In late 2024, the Responsible Tourism Foundation of Mallorca, under the leadership of the Consell de Mallorca, announced the launch of its Responsible Tourism Pledge, ‘Ca Nostra’ – which translates to “Our House” – as the island’s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism and preserving the beauty of the island by encouraging visitors and residents alike to take care of the island as their temporary home. Through the pledge, the foundation invites every person who sets foot on the island to sign a shared commitment to safeguard Mallorca’s landscapes, traditions and communities for generations to come.

A new era of travel is unfolding with CROSSROADS Maldives – a bold island destination that reimagines the modern luxury getaway. Set across a collection of beautiful islands connected by bridges and walkways, CROSSROADS Maldives brings together the best of barefoot luxury, lifestyle, and culture in one seamless destination. At its heart lies The Marina, a vibrant waterfront village where visitors can stroll between designer boutiques, oceanfront restaurants, cool cafés, and live entertainment venues – creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Indian Ocean.

Mercury Holidays has reported a 55% year-on-year increase in solo escorted tour bookings, reflecting a strong rise in demand from older, independent travellers seeking structured, sociable holiday experiences.

Known primarily for its rugged coastline and outdoor recreation, Maine is quickly gaining recognition as one of America's most exciting new sports destinations. This past spring, Maine's first professional soccer team, the Portland Hearts of Pine, created a buzz even before they took to the field. From the start, the club has framed itself as not only a sports franchise, but as a community-forward movement: “culture-led, community-built, and city-backed.” The team and their fan base signaled a new era for sports in Maine.

Following Hurricane Melissa's landfall in Jamaica, we are grateful to share that all guests and team members staying at our resorts are safe. The safety and well-being of our guests and team members remain our highest priority.

AI threatens industry takeover for many, but not travel, as new research uncovers that travel agents remain the most popular holiday booking method amongst UK holiday-makers, and are 14 times more popular than the use of AI. The study of over 2000 people, commissioned by Brightsun Travel, has revealed that around one in two Brits booked their last holiday through a trusty travel agent, and only 3% turned to AI, despite its rise in popularity as a search assistance tool.