Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the debut of three new ships in 2028: the S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara, and the Mekong Mystique, bringing the brand’s total fleet size to 22. The added vessels further elevate Uniworld’s signature boutique river cruise experience across the Danube, Rhine and Mekong rivers, each drawing inspiration from the art, history and culture of the region it sails in. The announcement builds on the momentum of the brand’s recent fleet expansion, with four new ships joining the Uniworld fleet in 2027.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:52:07 +0000

A leading travel specialist for 18-30’s has undergone a major rebrand and name change, reflecting changing youth travel trends. Founded in 2011, Gap 360 is now Adventure360. The new brand reflects the company’s evolution beyond the traditional gap year market, positioning it to inspire and support a wider audience of young people looking to travel, work and volunteer abroad.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:46:54 +0000

This summer and fall, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission invites travellers to embrace the destination’s Unrushed Season, a more relaxed time of year when fewer crowds, greater availability and seasonal offerings make it a great time to experience the British Virgin Islands at a slower pace.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0000

Natural Selection’s Hoanib Elephant Camp opened in May within Namibia’s remote Kaokoland, offering travelers access to one of Africa’s last truly wild places. Located in the country’s remote northwest, this rugged landscape is shaped by ancient river systems that flow only during seasonal rains. For much of the year, these dry riverbeds cut through towering mountains and expansive desert plains. It is one of the driest environments on Earth, yet life continues to thrive against all odds.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:28:59 +0000

Fresh off Spain’s World Cup victory, Madrid is heading into the rest of summer with even more energy than usual. The city’s vibrant plazas, late-night terraces, world-class dining and packed cultural calendar already make it an ideal seasonal escape. For those planning a summer trip, Rosewood Villa Magna offers the perfect home base to explore the capital city in the heart of the Salamanca neighborhood, placing guests within easy reach of the most exciting attractions.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:24:19 +0000

Following it’s much-anticipated opening on Bodrum’s serene northern peninsula, OKU Bodrum is bringing the brand’s signature blend of laidback luxury, immersive wellness and design-led hospitality to Türkiye’s coveted Aegean coast. Set on a secluded beachfront with just 58 rooms and suites, this adults-only retreat invites GCC residents to slow down while discovering the region through exciting coastal adventures. Here are seven reasons why OKU Bodrum deserves a spot on every luxury traveller’s radar this summer.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:02:38 +0000

River cruise line VIVA Cruises has confirmed the programming for its ‘Winter Magic with André Rieu’ voyages. The six-night cruises on the 80-guest VIVA RUBY will now include the chance to attend a Christmas concert by the acclaimed violinist and conductor. Departing from Düsseldorf and calling at Venlo, Roermond, Maastricht and Nijmegen, departures are available on December 9 and 15, 2026, and December 15, 2027. Prices start from £1,550pp
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:59:53 +0000

Visit Florida Keys & Key West has launched Keys Season, a new promotion featuring exclusive offers from Key Largo to Key West that’s designed to encourage travellers to explore the archipelago outside of peak season when there’s the chance to see its more relaxed side.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:58:54 +0000

As part of the preparations for the launch of ITB Americas, taking place 10–12 November in Guadalajara, Mexico, Messe Berlin Americas builds on its relationship with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global organization representing the private Travel & Tourism sector.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:56:18 +0000

A survey of more than 850 cruise customers has revealed the lifestyle purchases they would forego in exchange for a luxury holiday at sea. Research by cruise.co.uk shows that 25% would be willing to sacrifice an upscale purchase, such as a designer handbag or watch, while 17% would go without multiple short breaks.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:55:47 +0000

Maryland is stepping confidently onto the international stage this winter as British Airways strengthens its commitment to the state by introducing a daily London Heathrow to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) service from October 2026. Complementing the airline’s existing daily summer schedule, the enhanced service provides year-round daily connectivity between the UK and Maryland for the first time, making it easier than ever for British travellers to discover the state’s rich history, vibrant cities and Chesapeake Bay coastline.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:51:09 +0000

