Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and bilateral development actors to explore how sustainable and rural tourism can diversify economies and boost social inclusion across landlocked developing nations. According to UN Tourism, LLDCs welcomed 50 million international tourism arrivals in […] More
The small village of Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye has won the coveted title of France’s Favorite Village for 2025, a national title awarded for a site of unique spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. Located in the foothills of the Vercors massif, half-way between Grenoble and Valence, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is named after Saint Anthony the Great, whose relics and bones […] More
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat where northern Thai traditions meet a strong commitment to sustainability, set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai. Located just 40 minutes from Chiang Rai […] More
Cirque du Soleil’s critically acclaimed ‘Ovo’ returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January for the first time since 2018, and is being offered as part of a new coach break with Just Go! Holidays. Dive into the enchanting world of ‘OVO’, where a charming ladybug captures the heart of a quirky new insect in […] More
Long celebrated for its surreal fairy chimneys, sunrise hot-air balloon rides, cave hotels, and vast underground cities that once sheltered early Christians, Cappadocia continues to enchant visitors from across Europe, North America, and the Far East. In 2024, the region welcomed over 4.37 million visitors to its museums and archaeological sites, while a record 933,000 […] More
Orlando, the Halloween Vacation Capital, is set to deliver 80 days of seasonal celebrations, blending family friendly fun with spine-tingling thrills. This year’s lineup includes the country’s largest horror convention, extended Halloween events at the theme parks, interactive trick-or-treat trails, horror-inspired performing arts shows and even an elegant Vampire Ball to usher in Halloween. “As […] More
Calvià, located in southwest Mallorca, has welcomed the new Illes del Ponent Marine Reserve, marking a decisive step in strengthening the protection of its coastline and its credentials as a sustainable tourism destination. The new protection scheme includes enclaves of high ecological value such as El Toro, the Islas Malgrats, and l’Ila del Sec, covering […] More
Vidhi Shah, Director, Head of Commercial Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81% – up 4.5% year-on-year- with the number of international visitors climbing 6.1% to almost 10 million between January and June 2025, according to new research and insight from leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell. Cavendish […] More
