Japan ranks as the most life changing destination in the world according to new research from adventure travel company Explore Worldwide India ranks as the second most life-changing destination, followed by New Zealand and Thailand Three European countries make the top 10, with Iceland, Italy and Switzerland all claiming top spots To reveal which countries travellers find the most life changing, adventure travel expert Explore Worldwide analysed over 1,500 comments and 447 mentions of different destinations from online forums dedicated to discussing the most transformative and life changing trips travellers have experienced.

Ecuador's Secretary of Tourism has launched Ecuador 2026, an international tourism campaign that uses football as a platform to promote the country to audiences around the world during one of the sport's most visible moments.

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) has officially launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, alongside the introduction of the innovative Xcape App, marking a significant step forward in the destination’s efforts to enhance visitor engagement, strengthen destination awareness, and position Anguilla as a year-round Caribbean destination.

Jump on a bike to earn a cup of coffee. Collect trash and get a kayak tour for free. Arrive by train and get a sauna experience. CopenPay returns this summer, with no end date, and the popular tourism reward scheme is back to change the way tourists explore Copenhagen, with positive actions replacing traditional sightseeing. “In a time when tourists around the world are often the target of criticism, Copenhagen’s CopenPay provides a new way for tourists to engage with the city in a positive way,” says Rikke Holm Petersen, Director of Behaviour at Wonderful Copenhagen. “Inspiration and contribution seem to be the new souvenir.”

A new era of alpine adventure begins in Winter 2026 as YTL Hotels' Niseko Village unveils its long-anticipated gondola upgrade. Designed with both comfort and discovery in mind, the next generation lift system promises to transform the mountain experience, offering guests smoother journeys, spectacular views and more time on the slopes. Replacing the long-serving Mori-no Chair, which has carried skiers and snowboarders since the early 1980s, the new Mori-no Gondola will feature sleek cabins that more than double uplift capacity, while cocooning passengers in warmth and comfort. Divided into two sections with an intermediate station, the gondola has been designed for all-weather performance and will continue operating even when conditions at higher elevations become more challenging. Among its 86 cabins, four VIP cabins will feature tables for light dining, while two glass-floor cabins will offer a thrilling new perspective of Niseko's snow-covered landscape.

QnA International, the organiser behind the world's most prestigious B2B platform for destination weddings, today announced the 17th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress — marking a landmark moment as the Congress sets foot on Indian soil for the very first time. DWP Congress 2026 will be held from 6 to 8 October at the magnificent Fairmont Udaipur Palace, with Fairmont Udaipur Palace as the Host Palace Partner. The announcement follows a landmark success at DWP Congress Macao in April 2026 and signals India's arrival as a premier global destination for luxury wedding events and trade. More than 350 of the world's foremost luxury destination wedding planners, creative suppliers, hoteliers, tourism boards, and industry visionaries are expected to converge in Udaipur for three days of curated business meetings, networking, education, and immersive experiences.