Ferran Torres, scorer of the winning goal against Argentina, was born in Valencia’s orchard region and developed as a player at the Valencia CF Academy Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 final in New York on Sunday 19 July. Ferran Torres became the hero of the night, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time to secure the historic win
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:50:43 +0000

Known worldwide for its dramatic karst landscapes, Guilin has long been one of southern China’s most iconic travel destinations. As travelers increasingly seek deeper connections with local communities, rural Guilin offers a different way to experience the countryside. Here, visitors are not simply observers of the landscape — they become part of it, walking through rice terraces, cycling along rivers, tasting local cuisine, and discovering traditions that have evolved alongside nature for generations.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:47:10 +0000

Princess Cruises has launched ‘Set Sail. Spend on Us.,’ limited time offer giving guests up to $600 onboard spend per stateroom and a £99pp low deposit on over 1,400 2027 and 2028 itineraries. Available to book until 31 August 2026, the offer spans selected itineraries across Princess Cruises’ global programme, helping guests plan future holidays with added value, greater flexibility and more ways to personalise their time on board.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:43:43 +0000

Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line’s Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line’s award-winning entertainment lineup with fresh productions and iconic collaborations. The four original shows were created exclusively for Holland America Line in partnership with RWS Global, the world leader in live moments across entertainment and sports. The most anticipated debut is a new rock show created by RWS Global in collaboration with Rolling Stone: “Holland America Line and Rolling Stone Present, All Access: The Songs That Shaped Us.”
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:38:38 +0000

Global guided holiday company Trafalgar announces the launch of Trafalgar Trailblazers, a new agent advocacy program that gives select travel agents exclusive early access to new Trafalgar itineraries before their first public departures. Designed to enhance collaboration with the agent community, the programme invites participants to experience new travel styles ahead of guest launch and share insights that help Trafalgar refine the guest experience, while equipping agents with the knowledge and confidence to inspire and guide their clients
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:36:04 +0000

Recognising that the last thing travellers want after landing from a long flight is to spend time catching a shuttle bus and queuing for their rental vehicle, leading Irish rental provider, Europcar, has launched a new fast-track service at Dublin Airport. Available as an optional upgrade, the new Europcar Express service enables priority in-terminal pick-up allowing customers to simply collect their keys and get on the road without delay.
at Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:33:32 +0000

The hotel unveils the most elevated expression of their bespoke Beyond the Sun experience. An ultra-private Royal Suite experience shaped entirely around the guest, with a dedicated personal ambassador curating bespoke moments in real time.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:48:01 +0000

Visitors strolling through the bustling streets of major Asian hubs-Tokyo, Busan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur-may have recently spotted a familiar face. Yeh Shu-hua, the popular Taoyuan native and member of the global K-pop girl group i-dle, is taking center stage as Taoyuan’s official Tourism Ambassador. Starring in a dynamic new international promotional campaign, Shu-hua is inviting travelers worldwide to discover her hometown. Far more than just Taiwan’s primary international gateway, Taoyuan boasts seamless transportation, an abundance of natural landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and world-renowned local cuisine.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:58:50 +0000

A new network of ‘Accessibility Champions’ is being created across Glasgow’s hotels to help welcome para-athletes and spectators at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The pilot programme, led by VisitScotland in partnership with Access and Inclusion UK, is supporting a group of hotels across the city to strengthen their accessibility provision, improve access information and enhance customer service ahead of the event – which kicks off tomorrow [THURS].  The initiative will help to embed accessibility best practice and create a lasting legacy for the city, with the opportunity to extend the programme to other businesses.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:55:32 +0000

S Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality group known for its wellness-minded approach to leisure, has announced the launch of SunRay Social & Swim Club. This new concept blends social connection, all-day dining and drinks, and vibrant poolside and beachfront experiences into a fresh new offering for guests. The concept will debut with a soft launch on August 1 at SAii Koh Samui Villas, the brand’s adult-only retreat, where SunRay will be exclusively available to adult guests, offering the ideal setting for meaningful connections and quality time together.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:14:05 +0000

As The Hari prepares to make its Singapore debut, Harilela Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Andreas Kraemer as General Manager to lead the opening of The Hari Singapore and establish the hotel as one of the city’s distinctive lifestyle destinations.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:09:11 +0000

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Vietnam Airlines announced plans to add 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet through arrangements with three of the world’s leading aircraft lessors. Deliveries are expected in 2028. The fleet expansion comprises ten aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, four from Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, and five from Phoenix Aviation Capital managed by AIP Capital.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:02:35 +0000

voco Bonnington Dubai is inviting guests to press pause with a new 36-hour staycation offer, built for travellers who want more than a rushed overnight stay. Rather than checking in for a single night and rushing out the next morning, guests can check in from 9am and check out at 9pm the following day, unlocking a full day and a half at the hotel for the price of one night.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:35:48 +0000

Global travel risk intelligence company, Riskline, has announced a new partnership with Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform. This collaboration is designed to equip travellers with timely, relevant information about potential risks and events that may impact their journeys while planning and/or in destination.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:34:40 +0000

PGA TOUR Champions will make its debut in Portugal this summer with the launch of the Portugal Invitational, a new $3 million tournament that will be played at The Els Club Vilamoura from 31 July to 2 August 2026. Announced as part of a new five-year partnership between PGA TOUR Champions, Arrow Global Group, Turismo de Portugal and Turismo do Algarve, the event will become the first individual stroke play tournament organised by the PGA TOUR in Portugal.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:23:35 +0000

Korean Air has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration, becoming the first Korean airline to join the global initiative to counter illegal wildlife trafficking through the transportation sector. Established in March 2016, the Buckingham Palace Declaration is an international agreement aimed at preventing traffickers from exploiting global transport networks. It sets out 11 commitments, including sharing information on illegal wildlife trade, reporting suspicious activity to relevant authorities and refusing to transport cargo suspected of containing illegally traded wildlife or wildlife products.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:19:26 +0000

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (JFK T6), and Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced that the airline has chosen T6 for its operations beginning in 2028. The move aligns Air India with other Star Alliance member carriers in the new terminal and marks another major airline commitment to T6, which has now been selected by 16 leading international carriers at JFK. Other airlines that have announced movements to T6 include Star Alliance members Air Canada, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, and TAP Air Portugal — in addition to Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Kuwait Airways, Icelandair, and Norse Atlantic. Air India’s existing codeshare or interline partnerships with many of these carriers will offer customers seamless, same-terminal connections to onward destinations across the Americas.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:16:30 +0000

Leading hospitality platform RMS has announced the appointment of Rich Steers as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), further strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues to invest in product innovation and global growth.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:23 +0000

Maadhoo island, the home of OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, is celebrating 10 years of welcoming guests in 2026.  Regarded by UK tour operators as setting the bar for luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO took over the island in 2020 and remains one of the UK’s top selling Maldives destinations.  Popular with couples, families and friends, so generous is its offer, it no longer regards itself as ‘all inclusive’ but as offering ‘The INDULGENCE™ Plan’, which leaves most guests with a nil balance to pay a check out, despite a fully occupied and indulgent stay. Set on a perfect north-south island covered in lush green vegetation, this private island is 900 metres long and 80 metres wide and also super-easy to reach, via direct overnight flights from London to Male and then, with the harbour just steps from the international airport, just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:07:06 +0000

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the registration of aircraft No. (1001) in the UAE National Aircraft Registry, marking the first time the registry has surpassed 1,000 registered aircraft. The fleets of the UAE’s national carriers comprise 554 aircraft, representing more than 55% of the total aircraft registered in the UAE National Aircraft Registry. This reflects the strength of the UAE’s air transport sector and the pivotal role played by the national carriers in connecting the country with markets around the world.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:02:29 +0000

