Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-03-13

  • Sandals Royal Curaçao Invites Guests to Experience “Vacation Goals” (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 07:09:48)
    As Curaçao makes history as the smallest country ever to qualify for the world’s biggest soccer tournament, Sandals Royal Curaçao is launching Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition, a limited-time summer program channeling the island’s excitement and global spotlight into a celebratory guest experience. Blending spirited on-resort festivities with immersive cultural exploration, the all-inclusive resort invites travelers to embrace the excitement of the game alongside the unmistakable flair of the Dutch Caribbean.
  • SEABOURN INTRODUCES THE DENALI EXPERIENCE, EXTENDING ALASKA VOYAGES INTO DENALI NATIONAL PARK (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:51:00)
    Seabourn, the leader in luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled “The Denali Experience” for 2027 and 2028, an optional pre-cruise Seabourn Journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska into the storied interior of The Great Land.
  • Brazilian airline announces direct flights between Rio and Orlando (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:47:47)
    GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s most on-time airline, has announced new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This operation will be conducted by an Airbus A330, a twin-aisle aircraft accommodating nearly 300 passengers. Tickets will be available soon through GOL’s official website.
  • Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:44:10)
    Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Laos and the debut of The Luxury Collection in both countries.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils a New Winter 2027–2028 Season of Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:42:57)
    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand’s global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.
  • OMNAM GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE LAKE COMO EDITION (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:37:09)
    Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, Omnam Group, announces the opening of The Lake Como EDITION; a highly anticipated luxury hotel property set on the western shores of Lake Como, Italy. Acquired in late 2021, by Bain Capital and Omnam under a fund managed by Kryalos SGR and operating under Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels brand, the hotel represents a carefully executed redevelopment of the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior. The project reflects Omnam’s distinctive approach to value creation: identifying architecturally significant assets in prime destinations and transforming them into globally relevant hospitality experiences through strategic brand partnerships, meticulous design, and disciplined project execution.
  • “Hundreds of airports may need to replace their Safety Management Systems in 2026”, says OneReg CEO (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:35:28)
    Airports across Europe and beyond are quietly entering the market for new Safety Management Systems, with several operators signalling that their existing platforms are reaching end‑of‑life or no longer meeting modern operational and cybersecurity expectations.While the data is emerging, OneReg says the pattern is becoming increasingly visible through tenders, RFPs, and conversations with airport safety teams. Based on what airports are telling OneReg directly, dozens – and potentially hundreds – of operators may find themselves needing to transition to new Safety Management Systems in 2026.
  • IN SEARCH OF LEPUS THE HARE WITH ASTRONOMER TOM KERSS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:31:14)
    This Easter, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands welcomes award-winning astronomer Tom Kerss as part of its 2026 Masters of Crafts program. Taking a break from hunting auroras across the northern hemisphere, the master of the skies travels south in search of the original Easter bunny: Lepus the Hare. From the Maldives’ unique vantage point – offering views of both northern and southern constellations - Tom Kerss will guide guests across the galaxies, uncovering lesser-known constellations and the legendary stories behind them. 
  • The Wolseley Hotels to Launch with Flagship Property in New York (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:30:47)
    The Wolseley Hotels today announces its global launch, with its inaugural property set to open in New York City in early 2027.Located steps from Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, The Wolseley Hotel New York will mark the brand’s first hotel worldwide and establish New York as the flagship destination for The Wolseley Hotels. The opening will also introduce The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States for the first time, bringing one of London’s most celebrated dining institutions to an international stage.
  • eviivo releases new Owner Management feature to reduce reporting time for property managers (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:28:03)
    eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for hospitality businesses, has announced a major new release of its Owner Management functionality that significantly reduces the time property management companies (PMCs) spend producing financial statements,  one of the most manual, error-prone, and time-consuming tasks in property operations.
  • Multi Layered Holidays Take Centre Stage as Kuoni Reveals 2026 Travel Trends (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:26:08)
    British holidaymakers are planning more ambitious and multi‑layered trips in 2026, according to Kuoni’s new Travel Reimagined report. Based on the company’s latest booking data, three major shifts are shaping how people travel this year: a sharp rise in multi‑centre journeys, increased demand for shoulder‑season travel, and a growing focus on intentional rest woven into longer itineraries.
  • Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:25:29)
    Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Eldir, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The Viking Eldir was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Eldir joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
  • Quito Airport brought together international experts to discuss the development of airport cities (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-13 06:22:31)
    Strengthening coordination among airport operators, authorities, airlines and the private sector is key to promoting the development of airport cities capable of generating investment, employment and productive linkages. This was one of the main conclusions reached during ACI Airport Day Quito, an international event that brought together experts from Europe, the Middle East and Latin America in Ecuador’s capital to discuss the role of airports in the competitiveness and urban planning of cities.