From spring sakura to snow monkeys, this guide breaks down the best time of year to visit Japan with tips on weather, festivals, and travel ideas.

Dubai’s Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion set the scene for a night dedicated to purpose-led progress, as the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards welcomed leaders from across tourism and hospitality to celebrate the organisations and individuals accelerating change. With sustainability now firmly established as the defining agenda for global travel, the Awards continued their mission to spotlight the brands, destinations, and innovators pushing the industry forward, not through promises, but through measurable action, better standards, and long-term thinking.

AlUla today announced the adoption of EarthRanger, a global-standard conservation technology, as part of its commitment to preserving the destination's extraordinary natural heritage. The first in the Middle East to implement this innovative solution, AlUla is strengthening its wildlife monitoring capabilities to support long-term ecological restoration efforts, ensuring its unique landscapes and species thrive for generations to come.

Combine the spirit, colours and contrasts of India on two very different new rail adventures from Distant Journeys for 2026. Whether it's a tour through northern India, using train travel to reach the key sites, or an opulent train adventure like no other aboard the legendary Deccan Odyssey, India's railways offer a window to the soul of the country that is truly unforgettable.

Travelers seeking awe-inspiring natural phenomena will find North Dakota delivers year-round experiences. Known for its wide-open spaces and natural beauty, the state offers an array of rare and visually striking experiences, from celestial light shows to dramatic prairie storms and wildlife migrations, while remaining refreshingly uncrowded and affordable.

For decades, visiting Shanghai meant following a familiar set of stops: the Bund at sunset, a stroll through Yuyuan Garden, perhaps a first glimpse of the skyline from Pudong. Increasingly, though, the city wants travelers to move beyond the checklist — and to describe Shanghai in their own words.