For one month each year, Saudi changes its rhythm entirely. Days grow quieter and slower, and then, as the sun sets, Saudi comes alive. Streets fill, tables stretch long, music and storytelling echo through historic districts, and cities transform into social spaces shaped by food, family, and shared moments. For visitors, Ramadan offers one of the most immersive ways to experience Saudi, not through landmarks alone, but through how life is lived when the sun sets.

Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America is delighted to announce a significant rise in demand for holidays to Central America — with Guatemala emerging as one of 2026's fastest‑growing Central American destinations. Long beloved by backpackers for its affordability, adventure and culture — from smouldering volcanoes to vibrant chicken buses — Guatemala has traditionally flown under the radar for luxury travellers. That is now rapidly changing as discerning visitors increasingly seek out both its iconic sights and hidden gems. With a surge in demand fuelled by MICHELIN recognition, high‑profile media exposure, and renewed traveller curiosity, Guatemala is stepping confidently into the spotlight.

andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge reopened on 18 December 2025 after a thoughtful refurbishment, welcoming guests back to a place that feels both familiar and entirely new. Emerging as a next-generation private safari retreat designed for intimate gatherings, perfect for small groups, multi-generational families and milestone celebrations. The result is a key destination shaped for life’s most meaningful moments, carried by the warm, effortless hospitality that has always defined the Zuka experience. As part of andBeyond’s ongoing commitment to investing in its lodge portfolio, this much-loved lodge within Phinda Private Game Reserve returns as a home for every generation.

With 142 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico’s state of Jalisco is finalising preparations to welcome international visitors, highlighting its strong tourism, transport and fan-focused readiness. Guadalajara, Jalisco’s capital, will host four group-stage matches at Estadio Guadalajara, including an opening-day fixture and the highly anticipated Mexico vs South Korea match on 18 June 2026.

This week marks the official opening of Desert X AlUla 2026, the landmark fourth edition of the international, open-air biennial exhibition. Arts AlUla, in collaboration with Desert X, welcomes visitors to experience a stellar line-up of Saudi and international multi-generational artists whose site-responsive earthworks, sculptures, and installations will engage in a powerful dialogue with the awe-inspiring landscapes and layered heritage of AlUla.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces another year of record-breaking results for the Emirate, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025 – a 6% year-on-year increase – alongside a 12% growth in tourism revenues.