Holiday & Travel

The European Commission’s EU Tourism Platform is a groundbreaking initiative designed to accelerate the tourism sector’s transition to sustainability, digital innovation and resilience.

Minimal Impact Expeditions introduces a new standard of sustainable polar travel for 2026, designed for travellers who seek rare, meaningful experiences in pristine, remote environments.

Luxury Scotland, the leading collection of exceptional Scottish hospitality experiences, has announced the addition of two new members to its carefully curated portfolio: Ardbeg House, the reimagined Islay retreat shaped by whisky heritage and island culture, and jetlogic, Scotland's leading private aviation specialist, delivering bespoke jet and helicopter charter services worldwide.

Covering 200 square miles across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, the National Forest is one of the most ambitious landscape transformation projects in the country.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) and their 25 member destinations have been closely monitoring geopolitical developments in Venezuela and addressing disruptions experienced by travellers due to the temporary closure of airspace during the past weekend.

With its decades-long commitment to ambitious policies to combat climate change and protect the planet's natural resources, Costa Rica has long punched above its weight as a global green pioneer.

From warm Indian Ocean swells to the Atlantic's rolling breaks, Ocean Fever, part of Pure One, is excited to showcase its signature ‘Learn to Surf’ holiday experiences across four iconic surf destinations: the Maldives, Morocco's Essaouira, Portugal's Lagos, and Sri Lanka's Hikkaduwa.

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.