Holiday & Travel

As the Olympic flame flickered to life this February, it didn’t just signal the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics; it ignited a tourism boom that is reshaping the Italian economy.

VisitEngland has just launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition with voting open to the public.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) has selected Guyana to host its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in October 2026 — marking the first time the country will stage the conference since its inception.

Blue Lagoon Island, the iconic private island destination just minutes from Nassau, will be opening a newly renovated and expanded Adults-Only Beach designed with sustainability at its core.

Nestled along the pristine shores of Central Vietnam, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai sets the stage for Valentine's Day with a selection of shared, intimate experiences. February unfolds as a season of pure romance, marked by tables for two, restorative rituals and magical in-villa moments framed by ocean vistas and tropical gardens.

As the UK’s darker winter months drag on, many Brits are feeling the effects of low daylight, cold weather and post-New Year fatigue.

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have announced the launch of its FCCA Leadership Series, a new platform dedicated to showcasing senior leaders who are shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.

From internationally renowned festivals to an award-winning food and drink scene, the elegant Regency town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire has a lot to discover in 2026.

Nestled among jungle canopies, winding rivers, and time-honoured traditions, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle marks its 20th anniversary as one of Southeast Asia's most iconic luxury destinations.

In accolades by leading global institutions throughout 2025, both Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som have been celebrated for their unique approach to wellness, commitment to excellence and heartfelt care, constantly delivering beyond expectations.

The U.S. Department of State maintained its Level 2 Travel Advisory for Jamaica, emphasizing that while tourists should "exercise increased caution," the island remains open and functional for the 2026 winter season.

Combine the spirit, colours and contrasts of India on two very different new rail adventures from Distant Journeys for 2026.

This February, Lough Eske Castle, Donegal's only five-star castle hotel, invites couples to escape into a world of timeless romance with the launch of its Month of Romance offer, available throughout February leading up to Valentine's Day and beyond.

Muriel Wiltord, Director of the Americas for the Martinique Tourism Authority, delivered a powerful and heartfelt message of Caribbean solidarity at the New York Travel & Adventure Show on Saturday, as she rallied the region’s shared strength and future.

The traditional playbook for destination marketing is no longer effective, leaving many destination marketing organisations (DMOs) facing an existential crisis as they struggle to capture the attention of the modern traveller.

This is the moment that P&O Cruises two newest – and biggest – ships Arvia and Iona arrived together in the Caribbean in a spectacular moment for the island of St. Maarten.