A journey defined by silence, the scent of snow-covered forests, sweeping mountain views, and the steady rhythm of your own breath – this is cross-country skiing. For it´s devoted followers, it is far more than a sport. Along seemingly endless trails stretching from the Little Carpathians to the majestic Tatras, skiers become part of the landscape, discovering nature's quiet beauty and a rare sense of harmony. Widely regarded as one of the healthiest winter activities, cross-country skiing engages the entire body, builds endurance and offers a deeply immersive outdoor experience.

Central Holidays, the award-winning travel brand, celebrated for its destination expertise and signature affordable-luxury experiences, proudly announces the launch of its new "South Africa & Beyond" Travel Brochure. This informative tool showcases thoughtfully customized travel ideas across Southern and Eastern Africa, designed to align with travelers' interests while supporting sustainable tourism and meaningful community engagement. Featuring expertly curated programs throughout South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, the brochure invites travelers to experience iconic wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant cultures through responsible travel practices, locally rooted partnerships, and world-class hospitality that gives back to the destinations it celebrates.

Travelers aren’t just attending events – they’re building entire trips around them. Arival’s new report, The Event-Driven Traveler, reveals that fandom – whether for a sport, artist, or performance – is a major motivator for travel, especially among younger audiences. With global fan-based events such as the World Cup, Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour, and the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, passion-driven travel is set to accelerate even further.

Visit Qatar has announced the return of the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on 30 January 2026 at the iconic Stadium 974, bringing one of Qatar’s most exciting electronic-dance music experiences to life with an extraordinary lineup of international artists across two dynamic stages.

Hotel revenues in Oman rose by more than 18% year-on-year between January and September 2025 to reach a new nine-month high of OMR193.4 million (US$505 million), according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. In the same period, room revenues climbed by nearly 21%, occupancy rose by 13%, hotel guest numbers grew by 9% and employment in the hospitality sector increased by 5.3%, the company said.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the signing marks IHG’s entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia.