ITB continues to expand: From 10 to 12 November 2026, ITB Americas will celebrate its debut as a B2B tourism trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico. Messe Berlin announced this today at a press conference at ITB Berlin and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State of Jalisco. At the same time, ITB Berlin is publishing the latest World Travel Monitor® findings of IPK International on travel trends in the Americas in 2024.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli, has unveiled the longest swimming pool in the Maldives, an incredible 210 metre masterpiece, alongside completely refurbished Beach and Sunset Beach Pavilions. The newly revamped Beach Pavilions have been designed by London-based Studio Sixty7 over a six month period and feature a seamless open-plan concept and uninterrupted ocean views.

A six-day journey through Kuhmo, Kostamustie and Tulijärvi that invites travellers to slow down, embrace the rhythm of the wilderness and experience the profound magic of the Arctic. Experience the untouched beauty of Finland’s Arctic Taiga on an unforgettable six-day adventure designed to reconnect travellers with nature’s wonders. From the remote forests of Kuhmo to the breathtaking landscapes of Tulijärvi, this journey is a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, celestial wonders and immersive cultural experiences.

Swan Hellenic has unveiled an expanded selection of enhanced Antarctic voyages, now available to book directly on its website or by travel agents, offering an industry leading choice for discerning explorers. The offer comprises twenty-four, nine-to-13-night round trips from homeport Ushuaia, plus a 20-night semi-circumnavigation voyage from Cape Town. Swan Hellenic today announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic Season cruises, enabling expedition cruise enthusiasts to plan well in advance and book now to avoid disappointment.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea will unveil a Poolside Escape cabana and The White Lotus Bar, inspired by the HBO® Original Series, The White Lotus. As the celebrated filming location of Season 1, Four Seasons Resort Maui invites guests to set-jet to paradise with these distinctive experiences at its iconic Adult Pool from March 14 to May 16, 2025.

With ‘girl gang’ breaks on the rise, Visit Wales has launched four new female-focussed itineraries with a focus on wellbeing, adventure and meaningful multi-generational get-togethers. Female group travel has become a key travel trend for 2025. Visit Wales data shows the hashtag #GirlTrip has been viewed more than 7m times on TikTok in the last 120 days. On Pinterest, “Girls Trip” has seen a 20% year on year increase and 38% increase in mentions across social platforms - as well as spawning millions of the ‘when the girls trip leaves the group chat’ memes.