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. Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of life here, from the extraordinary biodiversity (the country is home to 6% of the world's entire biodiversity), to the protected cultural traditions and its commitment to eco-tourism, which is why independent tour operator ECT Travel has just added a 12 nights/11 days holiday in Costa Rica to its programme of gentle adventures in the natural world.

Belgium, the UK and Ireland stood out for annual growth in event-related tourism spending in Europe Expos saw the most consistent rise in tourism spending across Europe in 2025, whereas sports continued to generate the highest share of event-related tourism expenditure.

The vacation rental industry has always faced a fundamental tension: how do you scale a hospitality brand without losing the qualities that make individual properties special? For travelers coordinating group trips or planning milestone celebrations, this isn't an academic question. Will the mountain cabin in Colorado feel as thoughtfully prepared as the beach house in California? Will someone be available to help if something goes wrong on a Saturday night?

Regardless of whether you're coordinating corporate business travel for the first occasion, or you've managed fifty such trips; keep reading to learn about business travel varieties, challenges you'll encounter, considerations to keep in mind, and the reasons why using corporate travel management specialists like DW Travel can prove significantly easier, and more convenient.

Mantis today announced three new openings that will expand its global eco-luxury footprint across Africa and the Middle East.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host Your Paradise Maldives from 11 to 16 May 2026, as the boutique, destination-led Your Paradise music festival makes its Maldives debut with a curated roster of global electronic tastemakers. Marking the resort’s inaugural music festival, the award-winning Avani+ Fares Maldives sets the stage for a lifestyle-led escape that pairs sun-soaked sets with easy-going island living.