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Best Tips for a Memorable Cycling Adventure
Cycling tourism has exploded recently. The global market hit $118 billion in 2023. More travelers want active vacations where they control the pace.
Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial
In a year when 79%* of travelers are craving spontaneous, flexible road trips, Booking.com is making it easier for travelers to hit the road. The global travel leader has been named the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, helping to spotlight one of America's most iconic highways as it approaches its 100th birthday in 2026. It comes at a moment when road trips give travelers what they want most: better value, the freedom to explore multiple destinations, and local experiences at their own pace.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the F1 season finale — with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson set to perform on the opening night. The final race of the Formula 1 season returns to Yas Marina Circuit from December 3–6, closing out the championship in front of a global audience. Organisers Ethara, recently named F1 Promoter of the Year following the success of the 2025 event, have confirmed the first artists for the 2026 entertainment line-up.
The Impact of Luxury Eco-Camps on Masai Mara Conservation
Most people picture a luxury safari as champagne on a sun deck, maybe a plunge pool overlooking golden grass. That's part of it, sure. But I didn't fully understand what was happening behind the scenes at these Masai Mara conservations until I spent a week bouncing between a high-end eco-camp in the Naboisho Conservancy and the main reserve. The difference wasn't just about comfort or fewer vehicles. It was about where the money actually goes.
The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt
Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 ambitions for tourism and investment, FHS Egypt, a new two-day market event will connect senior hospitality investment decision-makers to accelerate projects, partnerships and capital deployment
Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025
Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures.
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the travel & tourism industry, has cautioned against the introduction of new local visitor levies in England, warning that additional costs and fragmented local policies risk fewer jobs, as well as further weakening the UK’s competitiveness at a time when the sector’s growth is already lagging behind global recovery.
andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined
An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge’s six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity.
Exclusive and innovative journeys that Captain's Choice specialises in
The Kangaroo Route was made famous by Qantas last century and describes the commercial passenger air routes flown between Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere. The route has been operated since the 1930s but earned its legendary moniker in the 1940s as a descriptor for the "hops" that were reminiscent of a kangaroo's, covering long distances.
THE BRITISH PULLMAN, ENGLAND, PRESENTS CELIA, A DAZZLING PRIVATE DINING AND EVENTS CARRIAGE
Launching in early Summer 2026, the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England proudly presents Celia, an extraordinary new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, together with Oscar-winning costume and production designer, Catherine Martin.
Overseas Travellers Turn to New European Destinations, Favoring Tourism Dispersion
Emerging destinations in lesser-known regions across Europe—from Northern Italy, Spain, and Portugal to Southern Finland and Poland—are attracting growing interest from overseas travellers, helping to drive both seasonal and geographic dispersion of European tourism. As these alternative destinations increasingly capture overseas demand focused on nature-based experiences, primarily during shoulder seasons, they are contributing to a more balanced distribution of visitor flows, according to new research presented by Mabrian and Data Appeal at the 11th European Travel Commission (ETC) Annual Meeting in Pärnu, Estonia.
Invest Saudi returns to MIPIM as KSA enters a new era of ownership and partnership
Saudi Arabia returns to MIPIM with key government entities and major Vision 2030 projects, highlighting a new foreign ownership law designed to boost investment as the Kingdom celebrates a decade of progress toward its 2030 goals.