Vienna Welcomes Christmas Before December Arrives
The smell of roasted chestnuts, the glow of Christmas lights and the sound of festive music are returning to Vienna as Austria's capital begins its Christmas market season. Two of the city's seasonal markets, at Schönbrunn Palace and Stephansplatz, are scheduled to open on 6 November, offering an early taste of the celebrations that will gather...
Papua New Guinea Celebrates Its Canoe Festival
Along the waterfront of Alotau in Papua New Guinea, the usually peaceful waters of Milne Bay are preparing for a burst of activity as the Kenu and...
Portugal's Skies Prepare for Balloon Spectacle
The wide-open landscapes of Portugal's Alentejo region are about to become a canvas of colour as the International Hot Air Balloon Festival returns...
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European Business Travel Spending Outpaces Trips
Europe’s corporate travel budgets are rising substantially faster than the number of journeys employees take. Research from the Global Business...
Qatar Airways Opens New American Links
A new air connection is bringing Doha closer to two South American capitals. Qatar Airways has inaugurated a twice-weekly service linking its hub...
Expedia Raises Outlook Amid Travel Uncertainty
Travellers are still booking holidays and international journeys despite mounting geopolitical disruption. Expedia has raised its full-year gross...
Egypt Seeks More Revenue Per Visitor
Egypt is shifting its tourism strategy towards longer stays and higher spending, targeting up to $40 billion in annual visitor receipts by 2030 as...
Phuket Hotels Expand as Demand Weakens
Phuket's hotel developers are pressing ahead with thousands of new rooms despite softer visitor demand, raising questions about the balance between...
Seoul Leads Bookings as Tourism Surges
Seoul has emerged as the world's most-booked city for November travel in Amadeus's latest hospitality report, reinforcing South Korea's position as...
Tokyo Tops Searches Despite Visitor Slowdown
Tokyo has topped global destination searches for November travel, according to Amadeus, even as Japan's latest visitor figures point to weaker...
Airbnb Spending Intensifies Los Angeles Debate
Airbnb's substantial spending on Los Angeles politics is drawing renewed scrutiny as the city considers relaxing restrictions on holiday rentals...
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Chinese Travel Warning Disrupts Thai Tourism
Thailand's efforts to revive Chinese tourism have suffered another setback after a safety warning from Beijing contributed to cancellations and...
Gulf Hotels Confront Weak Winter Bookings
Hotels across the Gulf are entering their busiest tourism season with weaker bookings than expected, as security concerns and disrupted international...
British Airways Prepares Return To Dubai
British Airways is preparing to restore direct flights between London Heathrow and Dubai on 3 November, marking another step towards the recovery of...
Marriott Raises Forecast Amid Stronger Demand
Marriott International has raised its full-year revenue growth forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, supported by...
Ryanair Warns Fuel Costs Threaten Fares
European budget airline Ryanair is considering temporary staff pay freezes and additional cost reductions as soaring fuel prices threaten to push...
Florida Cruise Port Plans Major Expansion
Port Everglades in Florida is considering approximately $1.7 billion in cruise-related infrastructure investments over the next two decades,...
Norwegian Cruise Recovery Gains Early Momentum
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, offering early evidence that its operational turnaround is...
Hyatt Lifts Outlook Despite Resort Weakness
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has raised its full-year revenue growth forecast following stronger-than-expected third-quarter trading, although weaker...
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Antarctic Tourism Growth Raises Guide Concerns
Rapid growth in Antarctic tourism is raising concerns about whether the supply of experienced expedition guides can keep pace with the increasing...
Egypt Seeks Longer Stays, Higher Spending
Egypt is shifting its tourism strategy towards attracting higher-spending visitors and encouraging longer holidays, targeting annual tourism revenue...
Jamaica Tourism Rebounds Despite Unresolved Recovery
Jamaica's tourism industry is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, but hotel operators warn that unresolved insurance claims...
Vrbo Introduces Deferred Holiday Rental Payments
Holiday rental platform Vrbo has introduced a payment option allowing travellers to reserve eligible properties without an immediate charge,...
A Private Kingdom on the River Bann
Some of the most expensive things in hospitality are things that are not there. No queue at reception. No stranger at the next table. No second...
Ofland Escalante: A Different Way to Stay Close to the Wild
The road into Escalante does not announce itself in any dramatic way. It unfolds slowly, through long stretches of desert that feel at once exposed...
A Better Way to Go Far, with Far and Wild Travel
There was a time when luxury travel could rely on a simple promise: access. Access to remote landscapes, exclusive lodges, or carefully insulated...
Colombia, Understood Thoughtfully - With Metropolitan Touring
Some places resist being understood all at once. They reveal themselves gradually, through shifts in landscape, changes in rhythm, and moments that...