Tourism, Organisations & Operators

As travelers increasingly pursue experiences that go beyond sightseeing to foster genuine connection and engagement, award-winning luxury tour operator Timbuktu Travel is seeing a profound shift in the way trips are planned and experienced. The company has revealed its predictions for the travel trends set to define 2026, highlighting growing demand for small-group and multi-generational travel, wellness-focused escapes, and thoughtfully curated experiences that allow travelers to engage fully with the destinations they visit. More

For those planning a family ski holiday this February half term, Powder Byrne’s programmes will be in full swing, with dedicated teams on hand to welcome guests to some of the best resorts in the Swiss Alps. Powder Byrne’s children’s ski programmes offer tailored, expert-led experiences for ages 3 to 19, guiding young skiers from their first steps on the snow to advanced, independent skiing, all within a safe, fun, and confidence-building environment. With the expert support of Powder Byrne, families can switch off and enjoy the mountains without the usual holiday pressure, creating a break that is relaxed and full of fun. More

WeRoad highlights major travel trends shaping 2026, driven by changing traveller motivations and behaviour. Demand is surging for emerging destinations like Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, alongside continued popularity of classic favourites such as the Dolomites and Amalfi Coast. Travellers are increasingly seeking personal growth, human connection and relief from loneliness, with solo travel — especially among women — rising sharply. Key 2026 trends include balancing new and familiar destinations, shorter flexible trips, digital detox travel, solo-but-social experiences, and viewing travel as a form of self-care and wellbeing. More

As one-in-twelve British holidaymakers1 get set to head off to the ski slopes in Europe, the 19th annual Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays, has found that Italian ski resorts will be the ones to beat for value – although lesser-known resorts in Norway and Finland are now rising up the ranks to rival Italy and its close-competitor Bulgaria in the best value top 10.  With price rises averaging over 10 per cent year-on-year in the ski resorts surveyed, Italy’s Bardonecchia and Passo Tonale are again rated the cheapest options for both adult and family skiers

Using local prices for a lift pass, ski equipment, tuition, meals and drinks researched by Crystal Ski Holidays and converted into sterling by Post Office to calculate one week resort costs for a family of four2, Passo Tonale is rated best value of 30 family ski resorts surveyed for the second year running.  Despite recording an above average increase of 14.4 per cent year-on-year, the barometer cost of £1,797 in Passo Tonale was half that of the most expensive ski resort, Saalbach, where prices rose 20.5 per cent to £4,060. More

Backroads, the global leader in active travel since 1979, today announced its Top Adventure Travel Trends for 2026, based on early guest bookings and insights from its worldwide team of Trip Leaders and Travel Experts representing more than 60 countries across 550 itineraries worldwide. Decades of proprietary guest data and on-the-ground research reveal that travelers, now more than ever, are prioritizing meaningful, wellness-focused adventures and authentic connections with off-the-beaten-path destinations and communities. More