In 2026, Adventures by Disney will expand its family vacation options in Europe with a brand-new river cruise itinerary through southern France along the Rhône River. Guests will sail from Lyon through the picturesque Rhône River Valley and Provence while experiencing the rich history, charming culture, distinguished art and culinary prowess of this diverse region, enhanced with masterful Disney storytelling and a touch of magic.

Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has announced the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Chile as its partner countries for 2025, two nations enriched by Arab heritage through centuries of migration and cultural exchange as well as a shared enthusiasm for sport. The 2025 partnerships will showcase shared influences – from cuisine to language – while establishing new collaborations across the initiative’s core focus areas of cultural preservation, creative industries, social development, and innovation.

Madeira is enhancing its accessibility and appeal in 2025 with exciting updates for UK travellers. This winter, British Airways and Jet2 have reintroduced previously suspended routes, with Jet2 also launching a new service from Liverpool. Alongside expanded connectivity, the island will welcome the Romanticism Museum, which delves into its 19th-century heritage and a new luxury hotel, The Editory by the Sea Funchal.

Design-led nhow Frankfurt is set to launch an exclusive NFT collection this February, inspired by its innovative new cocktail menu presented at the property’s NFT Skybar - the highest rooftop bar in Germany. Both the NFT collection and the new menu will be unveiled on February 18.

Hilton has just opened the highly anticipated Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi, with spectacular views overlooking the River Nile. With 255 rooms and suites, the new hotel is situated in the urban Maadi district of Cairo, close to The Museum of Civilisation and boasts inspiring design, modern amenities and dynamic dining and bar offerings. The property extends the flagship brand’s unrivaled hospitality to host leisure and business travelers in this iconic destination.

In 2024, Türkiye welcomed 4,433,782 visitors from the United Kingdom. In the first half of the year, nearly 1.8 million UK travellers arrived, reflecting Türkiye’s continued popularity as a top destination for British tourists seeking its unique mix of vibrant cities, historical sites, and scenic Mediterranean coastline. Türkiye achieved a 9.8% year-on-year growth in its visitor numbers and hosted 62,269,890 visitors in 2024, representing a 20.3% growth compared to 2019, the pre-pandemic year. With this figure, Türkiye also surpassed its targets of 60 million visitors, which it announced earlier in 2024, and 61 million visitors, which it renewed last October. In addition, Türkiye generated 61.1 billion USD (£49.3 billion) in tourism revenue, which is 8.3% more than the previous year.