A new era of alpine adventure begins in Winter 2026 as YTL Hotels' Niseko Village unveils its long-anticipated gondola upgrade. Designed with both comfort and discovery in mind, the next generation lift system promises to transform the mountain experience, offering guests smoother journeys, spectacular views and more time on the slopes. Replacing the long-serving Mori-no Chair, which has carried skiers and snowboarders since the early 1980s, the new Mori-no Gondola will feature sleek cabins that more than double uplift capacity, while cocooning passengers in warmth and comfort. Divided into two sections with an intermediate station, the gondola has been designed for all-weather performance and will continue operating even when conditions at higher elevations become more challenging. Among its 86 cabins, four VIP cabins will feature tables for light dining, while two glass-floor cabins will offer a thrilling new perspective of Niseko's snow-covered landscape.

QnA International, the organiser behind the world's most prestigious B2B platform for destination weddings, today announced the 17th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress — marking a landmark moment as the Congress sets foot on Indian soil for the very first time. DWP Congress 2026 will be held from 6 to 8 October at the magnificent Fairmont Udaipur Palace, with Fairmont Udaipur Palace as the Host Palace Partner. The announcement follows a landmark success at DWP Congress Macao in April 2026 and signals India's arrival as a premier global destination for luxury wedding events and trade. More than 350 of the world's foremost luxury destination wedding planners, creative suppliers, hoteliers, tourism boards, and industry visionaries are expected to converge in Udaipur for three days of curated business meetings, networking, education, and immersive experiences.

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) presents its latest research, “FIFA World Cup Border Management & Visa Facilitation: 20 Years of Evolution (2006–2026)”, highlighting how this historic tournament marks a turning point in global border management and brings together two decades of innovation to deliver one of the most seamless and secure travel experiences ever achieved.

Destinations in Southern Europe, particularly Greece, Spain and Italy, are set to experience a significant surge in international demand during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, capturing 11.71% of global international travel intent between June and August 2026, up +2.47 percentage points compared with the same period last year, according to new analysis from The Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group. The insights, based on Data Appeal Mabrian's data intelligence, the company's Tourism & Destinations division, provide an in-depth analysis of international travel intent performance using the Share of Searches Index* for June, July and August 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.

A new Phocuswright report has revealed that Italy’s travel market reached €30 billion in gross bookings in 2025, rising 4.5% year over year as inbound tourism hit an all‑time high. New data from Phocuswright’s Italy Travel Market Brief 2026 shows a market defined by strong demand, rapid digital adoption and continued structural evolution across hotels, airlines and rail.

Qatar Foundation's Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe. The recognition marks a major milestone for the institution following its opening in November 2025, cementing its place as one of the world's standout cultural destinations as well as being a new addition to the arts and culture landscape of Qatar.