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From the Arctic to the Andes: Explora Introduces 2027 Expedition Season, Including Its First Winter

From the Arctic to the Andes: Explora Introduces 2027 Expedition Season, Including Its First Winter

Explora, named the World's Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the high Andes and the far south of Patagonia, the season brings together four point-to-point journeys: the new Iceland Winter Expedition as a counterpart to Explora's established Summer Expedition of the country, the Sacred Mountains Expedition in Peru, and the Tierra del Fuego Expedition in Chile, each running on select departures through 2027.

Illinois Welcomes Travelers to Celebrate Pride in the Middle of Everything

Illinois Welcomes Travelers to Celebrate Pride in the Middle of Everything

This June, Illinois invites travelers to meet in the middle of Pride celebrations throughout the state. From Chicago to Carbondale, visitors will find a spirited lineup of events that honor the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect Illinois' commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming destination for all.

Dubai’s tourism industry convenes for DET’s City Briefing in a show of cohesion

Dubai’s tourism industry convenes for DET’s City Briefing in a show of cohesion

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its bi-annual City Briefing with key industry stakeholders on 3 June at the Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from across the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events sectors, as well as government officials and members of the media. At a time of shifting regional dynamics, the gathering, which attracted record attendance for a DET City Briefing, was a definitive demonstration of Dubai's unity and forward resolve and a reflection of the deep public-private partnership that has long positioned the city among the world's foremost destinations for business and leisure.

The Lux Collective Enters Rwanda with Landmark Ultra-Luxury Tourism Circuit Partnership

The Lux Collective Enters Rwanda with Landmark Ultra-Luxury Tourism Circuit Partnership

Global hospitality group The Lux Collective has marked its first entry into Rwanda through a landmark strategic partnership with Cleo Capital Group Ltd, one of Rwanda's visionary hospitality and investment groups, to launch and manage an ultra-luxury tourism circuit across the country's most iconic destinations. Formalised during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the partnership represents a significant milestone in Rwanda's luxury hospitality evolution, introducing internationally acclaimed brands LUX* and SALT to the country through a transformative multi-property project of five resorts.

Luxury Lodges of Australia Honours On Board's Decade of Exploring Tasmania's Southwest Wilderness

Luxury Lodges of Australia Honours On Board's Decade of Exploring Tasmania's Southwest Wilderness

On Board expeditions is celebrating its 10-year milestone, marking a decade of rare and privileged access to Tasmania's wild southwest, where fewer than 150 guests each year experience Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour aboard the purpose-built small expedition ship and 'floating lodge', Odalisque III, a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia. Founded by Pieter van der Woude and shaped into a family-led expedition experience over the past decade, On Board has become known for connecting guests to the landscapes, stories and flavours of Tasmania's far southwest. Its recent inclusion in TIME's World's Greatest Places 2026 further underscores the significance of this rare Australian tourism experience on the global stage.

Lubbock Texas: The Gateway to the Great Outdoors

Lubbock Texas: The Gateway to the Great Outdoors

Cool Americana, set beneath West Texas sunshine, Lubbock acts as a gateway to the Panhandle's vast outdoor expanse, where cinematic red-rock canyons, lakes hidden between dusty plains, and hiking trails shared with bison, horned lizards and our famous prairie dogs, stretch into something almost surreal. Here, terrain chasers move through landscapes that feel otherworldly, closing each day with mile-long sunsets that melt into ink-black night skies made for stargazing.

Celebrate Independence Day, America's 250 in Daytona Beach

Celebrate Independence Day, America's 250 in Daytona Beach

This year's Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America's celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorates its 150th birthday. For visitors seeking a coastal destination to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Daytona Beach area will be attractive spot with 23 miles of pristine beaches, festive events and family-friendly attractions:

China and its leading performance in Travel & Tourism: Poised to Become the World’s Leading Economy

China and its leading performance in Travel & Tourism: Poised to Become the World’s Leading Economy

China’s Travel & Tourism (T&T) sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as a strong example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country firmly on track to become the world’s leading T&T economy in the coming years if current trends continue. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, China is emerging not only as the standout performer in Asia-Pacific, but also as a leader for how to coordinated policy, innovation, and long-term investment in infrastructure can drive high-impact tourism growth at scale.

Alibaba and Fliggy Offer a Glimpse Into the Future of the Connected Traveller

Alibaba and Fliggy Offer a Glimpse Into the Future of the Connected Traveller

As the global travel industry races to understand the implications of artificial intelligence, a gathering of industry leaders in Shanghai and Hangzhou offered a compelling glimpse into what the next era of travel may look like. Hosted by Alibaba Group and Fliggy, a three-day Europe-China executive dialogue brought together 75 senior leaders from 17 countries to explore how AI, digital commerce and connected consumer ecosystems are reshaping the traveller journey. The programme, held during the week of ITB China, featured 27 speakers and contributors spanning tourism, technology, government, investment and media.

CHTA CALLS FOR A NEW, BROADER FRAMEWORK TO MEASURE THE TRUE VALUE OF CARIBBEAN TOURISM

CHTA CALLS FOR A NEW, BROADER FRAMEWORK TO MEASURE THE TRUE VALUE OF CARIBBEAN TOURISM

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) invites governments, development banks, tourism authorities, regional institutions and private sector leaders to adopt a new, broader framework for evaluating tourism's contribution to the Caribbean. The proposed approach looks past visitor spending alone to measure three things that shape the region's future: the economic value retained within Caribbean economies, the investment tourism makes in Caribbean people, and the industry's impact on the natural environment.