Holiday & Travel

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, one of the world’s foremost authorities on tourism and sustainable development, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Hilton Barbados Resort.

Martinique has posted a nearly 11% jump in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, up from about 421,000 the previous year to more than 465,000 embarking and disembarking passengers across over 200 ship calls — a clear sign of the island’s rising appeal as both a homeport and transit destination.

The Ryder Cup 2031 will be held for the first time in Catalonia, at the prestigious Camiral, a Quinta do Lago Resort, located in the Costa Brava, just one hour from Barcelona.

As part of the initiative, FlixBus has unveiled a custom-branded coach which showcases the rich and colourful tourism landscape of Rajasthan.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveils its newly refurbished One-Bedroom Villas and Family Villas, revealing a renewed expression of luxury beachfront living in central Vietnam.

The global tourism industry is being urged to embrace cultural competency as a business imperative. Industry experts caution that destinations and companies could be leaving money on the table and risking their reputation by failing to connect with guests on a deeper level — one that goes beyond language to truly understand the culture behind it.

Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, has called on U.S. officials to streamline entry processes for foreign visitors, citing a 3.8% drop in international arrivals year-over-year, with July down by 5.1%.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is hosting its 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Barbados, gathering leaders to reimagine the region’s tourism future.

SET-JET 25 – the first-ever World Screen Tourism Summit - has unveiled a sneak-peek at its two-day conference programme.

Florida is experiencing a robust domestic tourism rebound, welcoming 34.4 million visitors in Q2 2025 — over 91% from within the U.S.

Visit Detroit honoured greatness in hospitality and service by hosting the 29th Annual Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards on Thursday evening.

Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat where northern Thai traditions meet a strong commitment to sustainability, set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai.

The five-star line behind Halong Bay’s most remarkable cruise experiences, Ambassador Cruise, has clinched two national records due to ‘Ambassador Cruise II’ vessel’s huge capacity and compelling entertainment set-up.

Sconser Scallops - Nestled in the dramatic landscapes of the Isle of Skye, where ancient mountains meet pristine waters, lies a remarkable story of innovation, dedication, and culinary excellence.

The Jamaica Tourist Board has unveiled a new eco-tourism certification program aimed at promoting sustainable travel practices across the island.

On October 25th, Japan's subtropical southern islands will play host to Karate Day, an annual event showcasing the specialist martial art to locals and visitors alike in the prefectural capital Naha.