Most safari properties sell proximity to wildlife. Tsowa Safari Island sells something harder to find: a private island in the middle of the Zambezi River that puts you within reach of three countries, two national parks, and one of the world’s great natural wonders, without surrendering the kind of stillness that makes a place worth leaving. Getting here is part of the journey. Access is by 4x4 and private boat only. There are no airport shuttles, no resort transfers, no lobby queues. By the time guests step onto the island’s banks, the outside world has already started to feel distant.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:58:40 +0000

From wildflower-filled hiking trails and horse riding adventures to fly fishing and peaceful campsites beneath some of Colorado’s darkest skies, Aspen and Snowmass Village offer countless opportunities to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature or embrace an adventurous side of the Rocky Mountains, here are seven of the two towns’ most rejuvenating, nature-filled experiences.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:54:37 +0000

Six Senses Zighy Bay is proud to announce that it has been awarded the highest possible Three-Star Rating in the 2026 Food Made Good Standard, achieving an outstanding overall score of 89%. Developed by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), the Food Made Good Standard is recognised as the world’s leading sustainability certification specifically designed for the hospitality sector. The rigorous assessment evaluates businesses across three core pillars including Sourcing, Society and Environment, taking a holistic, evidence-based approach to sustainability that extends far beyond food waste and carbon reduction to encompass responsible sourcing, employee wellbeing, community impact and environmental stewardship.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:26:02 +0000

Award-winning Destination Management Company (DMC), AC Group, is helping travel agents and tour operators capitalise on this summer’s football fever with its Premier League ticket-inclusive packages for the 2026/27 season. The Premier League 2026/27 season fixtures* have now been announced with the first matches kicking off on Friday 21 August 2026. Once again iconic rivalries and the battle for the trophy will bring excitement, anticipation and world-class football to the world stage. AC Group’s Premier League ticket-inclusive itineraries bring discerning travellers and sporting fans closer to the action, while providing wider, curated experiences that immerse travellers in the beauty, charm and heritage of England.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:23:12 +0000

As schools break up for the summer - and following another heatwave gripping the UK- the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past two years, while millions more Britons are choosing short-haul breaks to Europe instead. The figures challenge the long-held belief that hot UK summers encourage more people to holiday at home. Instead, travellers appear to be opting for destinations better equipped for prolonged high temperatures, with reliable sunshine, air-conditioned hotels, restaurants and public transport - and infrastructure better designed to cope with summer heat.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:21:04 +0000

From filming TikToks (33%) to keeping up with your daily step count in the air (24%) new research from Booking.com reveals the modern in-flight habits frustrating passengers most - as travellers become increasingly divided over what’s acceptable behaviour at 30,000ft. The findings reveal a growing “home-from-home” mentality in the cabin, with two thirds (67%) of travellers admitting they behave no differently on a plane than they do at home, bringing once-private habits into shared travel spaces.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:12:25 +0000

Omio, the world’s leading multimodal travel booking platform, has announced a $10m strategic investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate its expansion in Japan and strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia. The investment comes as Japan and Southeast Asia continue to attract growing numbers of international travellers. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing travel region globally over the next five years, while nearly half of travellers are planning journeys that combine multiple modes of transport. Omio is expanding its transport network across the region to make those journeys simpler to search, compare, and book.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:11:34 +0000

Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the adoption of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware programme, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology and industry collaboration to support safer, more informed flight operations and a better travel experience for passengers.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:08:12 +0000

The Motel One Group and dailypoint™ have expanded the scope of their existing agreement to additional areas including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Data Platform (CDP) and B2B Sales. Additionally, the software company based in Munich has carried out the technical migration of Motel One 110 properties systems to Oracle Opera Cloud, the hotel group Property Management solution, to connect them to dailypoint’s CDP through the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:06:25 +0000