Holiday & Travel

The United Kingdom enters 2026 with a optimistic outlook, as industry experts predict a banner year for British tourism.

As travellers look ahead this year, Riviera Travel is responding directly to what holidaymakers now say matters most: authentic experiences, deeper cultural connection and exploring the places that aren’t already all over their Instagram feed.

Travel agencies in multiple regions report a notable uptick in bookings from solo women travellers, prompting the launch of safety-focused travel services and packages tailored to their needs.

Travelers in 2025 increasingly turned toward emerging destinations, moving away from overcrowded hotspots in search of authenticity, affordability, and unique cultural experiences.

Just over an hour from Sharjah and Dubai, Mleiha National Park welcomes visitors to a new season of immersive desert experiences—spanning premium glamping, astronomy programs, and outdoor adventures—across the Mleiha Glamping site and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre.

The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda concluded 2025 on a record-breaking note, witnessing a massive influx of global travellers during the final weeks of the year.

While the cruise industry races toward 36 million passengers in 2025, forward-thinking destinations are discovering a powerful competitive advantage: strategic training that aligns cruise lines, local stakeholders and frontline staff around shared goals.

Special events, anniversaries and commemorations are expected to draw tourists to Pennsylvania in 2026 and GO Laurel Highlands has released a new destination guide designed to help them explore the popular region.

After a series of legal challenges, Hawaii is set to implement a new green fee for cruise passengers starting January 1, 2026.

For event planners seeking a destination that blends world-class hospitality with authenticity, natural beauty and tranquillity, Oman is fast emerging as the Arabian Peninsula’s hidden gem.

DISNEYLAND PARIS: WORLD OF FROZEN - Opening 29th March 2026, Disneyland Paris unveils an immersive new land, placing guests inside the magic of Arendelle. Extending from the shimmering bay, a brand-new show, A Celebration in Arendelle, unfolds several times a day aboard three majestic Viking longships.

New research from Brightsun Travel has revealed a growing appetite among British holidaymakers for a return to the simpler, more tactile travel experiences of the 1980s, with many saying modern, screen-heavy planning has taken the magic out of going away.

Recently crowned a British Airways Holidays’ “Rising Star” destination, after the operator saw a 31 per cent searches for 2026 holidays to the Caribbean island, St. Kitts offers a blend of laid-back charm and  vibrant adventures — without the crowds.

Universal Studios is one of those destinations that families, couples and solo travellers dream of visiting at least once in a lifetime.

Machu Picchu has been awarded top honours in the Best Vacations 2026 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, one of the most influential tourism rankings in the United States.

FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Trade Fair, taking place from 21 to 25 January at IFEMA MADRID, will highlight the vitality of the UK tourism market and the close relationship it maintains with Spain, a destination to which British travellers give one of the highest ratings in Europe.