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Pierre & Vacances Reveal the Top Family-Friendly Hotel Picks for Summer 2026
With the May half term fast approaching and the summer holiday season just a few months away, now is the ideal time to book in a family getaway that perfectly balances entertainment and relaxation. From dedicated kids' clubs to a wide range of sporting and water-based activities, Pierre & Vacances, a leader in Spanish hospitality, offers an extensive portfolio of family-friendly properties in some of Spain's most sought-after destinations.
Could Your Honeymoon Destination Predict Your Marriage Happiness? New Research Suggests It Might!
Newlyweds dreaming of La Dolce Vita may be onto something. People who honeymoon in Italy are the most likely to report that they have a 'happy marriage', according to a new survey of 2,000 adults. Hyatt1 commissioned research on people's honeymoon destinations and asked them to share their current marital status - offering options including 'happily married', 'unhappily married' and 'divorced'. The boot-shaped country topped the list with 87.5% of people who honeymooned there still reporting to be 'happily married'2. This may come as no surprise as a host of Hollywood stars and Glastonbury headliners have decided to honeymoon in the place famed for pizza, pasta and Prosecco.
North America Travel Service Launches '£250 for 250'
To mark the USA's 250th anniversary, North America Travel Service has launched a new '£250 for 250' campaign, offering holidaymakers £250 per person off tailor-made USA holidays. The offer applies to all new USA holiday bookings made by 31 May 2026, travelling between 11 May 2026 to 31 December 2027 and with a minimum spend of £5,000.
From Forest Sanctuaries to Quiet Islands: Opodo Highlights Hidden Spots for a Spring Mental Refresh
As Mental Health Awareness Week arrives this May, Opodo (part of eDreams ODIGEO) encourages travellers to think beyond the traditional spring clean – focusing not just on their homes but on their wellbeing. With stress levels rising and screen time at an all-time high, a growing number are seeking ways to “reset”. Travel is emerging as one of the most effective tools for a mental refresh. Short, restorative breaks in unexpected, low-tech, nature-rich destinations can help achieve a bit of calm and clarity, while sticking to our digital boundaries. So, Opodo has curated a selection of calm, nature-rich destinations ideal for a bit of a mental reset this spring....
The Ultimate Holiday Hack? Pack the Grandparents
New research uncovers a surprisingly effective way to get more out of family holidays: packing the grandparents. Dubbed the “Gran-ual Leave” effect, the trend is reshaping how families travel together - and benefiting the whole clan. A new study of 1,000 British grandparents by Hilton shows that multi-generational travel is firmly on the rise. A quarter (25%) say they're holidaying more with their children and grandchildren than five years ago, with more than two thirds (69%) having done so in the past year - and everyone is reaping the rewards.
Chad and Mauritania Buck the Trend for Tourism in the Sahel & Southern Sahara
A new group trip to Chad will launch next year, taking guests to explore some of the most striking landscapes anywhere in the Sahara. In the vast expanses of the desert sea, there are soaring peaks, along with oases and waterholes home to the last Saharan crocodiles.
Minor Hotels Announces Rebrand of Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club
Minor Hotels is announcing the evolution of its vacation ownership business with the rebranding of Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club, aligning the brand more closely with the scale, diversity, and future direction of the Group’s timeshare portfolio.
JanSport Launches the Good Latitude Travel Collection: A New Era of Modern Travel
JanSport, one of the world's most trusted names in carry for nearly 60 years, today unveils its most comprehensive travel line to date: the Good Latitude Travel Collection. Engineered for a new generation of adventurers, the collection fuses expedition–level durability with a refined, casual aesthetic—an evolution rooted in the brand's legacy of relentless innovation and purposeful design. With this launch, JanSport officially enters the modern travel category with a bold, future–facing point of view.
Colombia Leads the World in the Largest Global Bird Count
The 2026 Global Big Day once again highlighted Colombia's exceptional bird diversity, with the country topping the event organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Tignes Performs at Every Level This Summer
Tignes doesn't just host sport; it is, quite literally, a natural stadium. The resort has earned the title, as a high-altitude training base for Olympic squads, Tour de France contenders, international rugby and football teams, and world-ranked individual athletes. This summer, Tignes opens two new MTB trails, a spectacular Himalayan-style footbridge, the resort's first wellness retreat, and a calendar of events that turns the mountains into an arena for all. The summer season goes from 20 June to 6 September 2026.
TripWorks Launches A.N.I.E., the first native AI chatbot to complete end-to-end bookings
TripWorks, the operator-built platform transforming how tour and activity businesses manage pricing, automation and growth, today announced the launch of A.N.I.E. (Assistant for Next-gen Interactive Engagement) – the first native AI chatbot purpose-built for the tours and activities industry that can guide a guest from question to confirmed booking entirely within a single conversation.
Hudson Yards Names Blacklane Official Chauffeur Partner
Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, today announced it has been named the Official Chauffeur Partner of Hudson Yards, New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhood and home to dozens of shops and restaurants, industry-leading businesses and cultural institutions.