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Les Relais du Goût: Reims’ Gastronomic Festival Returns for Second Edition
Save the date – From September 18 to 21, 2025, Reims invites both locals and visitors to explore its gastronomic and cultural heritage during the second edition of Les Relais du Goût: 5 major stops and over 40 delicious events across the city to celebrate gastronomy and the art of living in Reims.
Heat wave Europe: time to go viral with ‘cool’ offers
As an intense heat wave spreads across Europe, travel behavior is shifting rapidly. Tourists are prioritizing refreshing, shaded, or temperature-friendly activities and travel providers with ‘cool’ offerings should act now to meet this spike in demand. “Tavel providers with ‘cool’ things to do should turn up the heat on viral ads right now in heat wave Europe”, says Dasha Gastol, Sr. Director of Paid Media at Propellic, the destination digital marketing agency for travel & tourism brands.
Celebrating Sustainability: The 2nd Annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
In the heart of Dubai's vibrant Expo City, anticipation builds for the upcoming 2nd Annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony, set to illuminate the evening of October 29, 2025, at Terra. As plans unfold with meticulous care, this event stands as a beacon of innovation and responsibility in the global travel industry.
New Report Reveals Shift in Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Trends
A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalization, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travelers in the region are recalibrating how, where, and why they travel – prioritizing wellbeing, immersive experiences, emotional value, and intentional design over volume and extravagance.
Mountain Lake Lodge to Hold Annual 'Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival' on August 16
The award-winning Mountain Lake Lodge – where Dirty Dancing was filmed 39 years ago and known as Kellerman's Mountain House in the movie – will hold its annual Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Geared especially for Dirty Dancing afficionados to "have the time of their lives" and go back to where the magic began, the festival is open to the public and attracts both fans within driving distance and those farther away with a special two-night package.
Lisbon Gears Up for a Summer and Autumn of Music, Film and Gaming Festivals
Lisbon is gearing up for a summer and autumn packed with music, film, gaming and cultural festivals. From high-energy concerts and open-air cinema to cutting-edge gaming events and world-class opera, there's something for every traveller. Here's the Lisbon Tourism Association's guide to Lisbon's can't-miss experiences in 2025.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week: Your essential guide to Indigenous events in Australia
Held over a week in July each year (in 2025, 6-13 July), this year’s NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of celebrating the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. What better way to mark the occasion than by booking one of the exceptional Aboriginal-guided tours offered through the Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) collective. These immersive experiences offer a meaningful way to connect with Country, culture and community, all year round.
Explore the Top Sights in Northern France on the Tour De France Route With DFDS
The spectacular Tour de France Grand Depart takes place in Lille on Saturday 5 July, as the world-famous cycle race visits the Hauts de France region for only the fifth time. The early stages of the Tour take riders through Lille, Boulogne, Dunkirk and Amiens, before heading west into Normandy. With three convenient ferry routes to France, DFDS makes it easy to follow the peloton and enjoy the best bits of Northern France on a Tour-inspired getaway. The ferry company's recommendations for the top things to see and do along the Tour route are:
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s Much-Awaited Expansion is Now Officially Open
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially opened the doors to its highly anticipated expansion today, making the water’s greatest playground even greater. Spanning 13,445sqm, the all-new area invites guests to dive into the “Lost City,” an exciting continuation of the waterpark’s original story, ‘The Legend of the Lost Pearl’.
Tourism and Culture Take Center Stage at Executive Training Programme in Mongolia
UN Tourism welcomed senior tourism officials from across the Asia-Pacific region to put the spotlight on the vital link between tourism and culture in building resilient and inclusive destinations.
Where Heritage Lives: Celebrate 60 Years of Singapore at Grand Park City Hall
As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, Grand Park City Hall invites travellers to discover a different side of the city, one rich in culture, heritage and architectural elegance. To mark this national milestone, the hotel unveils a specially curated suite of experiences blending history, gastronomy and refined comfort.
Trip.com Group Pioneers a Greener, More Inclusive Global Travel Ecosystem in Sustainability Report
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has released its latest Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company's significant progress in sustainability, centred around its "Friendly Four" framework - Stakeholder-Friendly, Community-Friendly, Family-Friendly, and Environmentally-Friendly. It captures key highlights of the Group's efforts to advance a more sustainable and inclusive future through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth.