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Rising demand for premium accommodation and wellbeing-led travel is reshaping the Alpine holiday market. Luxury alpine holidays are entering a new phase, and it has less to do with skiing than with wellness. For decades the Alps have been marketed primarily as a winter sports destination. But a combination of shifting travel habits, rising demand […]

Arabian Travel Market 2026 has been rescheduled again, with organisers confirming the event will now take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The latest move shifts the event from its previously announced 17–20 August 2026 dates, which had already replaced the original 4–7 May 2026 schedule.

Rail Europe is expanding its Swiss portfolio with the addition of a wide range of mountain excursions, now available to travel agencies and distribution partners through Rail Portal and API channels. The new offering gives partners access to some of Switzerland’s best-known alpine journeys, making it easier to combine rail travel and mountain experiences within

Phocuswright this week announced the theme for its 2026 annual conference: Pressures. Power. Pivots. A framework for examining the forces reshaping how demand is created, captured and converted across the travel industry. Registration is now open, with an early-rate window offering $800 in savings that closes May 29.

Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, the industry’s trusted bridge between cruise lines and destinations, has completed specialized training for Dominican Republic tour operator Xploratur to support the launch of “Xploratur Access,” a new division of accessible excursions designed for the cruise market.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc, the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announced its return as an official event partner of the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026, set for Nov. 19-21. For the fourth consecutive year, the company will host its exclusive HGV Clubhouse, a landmark trackside hospitality experience that provides members and

New research from Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has reveal that almost 60% of Brits struggle to disconnect whilst on holiday, despite 74% knowing the importance of being able to unwind when they are away. The study of 2,000 UK adults found that not being able to relax on holiday had ruined

For the second consecutive year, Antigua and Barbuda proudly served as the host destination for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, welcoming travel trade professionals, tour operators, and media from across the globe during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month in May. The event provided an immersive showcase of the

Saudi Arabia is set to deliver 358,000 new hotel rooms to meet rising tourism demand and prepare for major upcoming global events, unleashing a wealth of hospitality investment opportunities in the Kingdom.

Expedia Group announced at its Explore 2026 event an important expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, including new AI-powered travel experiences, ecosystem partnerships and a new philanthropy initiative focused on sustainable and inclusive travel.