Few sporting events in the world begin quite literally from a volcano. Santorini Experience does exactly that for the 12th year. From October 16–18, 2026, athletes from around the globe will swim through the deep waters of the Caldera and run across Santorini’s volcanic slopes, in one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations.

Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has introduced a new tiered reward structure as part of its ‘travelmore’ loyalty programme. The new system rewards guests for the number of days they have travelled with savings on future departures.

Every July, the diving world pauses to celebrate the women who have made the ocean their own. This year, Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day with a three-day programme from 17 to 19 July 2026, brought to life by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director, alongside Jenna Lehocki, the resort’s resident marine biologist.

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that it will extend its direct service between Tallinn (Estonia) and Vienna (Austria) into the upcoming winter season, transforming the route into a year-round connection between the Estonian and Austrian capitals.

One in five hotel photos on major booking platforms shows indicators of being AI-generated or AI-enhanced. That is the finding of an analysis of 25,550 images used by hotels to advertise their rooms, facilities, restaurants and amenities. The study was conducted by Berlin-based marketing agency ABCD Agency in partnership with German forensic AI verification provider ContentGuard.me. Hotel photos are one of the most decisive factors when booking accommodation online. Yet there are growing signs that the imagery travelers rely on is no longer just traditionally retouched but increasingly created or altered using artificial intelligence.

Air Canada expects to welcome more than 1 million customers on board over the course of the next week as it kicks off the summer season with a full schedule of flights across Canada. With more than 50 destinations across Canada, the airline is celebrating the very best of the country coast-to-coast-to-coast and beyond, connecting Canadians with the people, places and experiences that make Canada a very special place for all of us. With Canada Day upon us, customers can expect special touches throughout the travel experience that reflect the pride that every employee feels as the flag carrier for our country.