Several people outside the African continent often think of Africa as a wildlife destination. Though there are several other things to do on an African safari, it is inevitable to talk about safaris without front-lining wildlife destinations.

Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have unveiled a strategic partnership designed to strengthen regional tourism ties through a new twin-centre holiday offering. This initiative enables travellers to seamlessly combine Doha and Abu Dhabi into a single, multi-city itinerary, making it easier than ever to explore both destinations in one trip. At the heart of this collaboration are Qatar Airways Holidays and Etihad Holidays operated by Capital Holidays, part of ADNEC group, who will jointly curate customised travel packages. Each will draw from a selection of hotels and experiences to design integrated itineraries that capture the essence of both destinations. These packages will be promoted to tour operators across key markets in Europe and North America.

Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced more than four dozen inspiring new trips for 2026, spanning America's West Coast to the wilds of Australia. Each trip is unique, yet all share common elements: human-powered activities, time outdoors in nature and opportunities for genuine connection. Backroads believes engaging actively in the world is key to staying fit for a lifetime and living well.

Beginning in 2026, guests with an eye for majestic landscapes, a taste for ancient architecture and an affinity for Disney inspirations will have even more ways to experience real-world magic with Adventures by Disney on two, brand-new itineraries – Switzerland, and Greece: Mythology of Athens, Peloponnese & Rhodes – adding to a global portfolio of more than 40 guided-group adventures by land and river cruise.

North America's largest Formula 1® attraction is now open at Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas. Set within the 39-acre complex housing the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building, the entertainment destination features 100,000 square feet of immersive experiences: F1® X, a tech-fueled journey through the sport's past and future; F1® DRIVE, the continent's only karting set on part of a real F1® circuit; and F1® HUB, featuring racing simulators, dining and the country's largest F1 store.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways celebrated the remarkable success of the Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme at Arabian Travel Market 2025, with visitor numbers continuing to accelerate at an impressive pace. The Stopover Programme has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47% growth in sales compared to the same period in 2024. More significantly, the number of visitors has surged to 44,000 between January and April 2025, marking a substantial 76% increase over the 25,000 visitors recorded during the same period last year.