Fukuoka City, Japan’s sixth largest city, is located in the southwest of the country and a five-hour Shinkansen ride from the capital. Cited in Expedia’s recent Unpack 25 – The Trends in Travel as the ideal ‘Detour Destination’* from Tokyo, it is steeped in history, has a highly regarded food culture which includes seafood, ramen, Amaou strawberries and a buzzing outdoor food scene, and organically blends natural and urban environments. Below are three reasons to add this ‘oasis in the city’ to your go-to list for the year ahead.

Who’s swiping for love? 60% of Spanish travellers report they are likely to use dating apps on holiday: that’s 69% of 25-34 year olds (and even 50% for 55-64 year olds). By comparison, 39% of Germans, 29% of Portuguese and just 19% of Brits report that they use dating apps while travelling. Within the UK: Londoners are most likely to use dating apps while on holiday:  41% compared to just 10% in the East of England. Across the UK, more than double the number of men report that they use dating apps while abroad compared to women: 27% of men and just 12% of women.

Ahead of FITUR, Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for tours and activities in Spanish, celebrates the launch of new outbound air routes from Mexico in 2024 and advises global tour operators and activity providers to seize the opportunity by preparing targeted offerings for this growing market. These new connections represent not only exciting travel possibilities for Mexican nationals but also a significant opportunity for the travel and tourism sector to engage with an increasingly influential outbound market.

Ardbeg House, one of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year, announces that bookings are now live for those seeking to experience the world-class whisky and hospitality experience, set to open its doors on Islay in Autumn 2025. Guests can now secure their reservations to be among the first to indulge in the ultimate Ardbeggian experience featuring exceptional accommodation, food, and drink, designed to honour the spirit of Islay and share the stories in which the Distillery is steeped.

Building on a track record of remarkable achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its strongest year ever, welcoming a record-high 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024, marking 12% growth in tourism revenues and a notable 15% rise in MICE visitors. This success is a testament to the Emirate’s strategic and sustainable growth vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030.

New campaign pairs the art of hosting with the vibrant lens of comedy, through a lively collaboration with more than 10 celebrated Chinese comedy stars