‘Maldives of the Middle East’: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project takes shape
Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers. Read More
A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland
Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design. Read…
ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?
According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027. Read More
This flight app is making airport connections less stressful
Flighty’s new connection assistant breaks down every step of your journey and predicts how long each will take. Read More
More than 30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spots
South Korea has extended voting for its ambitious travel directory of the 10,000 must-visit destinations across the country. So far, more than 30,000 people have already had their say. Read…
Florence, Prague and Salzburg: These are the best cities in Europe, according to Travel + Leisure
After votes were cast by more than 200,000 people, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico came out on top on the overall world list, with the highest ranked European city…
Got €200,000 to spare? This ultra-exclusive trip for the 2026 solar eclipse could be yours
Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it’s only available for one booking at each of its two hotels.…
Vikings, Victorians and vultures: UK’s first live-action historical show park to open in July
The new attraction, Kynren – The Storied Lands, tells stories from England’s history both real and fictional across shows and immersive experiences. Read More
Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year’s coolest European travel trends
According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe. Read More
Canary Islands’ new voluntary tourist tax will fund local sustainability projects
Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable. Read…