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The Peninsula London Celebrates Britain’s Strawberry Season With Afternoon Tea for the Summer
As British strawberry season reaches its peak, The Peninsula London is launching a seasonal Strawberry Afternoon Tea that puts the fruit at the centre of one of the capital’s most enduring and delightful dining rituals. The Strawberry Afternoon Tea will be running from Monday 29th June until Sunday 6th September and will be served in both The Lobby - The Peninsula London’s grand, light-filled ground-floor restaurant - and in Soleil by Claude, located on the 8th floor of the hotel, where guests can also enjoy the experience on the terrace overlooking Hyde Park.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Opens 2026 Season with Luminescent Nights and New Wilderness Adventures
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island has opened for the 2026 season, welcoming guests to British Columbia’s wild west coast with three new bespoke experiences. Guests can look forward to nighttime bioluminescence kayaking, a private floating sauna experience in the inlets around Tofino, and Walk the Wild Side, a guided Flores Island adventure through Ahousaht First Nations territory with its pristine beaches, coastal rainforest and thousand-year-old cedar and spruce trees.
What’s New in The Palm Beaches in 2026
The Palm Beaches are having a major moment, building on record-breaking visitation of more than 10.7 million visitors in 2025. The destination is debuting a lineup of new hotels, chef-driven restaurants, cultural offerings, and emerging neighborhoods that invite travelers to experience the destination in new ways. Together, these additions reinforce The Palm Beaches’ legacy as America’s First Resort Destination®, giving visitors more reasons than ever to stay longer, explore deeper, and return often.
Emirates makes its product debut at ITB China 2026
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today marked its debut at ITB China 2026, treating show visitors to an immersive preview of the airline’s world-class travel experience and signature onboard products. Taking place from 26 to 28 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, ITB China is one of the largest travel trade exhibitions in Asia. Emirates’ participation reinforces its strategic focus on China, deepening market engagement and building new partnerships across the local travel industry.
Evok Collection announces the opening of Nolinski Golfe de Saint-Tropez - April 2027
Evok Collection announces the opening of Nolinski Golfe de Saint-Tropez in Gassin in April 2027. For the first time, Nolinski is venturing beyond an urban setting. Following Paris and Venice, the brand arrives in Gassin, on the doorstep of Saint‐Tropez, in an iconic location: the former Mas de Chastelas, set within three hectares of landscaped gardens. Here, everything is a matter of style and rhythm: lingering lunches, returns from the beach, golden hour at the bar, late dinners, intersecting encounters, coupled with a genuine ease for group and family stays, thanks to thoughtful attention paid to every generation.
Caribbean Week in New York Returns with Strong Regional Leadership Presence
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman and Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill will lead a high-level delegation of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners and directors at Caribbean Week in New York 2026. The premier industry event returns to New York starting Monday, June 1, coinciding with the beginning of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Organized by CTO, this year’s gathering is being held at InterContinental New York Times Square under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’® Newly Transformed Seven Seas Voyager® Sets Sail for First Time
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ®newly refurbished Seven Seas Voyager® has set sail for the first time following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation completed in Marseille, France. The beloved ship returned to service on May 21, 2026, after 25 days in dry-dock with elegantly reimagined suites, refreshed public spaces, enhanced dining experiences, and the introduction of the Epicurean Enrichment Studio, further reinforcing Regent’s continued pursuit of perfection and commitment to continually elevating The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®.
Accommodation Packages Announced at Jessie J’s Iconic Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs Resort
This summer, the golden cliffs of the Algarve will set the stage for an unforgettable evening as BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter Jessie J headlines the 2026 Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort on 31 July 2026. Pine Cliffs Resort is offering two exclusive accommodation packages, giving guests the opportunity to pair a luxury Algarve escape with tickets to the highly anticipated event.
Cruise.co.uk unveils cruise and rail programme
Cruise.co.uk has launched a ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’ for 2027. Six exclusive itineraries are available, with the packages combining rail journeys, tours and a cruise. All departures can be booked now, with most available for a maximum of 25 guests. Highlights include:
Specialized traveler support agents improve service quality by up to 21% compared to AI-solutions
24/7 Travel Partner Desk (247 tpd), a co-sourcing services company operating exclusively in the tourism sector, reports that traveler support delivered by industry-specialized human agents can improve service quality by up to 21% compared to AI-based solutions, according to its operational data. The findings show that human-led operations reach close to 90% quality performance in more than half of cases, with some achieving 100%. By contrast, AI-only support systems peak at 69% compliance, a figure that improves to 79% when human agents are involved in assisted models.
Travelsphere and Just You launch World Cup trade incentive
Escorted tour operators Travelsphere and Just You have launched a new incentive to run during this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every booking made during the tournament, from June 11 – July 16, will go into a draw to win £100 Amazon vouchers.
Catch Every Second of Arsenal vs PSG in the European Cup Final on the Biggest Screens in JBR
The countdown is officially on for the European Cup Final, and Offside is set to bring every moment of the action to life with an electric match-day atmosphere filled with wall-to-wall screens, cold pints, and roaring fans. Kicking off at 8PM, football enthusiasts can witness every nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat moment as Arsenal and PSG go head-to-head for the title in a final that’s already shaping up to be a historic night for football. Adding to the buzz, guests can sip on refreshing drinks, tuck into crowd-pleasing bar bites, and soak up all the energy, drama, and excitement of football’s biggest stage.