There is nothing static about Palm Springs, California. And 2025 has been no exception with several new and refreshed boutique hotels recently opening their doors. "Our desert paradise is constantly evolving," says Michael C. Green, co-owner of the iconic Triangle Inn Palm Springs and chairman of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a local association of hotels with fewer than 50 rooms. "New hotels add personality and vibrancy to our community."

Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper called for immediate and tangible climate action, financing and collaboration to protect tourism-dependent destinations during a high-profile panel discussion at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, which concluded last week.

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces an impressive lineup of chefs and culinary experts for its upcoming 2025 Epicurean Expeditions. Guests exploring Europe will be immersed in each destination's culture, cuisine, and wines aboard an intimate yacht under 200 guests. Visiting boutique and iconic ports across the region, culinary demonstrations and tastings onboard will be led by guest chefs and experts. Ashore, local guides will showcase farmers' markets, sample regional cuisine, and discover the culinary culture of ports firsthand. Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions, guests will indulge in the Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, a Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, culinary presentations, wine tastings and more. Select expeditions will feature events hosted by a Taste & Traditions Expert, providing insights into cultural heritage. Culinary Experts for the 2025 season include:

The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh has revealed its plans to open a new world-class visitor centre and retail experience to elevate their visitor journey from spring 2025. Computer-generated images released today offer a glimpse of what people can expect to see when the doors open to the public.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to visit one of the most remote parts of the world? Offering a wish-list of activities, towering icebergs and a unique opportunity to experience the Arctic environment and wildlife, Greenland is taking centre stage as a travel destination in 2025. Intrepid explorers looking to experience this unique part of the world can now join a new 14-day Fly and Cruise adventure to East Greenland with Expedition Micro Cruise experts Secret Atlas - a journey so exclusive, only 12 adventurers will have the privilege.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making flights to Medan, the gateway to Northern Sumatra, available for booking from today. The airline will start flights between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Medan and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH) on 2 October 2025, operating on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week, timed to make the most of a leisure break.