France lands its first ever Basketball World Cup in 2031
France will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in its history, the International Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday 22 April. The tournament will take place across three cities, Lille, Lyon and […]
Finland is considering introducing a tourist tax that would require visitors to pay an additional fee per night or stay, as the government examines ways to make travellers contribute more to infrastructure and environmental protection […]
BlaBlaCar is shutting down its bus operator business after years of recurring losses, the car-sharing platform announced on Tuesday 21 April. The closure will eliminate 40 jobs and end a select number of coach routes […]
American Airlines has opened a transformed Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, introducing more than 60 new dining, retail, Duty Free and experiential concepts in what the carrier describes as […]
The United Kingdom is set to create a “smoke-free generation” after Parliament approved landmark legislation that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has […]
IHG Hotels & Resortsblank (IHG) and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) announced a comprehensive loyalty partnership, setting a new benchmark for hotel-airline loyalty collaboration in the travel industry. Launching after October, IHG One Rewards […]
Visit Florida Keys & Key West announced the appointment of David Burke as Chief Administrative Officer, a newly created leadership role focused on strengthening operational accountability, compliance and intergovernmental coordination across the organization. Burke, a […]
Travel today is no longer just about sightseeing or relaxation. For millions of people, it is about chasing moments. A final match in a packed stadium, the atmosphere of a derby in a foreign city, […]
Justin Bieber has fuelled intense speculation about a return to touring after closing his Coachella 2026 headline set with the words “See y’all soon,” prompting a wave of anticipation among fans and the wider music […]
Maldives-based all-business-class carrier BeOnd Airlines has suspended its entire flight network for the summer of 2026, grounding its two-aircraft fleet until October as the ongoing military conflict in Iran drives jet fuel costs to record […]
Accor has opened Pullman Ninh Binh, the first internationally branded hotel in Ninh Binh, northern Vietnam, introducing a rooftop Champagne bar and three swimming pools to a region best known for its UNESCO World Heritage […]
Choice Hotels International has become the first major hospitality provider in the United States to standardise on AWS AgentCore, embedding artificial intelligence across its entire enterprise in partnership with Amazon Web Services. The initiative moves […]
Rome marks its 2,779th birthday on April 21, 2026, with a full day of free public events spanning military band concerts, gladiator reenactments, guided museum tours and ancient founding rituals under this year’s official theme: […]
A French singer and father of three died on a flight from Paris to Réunion Island in January after swallowing 77 cocaine-filled bags that ruptured inside his body. The 40-year-old man from Montpellier was found […]
Aer Lingus has cancelled more than 500 flights from its summer schedule, affecting passengers travelling from Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports on European and transatlantic routes. The airline attributed the cuts to mandatory maintenance on […]
The idea of standing atop the highest peak in Western Europe often feels like a distant dream reserved for seasoned alpinists. Many aspiring adventurers wonder whether a Mont Blanc climb is even worth considering without […]
Saudi Arabia has confirmed a fundamental shift in its Vision 2030 tourism strategy, moving away from speculative mega-projects toward event-driven demand, private sector participation, and measurable economic returns. On April 15, the Public Investment Fund […]
A British travel company has collapsed, cancelling all forward bookings and leaving many customers facing uncertainty over refunds. The failure is the latest in a series of financial setbacks affecting smaller UK tour operators in […]
Ferry service reductions to Langkawi have triggered protests from residents and businesses, with warnings of disruption to tourism and local livelihoods. The cuts affect key routes linking the island to mainland Malaysia, a vital connection […]
London Underground workers are staging a series of 24-hour strikes between April and June 2026, causing widespread disruption across the network and affecting access to major airports including Heathrow. The industrial action is linked to […]
JetBlue Vacations has launched a monthly payment option for flight and hotel packages, giving customers the ability to spread the cost of their trip over time. The new feature is available through a partnership with […]
Minor Hotels is set to open a five-star property in London’s Mayfair later this year, converting a Grade II listed former bank on Piccadilly into a boutique hotel. The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection […]
American Airlines has resumed flights between Miami and Caracas, Venezuela, with tickets now on sale ahead of a launch date of April 30. The route marks the carrier’s return to Venezuela after a six-year absence, […]
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal over the weekend, marking a milestone in the vessel’s inaugural season and adding another chapter to the cruise line’s six-decade history […]
Live at a crowded stadium abroad can immediately improve your ability to think tactically. Your proximity to high-level professional athletes makes you see minute details that may be overlooked on television. Being immersed in the […]
Sustainable travel has reached a turning point, with new global research showing that eco-conscious choices are no longer confined to a single generation, income bracket or traveler type, but are reshaping how people of all […]
Demand for sustainability-certified hotel accommodation has reached a significant milestone, with travelers booking 100 million room nights at third-party certified properties on Booking.com in 2025, as green stays shift from niche preference to mainstream travel […]
Growing concerns about overtourism and climate discomfort are driving a measurable shift in global travel behavior, with more travelers than ever actively choosing quieter destinations and off-peak timing for their trips in 2026. The trend […]
Extreme weather is actively reshaping how and where people travel, with nearly a third of global travelers canceling or changing trip plans in the past 12 months due to climate-related disruptions, according to new research […]
Registrations for the Gay Games Valencia 2026 have exceeded 8,500 participants with 67 days remaining before the event begins on June 27, organisers said. The twelfth edition of the international sporting event, which celebrates sexual […]
Valencia’s Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas is drawing growing attention from visitors as one of the city’s most distinctive historic landmarks, combining centuries of history with elaborate rococo design. The palace, located in the […]
Older travelers are significantly more likely to take practical steps toward sustainable travel than their younger counterparts, despite expressing lower overall intentions to do so, according to new research from Booking.com. The finding is part […]
Waitrose is making its first move into airport retail, partnering with Lagardère Travel Retail to bring its premium food-to-go range to four RELAY stores at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2. The first store is set to […]
Airlines are cutting or reshaping parts of their summer schedules as higher fuel costs, shifting passenger demand and tighter operational limits force carriers to concentrate on their strongest routes. In the latest moves over the […]
A new international hospitality brand is expanding across Europe with a pipeline that stretches from the olive groves of Tuscany to the concert halls of Stockholm. Miramis, owned by Swedish investment company Qarlbo AB, announced […]
Time Out has released its annual list of the world’s best cities for 2026, with three Spanish destinations securing places in the global ranking. The list is based on a survey of more than 24,000 […]
The caravan and motorhome sector in Spain is shifting from rapid growth to a more stable phase, industry figures say, as nearly 200 vehicles were showcased at a major caravaning fair in Valencia. The fair, […]