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Eurowings flies away from the record 40-degree heat
Whilst the thermometer in Germany is breaking historic records with maximum temperatures of over 40 degrees, visible changes are emerging in the travel market. As a result, more and more people are being drawn to the cooler north in summer. This trend, known in the travel industry as a ‘Coolcation’, is spreading rapidly as new temperature records continue to be set. As Germany’s largest holiday airline, Eurowings is leading the way in this trend – with an extensive route network to Northern Europe and many attractive destinations that not only promise but guarantee a cool escape.
ÀNI Private Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with January 2027 Opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay
ÀNI Private Resorts, the pioneer of the private resort concept, is pleased to announce the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, its new global flagship property. Located on Anguilla’s celebrated northern coastline, the 15-suite estate joins ÀNI’s award-winning portfolio in the Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Sri Lanka as part of the world’s first collection of luxury private resorts designed exclusively for one group at a time.
Visit California names Julie Coker President & CEO
Visit California last week announced Julie Coker has been named the organisation’s next – and only second ever – president & CEO, succeeding longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. In this role, Coker will lead Visit California, the private industry-led nonprofit organisation marketing California as a premier travel destination, and will simultaneously serve as a strategic advisor for the Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz).
Santorini Experience 2026 – Where the Race Begins Inside a Volcano
Few sporting events in the world begin quite literally from a volcano. Santorini Experience does exactly that for the 12th year. From October 16–18, 2026, athletes from around the globe will swim through the deep waters of the Caldera and run across Santorini’s volcanic slopes, in one of the world's most iconic travel destinations.
The Graduate's Guide to the Maldives
Graduation season lands differently when you've spent three or four years surviving deadline season, exam halls and budget pasta. The urge to go somewhere to treat yourself is entirely real. For university and postgraduates mapping out a summer before recruitment season kicks in, Eri Maldives delivers the Maldives in its purest form, with a price point that makes a spontaneous booking feel less like a gamble and more like a very sensible decision.
Travelsphere launches updated loyalty scheme
Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has introduced a new tiered reward structure as part of its ‘travelmore’ loyalty programme. The new system rewards guests for the number of days they have travelled with savings on future departures.
Survey reveals strong demand for a solar eclipse at sea
Nearly half of cruise travellers (48%) would be interested in watching a solar eclipse while at sea. The survey, from online specialist cruise agency cruise.co.uk, polled more than 1,000 customers.
NOVA MALDIVES TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DIVE DAY WITH BARRIER-BREAKING MALDIVIAN DIVER
Every July, the diving world pauses to celebrate the women who have made the ocean their own. This year, Nova Maldives marks Women's Dive Day with a three-day programme from 17 to 19 July 2026, brought to life by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director, alongside Jenna Lehocki, the resort's resident marine biologist.
Serenity – The Art of Well Being Celebrates 10 Years of Transformative Wellness Experiences
Serenity – The Art of Well Being proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary in July, marking a decade of pioneering wellness, holistic healing, and transformative guest experiences in Europe's most iconic luxury resort and hotel destinations.
A third of holidaymakers report increase in social media travel scams over the last year
A third (34%) of holidaymakers have seen an increase in potentially fraudulent travel content on social media over the last 12 months, according to new research from global payment service provider, emerchantpay. With fraudsters embracing new technologies, such as AI, scams are becoming more convincing – during the peak travel season, Brits could see themselves increasing targeting by fraud attempts.
airBaltic Extends Tallinn–Vienna Service into Winter Season
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that it will extend its direct service between Tallinn (Estonia) and Vienna (Austria) into the upcoming winter season, transforming the route into a year-round connection between the Estonian and Austrian capitals.
Sustainable Tourism Academy Celebrates 3,000-User Milestone in First Year
Digital travel platform Agoda and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) celebrate the first anniversary of the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a joint effort to drive more sustainable practices across Asia. Marking its first full year since inception, the Academy continues to support hospitality professionals across the region in building practical knowledge on sustainable tourism, based on the GSTC Hotel Standard.