Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-09-20

  • BTN Focus: Ras Al Khaimah builds for growth while betting on nature-led tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 07:52:51)
    Following Arabian Travel Market 2026, Breaking Travel News looks at how Ras Al Khaimah is positioning itself for its next phase of growth: scaling up infrastructure and visitor numbers while keeping nature, mountains and a more intimate luxury proposition at the centre.
  • Regent Reveals Brand-New Dining Venue Solmar Terrace On Board Seven Seas Prestige™ (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:28:40)
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has introduced the latest expression of Epicurean PerfectionTM aboard Seven Seas PrestigeTM, announcing the brand-new daytime dining venue: Solmar Terrace. Regent has also revealed the menu for its new speciality restaurant Azure, alongside enhancements to the beloved Prime 7 menu, further enriching the all-inclusive culinary experience that awaits guests aboard Seven Seas PrestigeTM.
  • nhow Hotels & Resorts Unveils ‘GAME:NXT by nhow’ Across Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:24:45)
    nhow Hotels & Resorts is taking its gaming offering to the next level with the launch of ‘GAME:NXT by nhow’, a new gaming and esports ecosystem designed to bring interactive digital experiences into the hotel stay.Building on the success of its gaming offering at nhow Berlin, the concept combines hospitality with gaming and digital culture, giving guests new ways to connect, play and create during their stay.
  • Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Unveils Gili Lagoon Retreat with Private Island (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:20:12)
    Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury, is delighted to unveil the enhanced Two Bedroom Sunset Villa to Gili Lagoon Retreat, a spacious two-bedroom overwater hideaway offering guests the rare opportunity to combine quintessential Maldivian overwater living with their very own private island and beach, Three Palm Island.Set on the resort’s coveted Jetty 3 – renowned for its spectacular sunsets – the new 369m2 upgraded category retreat villa has been designed as the ultimate Robinson Crusoe-style castaway escape. A newly constructed 65-metre walkway connects the villa directly to Three Palm Island, transforming the secluded islet into a private extension of the villa and allowing guests to move effortlessly between life over the lagoon and days spent with their toes in the sand.
  • Goeun Lee Named Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:17:24)
    Goeun Lee’s appointment as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay marks a double homecoming. Starting 1 September 2026, she returns to Four Seasons and to Indonesia, a country she has known and loved since her school days.Goeun previously spent almost a decade at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, progressing from Learning Manager to Director of Rooms to Director of People & Culture. During her tenure, she helped secure the hotel’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, retained for six consecutive years. She also guided teams through the pandemic, raised engagement to a ten-year high and helped halve staff turnover.
  • The Rhône Valley Named France’s Most Photographed Autumn Wine Region (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:12:16)
    The Rhône Valley has been named France’s most photographed wine region in autumn, according to new data released by photo curation app Popsa - with Bordeaux and Provence following close behind.To uncover the most captured wine regions, Popsa analysed millions of customer photos from 2024 and 2025, using location metadata to identify images taken within French wine regions between September and November. Each region was then assigned a Photo Index Score to reflect the relative volume of photos taken there compared with all others in the dataset.
  • Corendon Airlines unveils new destinations for summer 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:10:55)
    Corendon Airlines announced its summer 2027 flight schedule at its annual Amsterdam business partner Get Together. The schedule, which is now available for booking, includes the launch of new routes to Istanbul and Bulgaria in summer 2027, alongside its previously announced Curaçao service starting in December 2026. Despite challenging market conditions, Corendon Airlines continues to expand its route network while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
  • MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOURS AND RESTORATIVE RITUALS AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MUSCAT (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:09:33)
    Mandarin Oriental, Muscat invites guests to experience the season through a considered selection of dining and wellness experiences that bring together distinctive flavours, thoughtful craftsmanship and restorative rituals. At Essenza, Chef Davide Borin draws inspiration from Sardinia’s rugged coastline and Mediterranean heritage, while weekends take on a more relaxed Spanish character at Essenza Bar. At Sawa Lounge, matcha is reimagined through a collaboration with Casa Cura, while The Spa draws on the natural richness of Oman for a deeply restorative ritual.
  • COX & KINGS LAUNCHES NEW SMALL GROUP TOURS BROCHURE FOR 2027-28 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:06:33)
    Cox & Kings, established in London in 1758, today unveils its new Small Group Tours brochure for 2027-28, marking its most ambitious new product launch since joining Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) in 2019. The new collection introduces 18 new tours across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, Asia and North America, significantly expanding the company’s programme with new destinations, longer regional journeys, specialist-led tours and dedicated departures for solo travellers.
  • Why The Landings Should Be Top of The Family Holiday List This October Half Term and Christmas (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 06:03:13)
    This October half term and festive season, families can trade grey skies and chilly mornings for golden beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters and a holiday where everyone gets to enjoy themselves at The Landings Resort & Spa in St Lucia - with direct flights from the UK making the journey to this Caribbean escape refreshingly straightforward.
  • AAT Kings demonstrates commitment to community impact touring (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 05:58:30)
    Australia and New Zealand specialist, AAT Kings, has shared details of new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences for the 2027/28 season, and revealed that 95% of its tours now feature initiatives from the programme.MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® aims to provide guests with in-depth insight into local communities, cultures and conservation; supporting projects with a positive impact and providing an enriched touring experience.
  • Rail Europe announces leadership transition as it joins Omio Group (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 05:56:32)
    Rail Europe has announced leadership changes following the company’s acquisition by Omio Group, the global leader in multimodal travel.Björn Bender will step down as CEO and Executive Chairman of Rail Europe, effective today, and move on from the company after four years.
  • Cosmos Tours reinforces trade commitment with new Travel Agent training portal (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 05:54:49)
    Cosmos Tours is reinforcing its commitment to its travel agent partners with the launch of a new dedicated training portal, designed to give agents the knowledge, tools and confidence to sell escorted touring to their customers.
  • Blue Lagoon Island Brings Community Together for 41st International Coastal Cleanup (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-20 05:49:38)
    Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment.