Golf has never been more popular. There has been a surge of people taking up golf in recent years, especially since the pandemic. According to figures from the 'Golf Tourism Market Report and Forecast 2024 – 2032', the market is predicted to grow by 7.4% in the next 8 years, reaching a value of $45.05 billion. And interestingly the game is gaining traction with women too. With much anticipated golf events on the horizon such as the 153rd Open in July and the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, we've rounded up the hottest golf holidays worldwide with breathtaking views, sunny skies and of course, glorious fairways. Golf widows and widowers will also be well looked after with state-of-the-art resort facilities, ensuring there is something to be loved by everyone.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise introduces, "BASIN Glacial Waters," the official identity of its highly-anticipated, alpine wrapped, thermal bathing experience. Resting along the shore of Canada's iconic lake and thoughtfully designed to appear to be embedded into the natural landscape, the indoor-outdoor, all-sensory space is currently in the final stages of completion - ahead of its summer 2025 opening.

The Om Festival, New England's premier yoga and wellness festival, returns for its highly anticipated third annual event, July 23-27, 2025, at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, VT. Set in the Green Mountains, this five-day festival offers world-class yoga, live music, wellness activities, and outdoor adventures, making it a transformative experience for all ages and skill levels.

SeaWorld is thrilled to announce its exciting line-up of all-new rides and attractions opening in Spring 2025. Guests to the award-winning SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego can look forward to one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring experiences the whole family can enjoy. New attractions include the all-new Immersive Experience at SeaWorld Orlando – a revolutionary attraction that takes guests on a breathtaking journey to the top of the world and beneath the sea. At SeaWorld San Diego, the much-anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will be unveiled– the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. And, at SeaWorld San Antonio young guests will be transported into the heart of SeaWorld's animal rescue efforts with the all-new Rescue Jr. hub, a kid-friendly, hands-on adventure zone.

SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, the National Organisation for the Promotion of Tourism, is systematically and purposefully preparing a worthy presentation of Slovakia at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan (13 April – 13 October 2025). The aim is to present our country in a professional and attractive way, to support Slovak tourism on distant markets, and to work on the development of the business and investment environment through this prestigious international event.

Following the annual strategic meeting with Inverotel, one of the largest Spanish hotel investment groups, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has negotiated better labour market arrangements for the backbone of Jamaica's tourism sector - its dedicated workforce. The meeting included key representatives from Inverotel and senior tourism officials in the margins of FITUR, the leading tourism trade fair held in Spain. Established in 2007, the Inverotel Group currently has 18 members from various hotel chains, which together have around 100,000 rooms in the Americas and the Caribbean. The discussion, led by the Minister, focused on a comprehensive plan that will address three critical areas: housing accessibility, professional development through training, and retirement security. "Our tourism workers are the heart and soul of Jamaica's hospitality sector," said Minister Bartlett. "This initiative represents the commitment of our largest investors to our workers’ well-being and professional growth, ensuring a sustainable future for both our employees and the sector," he added.