Purple Ski, the premier luxury chalet operator offering exceptional properties across the French Alps, is delighted to unveil Chalet Pierre, Méribel, the latest addition to its portfolio. Originally built in 1959 and among the very first chalets in the resort, Chalet Pierre has been meticulously rebuilt for 2026, combining contemporary luxury with the heritage and … Read more
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides. During a celebratory ceremony held at the award-winning waterparkDr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and Rayan Al Haddar, General Manager of Yas Waterworld … Read more
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy. The move marks a strategic expansion of Visa’s role beyond payments, positioning the company at the … Read more
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission is proud to announce that the British Virgin Islands Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience has been honoured with a 2026 International Telly Award, recognizing excellence in immersive and mixed-reality storytelling. The award was presented in the Craft – Use of 360 Video category, which celebrates innovative approaches … Read more
A third (34%) of holidaymakers have seen an increase in potentially fraudulent travel content on social media over the last 12 months, according to new research from global payment service provider, emerchantpay. With fraudsters embracing new technologies, such as AI, scams are becoming more convincing – during the peak travel season, Brits could see themselves … Read more
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern, the AI-powered travel platform built on the world’s largest source of travel intent data. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 now underway and roughly a third of … Read more
Artificial intelligence dominated the agenda at Business Travel Show Europe, but it wasn’t the conference’s defining message.Across three days of discussions covering technology, travel management, procurement, supplier relationships, traveller safety and geopolitical uncertainty, a more fundamental theme consistently emerged.Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel’s next competitive advantage.Whether speakers were discussing AI, travel policy, supplier partnerships … Read more
New booking data from Virgin Trains Ticketing has revealed the UK destinations that saw the biggest spike in train arrivals during summer 2025, with the data pointing to four clear seasonal travel trends: sporting events, airport journeys, seaside escapes and tourist towns. Ascot in Berkshire saw the biggest uplift, with bookings up 158% compared with … Read more
As travellers seek adventure without compromising on comfort, flashpacking is putting a luxurious spin on the backpacking spirit – hiking by day, glamping or checking into boutique hotels by night and embracing freedom without sacrificing style, wellness or a great night’s sleep. From the brand new White Elephant Aspen offering a luxurious escape after a … Read more
Jamaica and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) have expressed deep condolences and solidarity with the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, causing tragic loss of life, injuries, displacement, infrastructure damage and widespread destruction. In a … Read more