Holiday & Travel

A total of 48 hotels and resorts from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have officially joined the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), marking a strategic step that deepens the territory’s integration with the wider Caribbean tourism community.

From new bites and buzzing nightlife to unforgettable experiences and fresh places to stay, Greater Fort Lauderdale has something for locals and visitors alike to dive into this summer.

While some of the most exceptional safaris are shaped by Africa’s wild unpredictability, timing is still key to unlocking the continent’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and the best of its active pursuits.

As the official destination marketing organization for the City of Surrey, British Columbia, ‘Discover Surrey’ is diversifying its focus, continuing to promote and market the destination, while also collaborating with local businesses on the development of eight enhanced destination offerings.

Vista Ostuni, the hotly anticipated new hotel officially opens its doors to guests in July, in the white-washed coastal City of Ostuni, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent Italian hospitality group, Vista.

The annual Southern Island Star Festival will return to Okinawa's Ishigaki Island this summer, welcoming visitors to enjoy a week-long nocturnal celebration of the constellations from the 23rd to the 31st of August 2025.

Ashland Springs Hotel, Southern Oregon's oasis of gentility and elegance, is commemorating its 100-year anniversary with several community celebrations in the coming months.

UK tour operator Cape Verde Experience has announced an exciting expansion to its holiday collection for 2025/26, showcasing the diversity of Cape Verde's islands with its new island-hopping itinerary and authentic hotel additions.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has confirmed that Barbados will host the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) from September 30 to October 3, 2025, at the Hilton Barbados Resort, marking a pivotal gathering for regional tourism leaders and stakeholders.

As modern travellers seek a greater balance between spontaneity and serenity, the concept of short-form luxury travel is rising in popularity.

Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is pleased to announce that bookings are now open for its newest property, Sir Devonshire Square, marking the brand's debut in the UK market.

Riviera Travel has seen a significant 25% increase in bookings for its long-haul escorted tours, as British travellers embrace a 'splurgesaver' mindset by prioritising meaningful, memory-rich travel over expensive short-haul getaways that offer fewer experiences.

As of July 2025, Baja California Sur has implemented a new mandatory tourist tax for international visitors staying in the state for more than 24 hours.

While global tourism is experiencing a strong rebound in 2025, the United States is notably lagging behind, facing a projected loss of up to $29 billion in international visitor spending.

London, 3 July 2025 – Just when the rainbow flag is reluctantly folded away after the Pride Month, the special edition of Isla Bonita Love Festival begins.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group's first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its second Dusit-branded property in the country, complementing the luxury Dusit Thani Maldives. Set to soft open on 27 July 2025, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is located on a pristine natural island just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Malé.