Atlantis, The Palm is welcoming the Holy Month with the return of Asateer, its iconic Ramadan tent inspired by heritage, tradition and the spirit of togetherness. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour in partnership with Virtual World Internet

SriLankan Airlines is set to increase its weekly service between Colombo and Melbourne to 10 flights, effective from 2 August 2026, with the addition of three more scheduled flights in response to growing demand and evolving market dynamics. The expansion reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in Australia, recently identified as one of the fastest-growing inbound tourism markets to Sri Lanka, driven by leisure travel and a rising volume of visits by family and friends.

Breaking Travel News reporter Mark Hakansson fulfils a lifelong ambition with a journey to see the Northern Lights abord the legendary Kystruten, the daily coastal postal ship that runs the length of Norway. Find out more here

Mandarin Oriental has been recognised with three top prizes at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. The luxury hotelier won titles for: • World’s Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative 2025 • World’s Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project 2025 • World’s Leading Sustainable Policy Initiative 2025

Scenic Group has revealed it will launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028. One Emerald Star-Ship will join the Emerald Cruises & Tours fleet, while Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will welcome two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships. The new vessels will operate across Europe and Asia, with bookings now open

There are luxury resorts that dazzle on first impression—and then there are the rare few that linger long after you’ve left. Round Hill Hotel and Villas, set on a secluded peninsula just outside Montego Bay, belongs firmly in the latter category. For more than seven decades, this quietly glamorous Jamaican retreat has drawn royalty, creatives, world leaders, and discerning travellers who return not once, but year after year. What makes Round Hill so enduringly special? The answer lies in a singular blend of heritage, discretion, design, and heartfelt hospitality—qualities that have earned it an extraordinary collection of international awards and an almost unparalleled level of guest loyalty.

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, 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.

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, 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 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.

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 […]

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.

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 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, 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.

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® (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.

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.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) will take place in Sarawak, Malaysia at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from August 18 – 20, 2026. The event, generously endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak, hosted by the Sarawak Tourism Board, and supported by the Business Events Sarawak, marks the first time the Association’s signature travel trade exhibition is set to take place in the destination.