Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-10-22

  • Mindset coach shares five ways to feel more confident on the slopes (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 07:03:00)
    With the 2026/27 ski season approaching and Val d’Isère set to open for winter on 28th November, skiers are being warned that one of the biggest obstacles to enjoying their time on the slopes may have nothing to do with their technical ability.Certified mindset coach Kate Casali is encouraging skiers to add confidence-building to their pre-season preparation, whether they’re heading to the slopes for the first time or returning after a fall, a difficult trip or time away.
  • OUTRIGGER Surin Beach Resort Offers an Intimate Take on Phuket (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 07:00:13)
    In a destination known for expansive beachfront resorts, OUTRIGGER Surin Beach Resort offers a more intimate way to experience Phuket. With just 60 rooms and suites, the surf-inspired resort pairs a smaller-scale setting with private accommodations, personalized service and experiences well suited to couples looking to slow down, reconnect and discover Phuket together.Deluxe Pool Access rooms open directly onto one of two swimming pools, while Plunge Pool Suites pair a private plunge pool with a secluded garden terrace for added privacy. For couples looking for more space to settle in, the two-level Grand Surin Suite separates a spacious living area downstairs from the master bedroom and bath above, creating room to spend time together or retreat to their own space.
  • Lucciola Takes Diners on Culinary Pilgrimage of Italy with New Menu (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:57:43)
    The Hari Hong Kong’s authentic Italian restaurant Lucciola has unveiled a new à la carte menu that journeys from the country’s bucolic northern regions to its sun-drenched southern shores, with a focus on beloved classics crafted with premium, meticulously-sourced ingredients.Provenance takes centre stage, with ingredients from the length and breadth of Italy, ranging from seven-year-aged Acquerello Carnaroli rice from Piedmont and aged Parmigiano Reggiano from Emilia-Romagna to Apulian burrata and Sardinian fregola. The likes of plump Vesuvian Datterino tomatoes, Pantelleria capers, and Amalfi lemons further showcase the bounty of the south.
  • The Plaza Presents: Holidays En Pointe with Repetto (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:51:19)
    Each holiday season, The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel transforms into one of New York City’s most beloved destinations, where generations of guests have gathered to share in the festivities.This year, Repetto, the French Maison renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and heritage in dance, brings its distinctive Parisian spirit to The Plaza. Inspired by The Nutcracker, the two teams unite their creative talents through immersive installations, a seasonal Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court and live ballet performances, offering guests a new way to discover the hotel’s holiday splendor.
  • Vietnam Airlines Strengthens Strategic Partnerships Across the Nordic Region (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:47:20)
    Vietnam Airlines has exchanged memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Danish Industry (DI), marking a further step in strengthening air connectivity and unlocking new business opportunities with Denmark and the wider Nordic region.The MOUs were exchanged at the Vietnam–Denmark Business Forum, held during the state visit to the Kingdom of Denmark by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation.
  • Just You hails success of new online community platform (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:44:38)
    Specialist solo escorted tour operator Just You has revealed that its online travel community platform, Kindred, has attracted almost 7,000 members since launching earlier this year.The platform, which connects solo travellers before, during and after their holidays, sees an average of 500 posts every week, with 800 members accessing it weekly.
  • Scenic Group Marks 40 Years with Global River & Yacht Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:41:15)
    Scenic Group marks its 40th anniversary this October with guest and partner celebrations worldwide, alongside a programme of river and yacht expansion through 2028 and beyond.The milestone comes as the Group prepares to introduce new luxury Scenic and Emerald Cruises river ships in Europe, India and Southeast Asia, expand the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet and debut Scenic Ikon.
  • PARK HYATT PHU QUOC TO OPEN IN DECEMBER 2026, INTRODUCING A VIETNAMESE VILLAGE BY THE SEA (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:37:52)
    Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is expected to open in December 2026 as the first Park Hyatt resort in Vietnam, welcoming guests for the festive season and New Year celebrations. Conceived as a contemporary Vietnamese Village by the Sea, the resort is designed to feel like a private seaside residence, combining Vietnamese character with the comfort of home.Inspired by traditional Vietnamese coastal villages, where several generations live, cook and gather together, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is arranged as a collection of courtyards, shaded pathways and gardens woven with the natural landscape and leading down to the sea. Balancing community with privacy, the resort will have 114 guestrooms and suites, 54 pool villas, and The Manor, an eight-bedroom private residence for multigenerational stays, with personalised itineraries tailored to guests’ preferences.
