Hospitality provider Iberostar Group has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme 2025 for its Wave of Change program at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.

The biennial Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is one of the world's leading garden shows, attracting award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturalists from all over the world. The July 2026 event marks the festival's 10th anniversary and will be a celebration of two decades of horticultural excellence, floral artistry and green ingenuity in the extraordinary setting of Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Recognising that Asia's premier flower show is still an undiscovered gem for many garden lovers in the UK, independent tour operator ECT Travel has curated an eight-day/seven-night holiday to the world's greenest city that begins with two full days at this inspiring show.

Following the phenomenal success of its debut site at The O2, which has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening last December, Activate will open at Oxford Street, Vauxhall (Albert Embankment), and Westfield White City over the coming weeks. Blending the thrill of video games with real-world physical activity, Activate offers a completely new kind of competitive socialising experience. Groups of two to five players can jump, climb, and problem-solve their way through high-energy, interactive game rooms featuring lasers, grids, hoops, and portals — a thrilling combination of live-action challenge and futuristic tech.

The five Rio Convention Presidencies (for UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD) issued a joint call to step up cooperation across climate, biodiversity and land action agendas, presenting the first-ever shared Action Agenda declaration, the Belém Joint Statement, which signals a new, synergy-focused phase of implementation under the Rio Conventions. Youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, cities and governments all underscored that this must be driven by rights-based, community-led and science-informed action if it is to deliver real, on-the-ground impact.

Saudi continues to inspire travelers from around the world, a country where every destination tells a different story, from ancient civilizations carved into sandstone to coral-framed coastlines and palm-shaded oases. According to the Ministry of Tourism’s latest data, Saudi welcomed 60.9 million visitors in the first half of 2025, maintaining strong growth momentum across both domestic and international tourism. Total tourism spending reached approximately SAR 161 billion, reflecting a 4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Saudi’s tourism sector continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic diversification and shaping Saudi’s global tourism landscape. From UNESCO heritage sites to untouched coral reefs and world-class cultural events, these six destinations showcase the very best of Saudi - each offering a unique experience that blends history, authenticity, and innovation

Why is it that preparing for a trip often feels more stressful than the trip itself? You book the flights, dream about poolside snacks, and then suddenly you’re deep in a group chat about who’s packing the sunscreen and who’s watching the neighbor’s cat. Somewhere between the to-do lists and the endless piles of “just in case” clothes, the excitement starts to fade. What should feel like a break becomes another job, complete with logistics, timelines, and way too many questions.