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The Alpine Belle: A Holiday by Steam Train Through the Alps
Belle Trains, who run holidays by steam train in Continental Europe, have announced their second tour, The Alpine Belle, which departs in June 2026 for Germany and the Austrian Alps. The nine-day tour offers passengers the chance to dine on board in vintage carriages whilst journeying by steam through some of the most scenic routes in the Alps – including the opportunity to travel through three different countries in just one day. Passengers will stay in Lindau on Lake Constance, in the Austrian Tyrol, Salzburg and Wiesbaden, in some of the best hotels in each area.
Newmarket Holidays Launches New North America Tour Celebrating the Sounds of Motown & Rock 'n' Roll
Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new music-themed itinerary exploring the roots of Motown and the rhythms of rock 'n' roll, before culminating in a powerful finale at Niagara Falls. The nine-day Motown, Rock 'n' Roll & Niagara Falls tour begins in Toronto and heads south along the banks of Lake Ontario to Detroit, with guests enjoying a guided tour of the city's Motown Museum at Hitsville USA, where legends including Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and the Jackson Five were propelled to stardom.
G Wellness Company Limited Partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, to debut the first internationally branded resort in Banjul, The Gambia, under the globally recognized Ramada by Wyndham brand.
TUI Hotels & Resorts contributes to growth in Africa with strong leisure hotel brands
TUI Group continues to expand its hotel business worldwide and pursues ambitious plans to support the African hospitality industry. With its 12 leisure hotel brands, TUI offers unique experiences for holidaymakers and invites them to enjoy the respective region with its culinary delights, natural beauty and cultural heritage. A few weeks ago, the brands TUI Blue and TUI Suneo expanded their portfolio in Africa. In Egypt, TUI Blue Samaya with 143 rooms and an aqua park has been added to the premium brand's portfolio. The hotel is located in the growing destination of Marsa Alam. For holidaymakers looking for value for money, TUI Suneo Palm Beach Skanes in Tunisia has also opened its doors. With 294 rooms and a large garden area, the hotel is offering an attractive all-inclusive package with a wide range of sports and entertainment options.
4 Seasons, 4 Reasons: Why Your Next Tent Should Be Rated for Year-Round Use
Camping doesn’t have to be a summer-only affair. As more adventurers embrace nature throughout the year, from golden autumn trails to snow-dusted winter forests, the demand for durable, all-season gear has grown. And at the heart of any great outdoor experience lies one essential item: the tent. If you’ve only used a tent in fair weather, you might not realize how limiting a standard 3-season model can be when the conditions get extreme.
Arabian Travel Market underscores the vital role of Asia Pacific in the future of tourism
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth, with spending on international travel forecast to hit US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel to reach US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International. Outbound travel from APAC is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, with intra-regional journeys expected to account for 61% of all trips by the end of 2025. By 2029, one in three trips is anticipated to be outside the APAC region, with 75% of bookings set to be made online.
HolidayPirates and TourRadar join forces to offer travel tours and activities to U.S. Deal Seekers
The Holidaypirates Group, the leading social - driven online travel marketplace that offers value-for-money travel packages in 10 different countries, and TourRadar, a leading organized adventure platform, are joining forces to integrate more than 50,000 bookable multi-day adventures into the company’s U.S. offering, TravelPirates.com.
Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa, estimated value of R540
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of two new hotel management contracts in Nigeria and Senegal representing an investment in excess of approximately R540 million in West Africa. The deals were signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) taking place in Cape Town this week. The significant figure represents the combined capital expenditure for the development and establishment of the two new-build properties.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO LAUNCH NEW LOYALTY PROGRAM IN 2026 DUBBED 'CARNIVAL REWARDS'™
Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will launch its new loyalty program with a cruise industry first, adding new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards™. The new program will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about the changes while they continue to earn status in the current Very Important Fun Person (VIFP)™ program that will be their entry point into the new program.
CLAUDIO'S BAHAMAS OPENS AT ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND
One of the most anticipated new openings at Atlantis Paradise Island, Claudio's Bahamas brings the legendary energy of its sister restaurant in Greenport, New York, to the heart of the Caribbean. Overlooking the Water's Edge Lagoon at The Coral, the new eatery blends East Coast heritage with Bahamian vibrancy—serving fresh seafood, seasonal favorites, and timeless island cocktails in a soulful, nautical setting.
VidantaWorld Launches Cirque du Soleil LUDŌ, the First Resident Immersive Water Show Latin America
Grupo Vidanta and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are proud to announce the premiere of LUDŌ, a breathtaking show that heralds a new era of immersive entertainment and solidifies VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta as a global benchmark in luxury tourism. This groundbreaking production redefines the boundaries of live entertainment by merging water, storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and culinary art into a singular, multisensory format.
1 Hotel Melbourne is Now Open
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, proudly announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. This nature-inspired property marks the brand's long-anticipated debut in Australia, redefining the future of luxury hospitality in the heart of one of the world's most forward-thinking cities.