Tourism News Page 48
What to Pack in Your Travel Health Kit
A travel health kit is one of those things people tend to appreciate most when they actually need it. It is easy to focus on passports, chargers, and clothes, then assume you can sort out health basics later if anything comes up. But small problems feel much bigger when you are in transit, dealing with a language barrier, or trying to find the right pharmacy in a place you do not know well.
America 250 Travel Is Surging-- Award-Winning Author Jessica James Reveals 250 Historic Sites
With the United States Semiquincentennial approaching on July 4, 2026, interest in historic sites and Revolutionary War–era destinations is building, with early booking trends pointing to increased demand—and growing concerns about overcrowding at iconic locations. Award-winning author and travel expert Jessica James has released a timely solution: The Patriot's Journey: 250 Sites to Visit for America 250, a comprehensive travel guide designed to help visitors experience America's founding story—without fighting the crowds.
Discover Puerto Rico and Matador Network Highlight the Island's Adventurous Side in New Roku Series
Puerto Rico isn't just a place to vacation; it's an oasis for deeper connections with the natural world and with yourself. Discover Puerto Rico and their agency of record R&R Partners teamed up with Matador Network to present the island through the eyes of a local in a three-part series, "Puerto Rico: Mountains to Coast," streaming now on Matador Network and Roku.
TRAVEL & TOURISM SEES BEST YEAR EVER AND EMERGES AS THE WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING SECTOR
Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, revealing the sector significantly outpaced global economic growth. According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached arecord US$11.6 trillion in 2025, accounting for 9.8% of the global economy. The sector’s growth (4.1%) exceeded overall global economic growth (2.8%) by almost 50%, underscoring its role as a primary engine of global expansion.
Cycling Tour Ready: The Essential Gear Guide for First-Time Riders
Cycling tourism has grown far beyond hardcore riders chasing mountain passes and personal records. More people now see cycling tours for what they really are: a rewarding way to travel, slow down, cover real ground, and experience places more closely than you ever could from a car or bus window. It is active, scenic, and often surprisingly freeing.
What Sunglasses Are Ideal for Beach Travel Experiences?
A beach trip sounds relaxing until you find yourself squinting under intense sunlight or dealing with glare reflecting off the water. The right sunglasses can completely transform your experience, offering both protection and comfort while enhancing your overall style. Whether you're lounging on the sand, swimming, or exploring coastal spots, choosing the ideal pair of sunglasses is more important than many people realize.
Costa Rica Blue: essential COSTA RICA launches new platform to protect the country's oceans
According to the National Geographic Institute, Costa Rica's marine territory is ten times larger than its land area, yet this reality is not always part of the country's collective awareness. In response, and with the goal of promoting conservation and education, the essential COSTA RICA country brand launched Costa Rica Blue, a digital platform designed to bring Costa Ricans closer to the knowledge and importance of their oceans.
Say “I Do” on the Water: Destination Weddings with Bhaya Cruises in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Couples seeking an extraordinary destination wedding can now exchange vows in one of the world's most breathtaking natural settings with Bhaya Cruises, offering bespoke celebrations set against the dramatic limestone karsts and the emerald waters of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.
New for Summer 2026 - Forest Adventure Zone to Boost Family Tourism in Scottish Highlands
A new £500,000 forest adventure zone is sliding into action in the Scottish Highlands this summer, in a major family tourism boost for the Cairngorms National Park. Work is now underway at Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, located between Aviemore and Inverness, including a new six-lane toboggan run-style attraction. The first of its kind in Scotland, the new experience is expected to bring 10,000 more visitors to the park over a 12-month period.
Jet2's First Flight to La Palma Takes-Off
Jet2 has marked the launch of its brand-new route to La Palma, after the UK's favourite airline and tour operator's inaugural flight departed from Manchester Airport on Friday (3rd April) afternoon. Perfectly timed for the Easter holidays, the full flight signalled the start of Jet2 operating award-winning flights and holidays to La Palma for Summer 2026 – its fifth destination in the Canary Islands.
Tabacón Unveils 'Sensory Luxury', a Nature-Led Approach to Wellbeing in Costa Rica
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, a rainforest retreat in the shadow of Costa Rica's Arenal volcano, has launched a new programme based around Sensory Luxury. Embracing the restoration of natural balance Sensory Luxury goes back to basics, showcasing how wellbeing doesn't have to be engineered and can be activated organically through air, water, sound, texture and flavour. The program identifies both active and passive practices framed by natural settings around the resort that harness the power of nature to take guests a step beyond relaxation and guide them to tune into the frequencies and rhythms that recalibrate from the inside out.
Chihuahua uncovered: Mexico’s best-kept travel secret
Vast, rugged and quietly spectacular, Chihuahua remains a largely undiscovered treasure within Mexico. Those who venture north are rewarded with a place that feels almost untouched, where epic landscapes, living traditions and a sense of discovery still define the journey.