Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-03-15

  • TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR SECOND ANNUAL PUERTO RICO WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 09:03:44)
    Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The four-day culinary and cultural celebration returns April 23 through 26, 2026, at San Juan’s La Concha Resort and celebrated destinations around the island, featuring acclaimed and award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, wineries, sommeliers and mixologists.“We are excited to return for a second year after an incredibly warm and welcoming reception to our inaugural event,” said festival founder Robert Weakley. “This year, we are proud to introduce a lineup of local, regional, and international talent who represent the very best of the culinary and hospitality industries.”
  • Orlando World Center Marriott Unveils Redesigned Grand Ballroom and Renovated Meeting Spaces (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 09:02:26)
    Orlando World Center Marriott, the world’s largest Marriott property, completed a comprehensive renovation of its Grand Ballroom, featuring updated design elements and enhanced functionality for event planners and attendees.The redesigned Grand Ballroom spans more than 36,000 square feet and offers 14 configurable spaces, providing flexibility for events. The renovation includes new carpet, wall coverings, airwalls coverings, entry doors, trim and contemporary chandeliers, along with upgraded lighting and sound systems.
  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day—From the Island That Goes Beyond (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:59:44)
    St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s moment to shine on the world stage, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than across the island itself. St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin remains one of the world’s great cultural celebrations—a vibrant week of music, dance, spectacle, and community culminating in the iconic March 17 parade through the capital’s historic streets. But the festivities extend far beyond Dublin. Cities and towns including Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford, Cork, and many others host parades, concerts, and cultural events, creating a nationwide celebration that welcomes visitors from around the world.
  • Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:56:47)
    Walt Disney World Resort is sharing additional details and opening dates for new and refreshed attractions, stage shows and limited-time entertainment coming this summer, along with special ticket and hotel offers to help families save and visit in ways that make sense for them. This is all taking place during the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, running May 26 through Sept. 8.
  • Global Association for the Attractions Industry postpones IAAPA Expo Middle East (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:54:45)
    IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced postponing IAAPA Expo Middle East to next year, following a meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors to review the latest developments in the Middle East region.The Association confirmed that the Expo will now take place from 12 to 15 April 2027, underscoring that the safety and well-being of its members, exhibitors, visitors, partners, and all stakeholders remain its highest priority.
  • Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Becomes the World’s Longest Linear Arboretum (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:52:28)
    The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum stands as the world’s longest linear arboretum, marking a global milestone in urban greening, ecological restoration and sustainable redevelopment. The 12.44-mile botanical collection is redefining how cities integrate nature, infrastructure and public space. As new sections of the Atlanta Beltline open, the arboretum continues to grow, reaching 16.7 miles of trail by summer 2026 and progressing toward completion of the full 22-mile loop by 2030.
  • CELEBRITY CRUISES IS REDEFINING RIVER TRAVEL (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:47:39)
    Celebrity River Cruises unveiled a new standard for river travel today with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide. Local insiders lead the Storyteller Series and Skillmaster Series, while the Keys to the City Series gives guests the tech-driven power to explore on their own with insights curated to their unique interests and passions. Available once per sailing, the Celebrity Takeover Series delivers one-of-a-kind, bespoke experiences.