Shillong has climbed to the top of India’s most-searched travel destinations according to 2025 trends, signalling a shift in traveller appetite towards off-beat, culturally rich and nature-immersive experiences. Often referred to as the “Scotland of the East”, Meghalaya’s hilltop capital is drawing
Rome will welcome leaders from across the global travel and tourism industry this September as it hosts the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 25th Global Summit – an event seen as both a celebration of sector recovery and a strategic forum for
Portugal’s peak holiday season is facing major turbulence as airport workers across Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Azores embark on rolling strikes that could stretch into early September. Triggered by disputes over pay, unpaid night-shift allowances, and parking charges
Albania is redefining ecotourism and conservation through the EU4Nature initiative, introducing a unified e-invoicing and e-ticketing system across its protected areas. From Shebenik National Park to the unspoilt banks of the Vjosa River, visitors can now book and pay for activities such
Tropical Storm Podul has brought southern China’s travel networks to a standstill, its torrential rains forcing the closure of schools, airports, and even high-profile court hearings. In Hong Kong, the highest-level “black” rainstorm warning shut down classrooms and delayed hospital services, while
Relentless heat and raging wildfires are sweeping across southern Europe, disrupting popular holiday destinations, devastating protected forests, and threatening communities. In Spain’s coastal town of Tarifa, more than 2,000 people were evacuated from beaches and hotels as fast-moving flames tore through eucalyptus
Nepal is charting a new course for its mountaineering industry by waiving climbing permit fees on 97 peaks across the remote Karnali and Sudurpashchim regions for the next two years. The move, aimed at drawing climbers away from the well-worn paths of
In 2025, Laos has firmly positioned itself as the most affordable travel destination in Southeast Asia, drawing attention from budget-conscious travellers worldwide. Recognised for its incredibly low costs, the country offers an exceptional travel experience at a fraction of the price compared
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to open on November 1, 2025, will become the world’s largest archaeological museum. Located next to the Giza Pyramids, GEM will showcase over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, many of which have
Saudi Arabia’s latest tourism initiative is set to reshape the global travel landscape. As part of its ambitious Vision 2030 strategy, the kingdom has invested billions into transforming its Aseer province into a luxury tourism hotspot. Located in the country’s southwestern region,
