City breaks and cultural holidays lead European travel preferences as 76% of Europeans plan trips between October 2026 and March 2027.
Ruby Hotels has launched Dive In With Ruby, a live music programme connecting hotel guests and local audiences with emerging performers. The series features four performances across London and Munich, combining headline appearances with artist-selected Secret Sets. R&B singer-songwriter Sasha Keable and indie-pop duo Good Neighbours lead the programme, with each choosing an emerging act
Macau plans to invest approximately MOP130 billion, equivalent to about US$16 billion, in four major projects designed to strengthen tourism, technology, education and logistics. The five-year investment programme represents one of Macau’s strongest attempts to reduce its economic dependence on casino gaming. Authorities want non-gaming industries to contribute around 60% of gross value added by
Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched Avani Book Club, a new global hospitality initiative designed to turn reading into a destination-driven travel experience across selected hotels and resorts worldwide. The programme brings curated books, local storytelling, author-led events, book swaps, reading corners, and community gatherings into the hotel stay, giving modern travellers a slower and
A global study featuring Thailand, Japan, India, New Zealand, Iceland, Italy, and Switzerland reveals how transformative travel is driving emotional growth, cultural understanding, and personal change. The research highlights the growing demand for meaningful travel experiences that go beyond traditional tourism.
Spain is intensifying efforts to reposition itself as a leading destination for cultural, heritage, gastronomy, and nature-based tourism by promoting lesser-known inland regions to international travelers in Hong Kong. The Tourism Office of the Consulate General of Spain in Guangzhou recently organized a major tourism promotion event in Hong Kong aimed at showcasing Spain’s inland
Buyuk Han in Nicosia evolves from Ottoman caravanserai to vibrant cultural hub, showcasing Cypriot heritage, crafts, architecture, and living history.
Holland America unveils over 150 immersive cultural tours for 2026, offering authentic travel experiences across Europe, Asia, and beyond for curious global explorers.
Emerging playwrights explore global culture and travel in a major international challenge. Their finalist works highlight discovery, identity, and artistic storytelling.
Qatar Airways and Swizz Beatz unveil The Creative 100, celebrating global innovation, art, and cultural travel at Art Basel Paris 2025.
Galway rises as Ireland’s cultural gem, blending centuries of heritage with vibrant festivals, live music and coastal beauty—appealing to international travelers.
Belgium’s historic city of Leuven is poised to take center stage in 2025 as it celebrates the 600th anniversary of KU Leuven, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. While often overshadowed by Brussels, Bruges, or Ghent in traditional tourism circles, Leuven is now capturing international attention as a sustainable, culturally rich, and intellectually
