive.One in three new jobs created worldwide in the coming years will be linked to tourism, a sector in which women make up 54% of the workforce.
  • FITUR Sports confirms that the synergy between tourism and sports is key (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 09:56:24)
    The fourth edition of FITUR Sports opened yesterday as part of the International Tourism Fair, running from January 21 to 25, consolidating its position as an international meeting point for sports tourism professionals. Organized by IFEMA MADRID in collaboration with AFYDAD, the section will focus over three days on outdoor sports, competitive sports and sporting events, and Sports Business Travel, with a strong focus on the professional business.
  • International attendance boosts visitor numbers on FITUR 2026’s opening day (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 09:18:57)
    The International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) started its first day with 52,000 professional visitors, 55% of them from overseas.The tourism industry marked the start of FITUR 2026 with a minute’s silence, paying tribute to the victims of the recent railway accident that shocked the country.
  • Oceania Cruises® Reveals Oceania Sonata™ Maiden Season Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:54:47)
    Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027.Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 destinations on voyages ranging from 7 to 16 days.
  • Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:52:53)
    Starwood Hotels, the sustainable hotel management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the pristine shores of Fifth Lake in New York’s Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the mission-driven, nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. With residences projected to be offered for purchase beginning in Summer 2026 and a resort scheduled to open in 2028, the project will combine world-class hospitality, sustainability, and private branded luxury in one of the Hudson Valley’s most stunning natural settings.
  • Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:51:52)
    At a time when travel is no longer defined merely by changing locations but by understanding the soul of the places visited, Marriott International hotels transform Latin America into a living map of flavors, art, history, and traditions. Through a curated selection of properties in Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, and Peru, the company invites travelers to immerse themselves in experiences that foster a deep and meaningful connection with the identity of each destination.
  • Arctic Cruises See Rising Demand Among Affluent Travelers: Key Factors Behind the Shift (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:49:05)
    The edge of the world. It’s got this weird pull, doesn’t it? For a long time, the Arctic was just for the hardcore types. Scientists, explorers, and people who didn’t mind a little frostbite. But everything has changed now. It’s different. We’re seeing more and more affluent travelers heading north. And honestly? It isn’t even about the destination anymore. It’s about the feeling. That deep connection to a world that doesn’t care about your emails or your schedule.
  • Backroads Launches New “Say Yes to Summer” Campaign (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:48:22)
    Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced a new “Say Yes to Summer” campaign to support the peak booking months of January and February for summer travel—and travel throughout the year.
  • ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:44:35)
    Royal Caribbean Group has been named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list, marking a defining moment in the company’s evolution into a global vacation leader.The annual ranking, compiled by Fortune® in partnership with Korn Ferry, surveys executives, directors, and industry analysts to evaluate companies across nine key reputation attributes including innovation, quality of management, products and services, social responsibility, and long-term investment value.
  • Emirates signs agreement with Dubai Investments Park to secure site for new Cabin Crew Village (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:42:45)
    Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park (DIP) to acquire land for a new purpose-built Cabin Crew Village. Representing a multi-billion-dirham investment, the development will feature a mixed-use and residential community designed to accommodate up to 12,000 cabin crew members.
  • Emirates renews naming rights sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:40:47)
    Emirates has renewed its more than two-decade-long partnership as naming sponsor of the Defender of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, extending one of the longest-standing and most iconic sponsorships in international sailing through the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup and all preliminary regattas.
  • What’s New for West Sweden in 2026? (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:38:48)
    Exciting hotel openings, new hiking and biking trails and major cultural moments feature across Gothenburg & West Sweden in 2026 – all with sustainability in mind.The West Sweden tourist board is unveiling a wave of new openings and experiences for 2026, from boutique hotel expansions and picturesque cycling routes to significant cultural anniversaries and intriguing art festivals.
  • Propellic strengthens executive leadership to support next phase of growth in travel marketing (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:36:28)
    Propellic, a category-leading digital and performance marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the travel and tourism industry, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jeff Johnson as Chief Operating Officer and John Matson as Chief Revenue Officer. The additions mark a key milestone as Propellic enters its next phase of growth, enterprise expansion, and product innovation.The leadership appointments underscore Propellic’s focus on scaling operational excellence, strengthening revenue discipline, and expanding the ways it supports travel brands navigating an increasingly complex marketing and distribution landscape.
  • United Airlines Q4 and Full Year EPS Beat Wall Street Expectations (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-22 08:32:07)
    United Airlines (UAL) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and were within guidance. The airline’s diluted earnings per share of $10.20 and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.62 for 2025 rose versus 2024.The company delivered full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%, and adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 7.8%. Total operating revenue for the year grew 3.5% year-over-year to $59.1 billion — the highest in United history. The company generated $8.4 billion of operating cash flow and $2.7 billion in free cash flow1 in 2025, and expects to generate a similar level of free cash flow2 in 2026.