Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-10-18

  • Breaking Travel News announces biggest-ever presence at WTM London 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 07:11:17)
    Breaking Travel News will deliver its most extensive WTM London coverage to date, with roving editorial teams reporting from the show floor, filming interviews and covering the news as it happens. As an official media partner, Breaking Travel News will be at WTM London from 3–5 November 2026 at Excel London, bringing readers the announcements, insights and people shaping the global travel industry.
  • Europe’s winners celebrated at first World Travel Awards Ceremony in Montenegro (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:28:11)
    The very best in European travel and tourism have been named at the 20th anniversary edition of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, hosted at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, Montenegro, on 17 October 2026. The red carpet evening marked the first World Travel Awards event in its 33-year history to be held in Montenegro.Leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the continent gathered on the shores of Kotor Bay, widely celebrated as the jewel in the crown of Montenegrin tourism, to celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories. Turkish Airlines took the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Airline’ while Athens claimed ‘Europe’s Leading City Break Destination’.
  • Palladium Hotel Group Highlights Growing Value of   U.S. Traveler Across its Global Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:19:12)
    Palladium Hotel Group, the Spanish hotel company with more than 50 years of hospitality experience, is reporting continued growth in the value of the U.S. market across its international portfolio as it enters the final months of 2026. The United States is the group’s leading source market in the Americas, its third largest in Europe and its second largest in Spain.The company operates more than 40 hotels and 13,000 rooms across nine countries, with brands spanning luxury, lifestyle, urban and resort hospitality. Its portfolio includes TRS Hotels, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, Palladium Hotels, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, The Unexpected Hotels, Only YOU Hotels, BLESS Collection Hotels and Hard Rock Hotels under license.
  • Norway takes on the Alps with major push for British skiers (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:15:53)
    Norway is stepping up its efforts to attract British skiers this winter. A new campaign will showcase Norway as an alternative to the Alps, with reliable snow, uncrowded slopes and a unique Scandinavian experience. New and increased flights will make the journey easier, too.Norway Home of Skiing, Alpinco, Avinor and Norwegian Air Shuttle are joining forces to grow British guest-nights in Norway with support from UK ski operators including Ski Safari, Ski Solutions and Crystal Ski.
  • EUROPE’S DARKER SIDE STARTS AT THE TRAIN STATION (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:12:45)
    Halloween in Europe does not have to mean flying to one of the usual capitals. Some of the most atmospheric — and unsettling — stories are found in smaller historic cities and towns, where medieval streets, old legends and genuinely macabre landmarks are still part of the landscape.
  • NOW OPEN: THIS TIME TOMORROW UNVEILS A NEW ROOFTOP POOL AT RIAD DAR AL DALL IN HEART OF MARRAKECH (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:09:24)
    Dar Al Dall, This Time Tomorrow’s luxury, boutique riad hotel in Marrakech, has today unveiled a new 10-metre outdoor swimming pool on its private multi-level rooftop terrace.Exclusively for the use of hotel guests and open daily from 10am-8pm, the pool, designed in partnership with Marrakech architectural studio Trab Design, offers a tranquil place to swim, cool off and unwind above the city. A generous size for a rooftop pool in the heart of the city, guests can also make use of the inviting lounging and dining spaces that surround it, while enjoying sweeping views looking out towards Morocco’s famed Atlas Mountains.Sitting harmoniously within the rooftop’s existing design, the pool is lined with traditional zellige tiles that complement the warm clay and terracotta tones of the surrounding terrace. Grey beneath the surface, the tiles take on a delicate blue tone when viewed through the water.
  • RENAISSANCE HOTELS REIMAGINES EVENINGS ACROSS ASIA PACIFIC (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:04:24)
    Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands is set to unveil a reimagined chapter of Evenings at Renaissance across Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), introducing a new collection of beverage rituals inspired by local ingredients, cultural traditions and creative collaborations. Developed with award-winning Indonesian bartender Demitria “Demi” Dana Paramita, the collection transforms familiar flavors and traditions into distinctive expressions of each destination’s character.
  • Green SM and Elife Partner to Advance Green Mobility for International Travelers (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 06:03:25)
    Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated travel and green mobility solutions for international travelers. The agreement marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to building partnerships with reputable partners to deliver high-quality experiences to users worldwide.
  • HOLAFLY LAUNCHES ‘ULTRA’: THE WORLD’S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE eSIM PLAN (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:34:21)
    Holafly, the global leader in eSIM’s for travellers, offering coverage in over 200 destinations, has launched Ultra: a first-of-its-kind subscription plan that pairs unlimited global mobile data with 24/7 health, medical and travel protection.Designed as a complete virtual travel companion for modern digital nomads, students abroad, and long-stay travellers, Ultra goes beyond standard cellular connectivity to deliver total peace of mind in a single subscription.
  • A Handmade Christmas: Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne Unveils Its 2026 Festive Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:32:22)
    High above Lake Lucerne, Bürgenstock Resort welcomes the festive season with A Handmade Christmas – a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and connection. Shining a spotlight on local artisans and the resort’s own talents, the campaign brings together hand-finished decorations, festive masterclasses and thoughtful gifts, creating meaningful encounters and moments that bring people together.In a world that moves ever faster and feels increasingly digital, A Handmade Christmas celebrates the value of things made slowly, thoughtfully and by hand. From the Christmas tree taking centre stage in the lobby to wreath-making, pottery and painting workshops, festive feasts and considered gifting, the 2026 programme is shaped around experiences that feel personal, memorable and made to be shared.
  • Spring Hotels Group encourages guests to ‘maxx’ their Tenerife holiday with this savvy UP!grade (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:32:14)
    With the current ‘maxxing’ trend seeing savvy Brits looking to optimise everything from their wellness routines to their getaways, holidaymakers can - quite literally - UP!grade their next Tenerife holiday by booking one of Spring Hotels’ premium UP! rooms, unlocking access to the group’s exclusive, adults-only UP! rooftop terraces and a host of additional benefits.
  • Disney Imagination Unveiled as Name for Japan’s Inaugural Disney Cruise Ship (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:23:25)
    Oriental Land Co., Ltd. and ORIENTAL LAND CRUISE Co., Ltd. announced that the name of its new Disney cruise ship, to commence operations for the first time in Japan with Tokyo International Cruise Terminal as its primary homeport, has been determined as Disney Imagination.
  • InteleTravel Acquires Group AI Startup 40Hammocks, to Relaunch as Groupr (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:17:04)
    InteleTravel, through its parent, INTRAVEL, has announced the acquisition of 40Hammocks, one of the few group travel automation solutions.40Hammocks helps groups of 10 or more rooms secure pre-negotiated rates at hotels, manage custom booking links, track room blocks, secure event space and deliver guest perks, primarily serving destination weddings and group events. INTRAVEL will develop and relaunch the innovative AI-driven technology as Groupr, extending its capabilities into more automated sourcing, contracting and guest management for the smaller-group market.
  • Celebrate the Magic of Christmas and New Year at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-18 05:06:04)
    Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach invites travelers to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive season filled with joyful moments, delicious dining and unforgettable experiences. Set along the shores of Tri-Trang Beach, the resort offers a tropical setting for families, couples and friends to come together and welcome Christmas and the New Year in Phuket.