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Vail Resorts Cuts Lift Ticket Prices in Half for Friends of Epic Pass Holders

Vail Resorts Cuts Lift Ticket Prices in Half for Friends of Epic Pass Holders

Vail Resorts wants to make it easier for its most loyal guests to bring their friends to the slopes, in celebration of the social side of skiing and snowboarding. Today, the company announced "Epic Friend Tickets," a new benefit for 2025/26 season-long Epic Pass Holders to share incredible savings with those they want to ski and ride with most. Passes are on sale now, and the lowest price of the Fall ends September 1.

Lights, Camera… La Palma!

Lights, Camera… La Palma!

The Canary Island of La Palma is rapidly gaining international acclaim as one of the world's most versatile and breathtaking filming locations. Known for its extraordinary scenic diversity, the island offers an impressive variety of landscapes. The striking contrasts between black-sand beaches, ancient laurel forests, and star-studded night skies make La Palma a natural film set capable of doubling for countless global locales.

TOURISE Announces Cross-Sector Advisory Board to champion bold new platform

TOURISE Announces Cross-Sector Advisory Board to champion bold new platform

TOURISE, the bold new global tourism platform, has announced the members of its cross-sector Advisory Board, a powerhouse of industry titans guiding TOURISE's strategic direction and shaping the agenda of the inaugural global summit taking place in Riyadh from 11-13 November, 2025. TOURISE is where cross-sector convergence begins, a platform where leaders and visionaries debate, collaborate and take action to shape the future of tourism.

Moon Palace The Grand Is “A Partnership Made In Heaven” – Bartlett

Moon Palace The Grand Is “A Partnership Made In Heaven” – Bartlett

With construction of Jamaica’s most elaborate resort development about to take off, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has hailed plans for the US$700 million, 1,200-room Moon Palace The Grand as “a partnership made in heaven.” Features of the development were given at yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the 33-storey ultra-modern hotel by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur.

In Harmony & Professor Andrew Smith Launch World-First Corporate Wellness Verification

In Harmony & Professor Andrew Smith Launch World-First Corporate Wellness Verification

In a global first for luxury hospitality and destination brands, In Harmony — founded by hospitality strategist Nicki Page — has partnered with Professor Andrew Smith to launch the world’s only academically verified, data-driven measurement of corporate wellness. This groundbreaking service answers a question now echoing around boardrooms worldwide: “How well is my company? My staff? My guests?”

In Celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley to Open

In Celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley to Open

Today, in celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will open in early 2026. The largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's 109-year history is 80% complete. This first-of-its-kind experience will offer new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation, highlighting its global partners and celebrating the vibrant cultures and local communities in Kenya where people and elephants coexist. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is grateful for the more than 4,100 donors who made Elephant Valley possible, including a lead gift from Denny Sanford.

Visit Maldives Kicks Off New Season with Liverpool FC, Web Traffic Up 400%

Visit Maldives Kicks Off New Season with Liverpool FC, Web Traffic Up 400%

‬Visit‬‭ Maldives‬‭ Corporation‬‭ (VMC)‬‭ is‬‭ all‬‭ set‬‭ to‬‭ kick‬‭ off the‬‭ new‬‭ Premier‬‭ League‬‭ season‬‭ with‬ Liverpool‬‭ FC,‬‭ as‬‭ part‬‭ of‬‭ its‬‭ bold‬‭ and‬‭ dynamic‬‭ global‬‭ partnership‬‭ with‬‭ one‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ world’s‬‭ most‬ iconic‬‭ football‬‭ clubs.‬‭

Nepal Waives Climbing Fees for 97 Peaks to Boost Remote Region Tourism

Nepal Waives Climbing Fees for 97 Peaks to Boost Remote Region Tourism

In a bold new initiative to promote lesser-visited corners of the Himalayas, Nepal will waive climbing permit fees for 97 peaks over the next two years. The move is aimed at drawing international mountaineers to the remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, while easing congestion on the world’s most famous summit—Mount Everest.

Lisbon's Beaches Awarded for Accessibility

Lisbon's Beaches Awarded for Accessibility

Lisbon is proud to announce that 19 of its beaches have been awarded accessible status under the Praia para Todos (Beach for All) programme. This recognition, granted by the National Institute for Rehabilitation, celebrates their excellence in providing safe, inclusive and barrier-free experiences for visitors of all abilities. This achievement highlights Lisbon's commitment to making its stunning coastline welcoming to everyone. With features such as ramps, walkways, amphibious chairs, adapted toilets and dedicated assistance programmes, these beaches offer comfort, independence and enjoyment to all visitors. An expanding accessible public transport network also makes reaching these destinations easy and convenient.

A Splash of Croatia: Explore 10 Must-See Lakes for World Lake Day

A Splash of Croatia: Explore 10 Must-See Lakes for World Lake Day

Ahead of the World Lake Day on 27 August, it's prime time to look beyond Croatia's famous beaches and discover other shimmering treasures. Just over a two-hour flight from the UK, Croatia offers an array of freshwater and saltwater lakes — each with its own character, legend, and picture-perfect setting. Whether interested in kayaking, wild swimming, birdwatching, or simply soaking up the view, Croatia's lakes are the ideal backdrop for late summer adventures.