A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales

A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales

LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond will launch a luxury sleeper train next year that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales. The Britannic Explorer will run three itineraries: one to the southwestern county of Cornwall and the other to the opposite end of England through the Lake District of Cumbria in the … Read more

How travelling can help keep you young – Firstpost

How travelling can help keep you young – Firstpost

Travelling isn’t only about fun and new experiences. A new study reveals it can also make you look and feel younger. This is because of its positive physical and mental health benefits that help slows down the signs of ageing read more There’s no denying that travelling is fun. It is also the most effective form of … Read more

How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in Jordan’s ancient city of Petra open, as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region’s tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Gaza … Read more

Inbound travel to Japan remains high in the off-peak autumn months

Inbound travel to Japan remains high in the off-peak autumn months

Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. The country welcomed 2.93 million foreign visitors in August, followed by another 2.87 million visitors in September — well above the 2.52 million and 2.27 million who arrived during those same months in … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches first AI human travel companion ‘SARA’

Saudi Arabia launches first AI human travel companion ‘SARA’

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Authority recently launched SARA, a cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) digital human, to serve as a brand ambassador, travel companion, and personal concierge for Kingdom’s tourism. The Kingdom has claimed that SARA is the first digital human travel companion developed for a national tourism board, setting a new standard … Read more

The beautiful Greek island that isn’t one of Europe’s ‘usual suspects’ | Travel News | Travel

The beautiful Greek island that isn’t one of Europe’s ‘usual suspects’ | Travel News | Travel

The Greek island of Naxos has been branded as a quiet paradise compared to its busy neighbours by a travel expert. Speaking exclusively to the Express, the founder of Always On The Shore, Wayne Kask, claimed that the island is much better than its busy neighbours, Santorini and Mykonos. Kask said: “Over in Greece, while Santorini … Read more

Jordan’s Petra sees tourism plunge as Middle East conflict escalates

Jordan’s Petra sees tourism plunge as Middle East conflict escalates

Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in ancient Petra open as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region’s tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Hamas War 13 … Read more

Majorca defends tourist tax as Brits told ‘you’re welcome’ | Travel News | Travel

Majorca defends tourist tax as Brits told ‘you’re welcome’ | Travel News | Travel

Brits were told they are “always welcome” in Majorca as the Balearic government defended its tourist tax at the World Travel Market in London. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport Jaume Bauzà said the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) is being invested into over 200 projects to make the island a “better place for holiday … Read more

More Skytrain cars, Terminal 3 upgrade part of Changi Airport’s S$3 billion enhancement plan

More Skytrain cars, Terminal 3 upgrade part of Changi Airport’s S billion enhancement plan

By the end of this year, Terminal 4 will have a new check-in row that will facilitate fast and easy travel through self-service check-in kiosks and automated bag drops.  The new facilities will increase the terminal’s check-in volume by approximately 15 per cent and will accommodate up to 2,500 passengers per hour.  Terminal 1’s east … Read more

Greenland wants a tourism boom but many feel cold at the prospect

Greenland wants a tourism boom but many feel cold at the prospect

A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists but its remote location and fragile environment – which make it a unique destination – also pose challenges. “The effects of global heating are at their most pronounced in the Arctic,” says Michael Hall, a professor and tourism expert at the University of … Read more