  • Hemingways Nairobi Becomes Kenya’s First and Only Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:32:48)
    Hemingways Nairobi has joined the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the collection’s first and only member hotel in Kenya. The affiliation places the Hemingways Collection’s all-suite boutique hotel within a curated network of over 450 independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries, strengthening the hotel’s reach among international travelers and specialist luxury travel advisors while preserving its independent character, personalized butler service and warm Kenyan hospitality.
  • W Punta de Mita Announces “Rooted in Celebration” Event Series (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:30:48)
    W Punta de Mita is proud to announce Rooted in Celebration – a new event series designed to immerse and educate guests on some of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions tied to the country’s rich history and culture. The event series will kick-off on October 31 for Día de los Muertos, hosting a four-day celebration on the pristine beaches of Riviera Nayarit, in honor of one of Mexico’s most special, spiritual and culturally-important holidays.
  • KARAN GOKANI BRINGS THE FLAVOURS OF SOUTH ASIA TO THE HALCYON PRIVATE ISLES MALDIVES THIS XMAS (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:26:56)
    This festive season, Karan Gokani, co-founder and Creative Director of renowned London restaurant group Hoppers, joins the culinary team at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives from 16-29 December 2026 for an exclusive residency celebrating the flavours, traditions and stories of India and Sri Lanka, as part of the resort’s inaugural Symphony of the Seas festive programme.Since opening in 2015, Hoppers has become one of London’s most recognised South Asian restaurant brands, securing a Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year. Karan now oversees the group’s food, brand and creative direction, travelling extensively through India, Sri Lanka and beyond in search of the dishes, people and stories that continue to inform his cooking approach.
  • GOLD MEDAL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO IRISH MARKET (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:24:21)
    B2B tour operator Gold Medal is expanding its business into the Republic of Ireland, marking a significant development in the company’s almost 50-year history. The launch will extend the brands expertise, technology, marketing support and dedicated trade support to travel agents across Ireland, while building on the legacy it has already established in the UK.“This is a pivotal moment for us,” said Simon Applebaum, Managing Director at Gold Medal. “For nearly five decades, we have supported travel agents across the UK with specialist knowledge, flexible packaging and award-winning trade support. Extending that partnership to agents throughout Ireland is central to our strategy and reflects our continued commitment to the travel trade.”
  • THE MALDIVES’ MOST EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND EXPERIENCE IS UNVEILED (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:18:22)
    Here Baa Atoll Maldives, the latest ultra-exclusive opening in the Maldives, is delighted to announce the arrival of its second island, Nowhere Private Island. Located in the Baa Atoll, famed for its pristine coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity, the resort features two exclusive residences, designed to be booked as a complete private buyout. The island is also home to a dedicated, spa, fitness centre and cinema room.The boutique resort of .Here is formed of two long sandbanks that have been reimagined as ultraluxury islands; Somewhere and Nowhere. The first island, Somewhere, which opened in December 2025, is home to seven expansive three and four-bedroom residences, each with their own 47-meter swimming pools.
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Celebrates a Decade Above Ordinary with 10 Remarkable Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:14:14)
    Ten years ago, the idea of creating a luxury resort 2,000 metres above sea level, perched on the edge of Oman’s great canyons, may have sounded almost impossible. A decade later, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort continues to offer guests an experience found nowhere else in Oman.To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the hotel invites travellers to journey into the traditions and experiences that have been cultivated over a decade with the “10 Years Above Ordinary” special.
  • Luxury Family Hotels announces official partnership with Tommee Tippee for stress-free family travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-22 06:10:30)
    Luxury Family Hotels, the UK’s leading collection of family-focused hotels, is excited to announce a partnership with Global Parent-care brand Tommee Tippee, extending its thoughtful approach to family travel.Families staying at Fowey Hall in Cornwall, Moonfl eet Manor on the Jurassic Coast, New Park Manor in the New Forest, The Ickworth in Suffolk and Woolley Grange near Bath can now enjoy Tommee Tippee’s range of feeding, sleep, and nursery essentials, specially provided for guest use.