Category Tourism, Organisations & Operators

The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has announced the launch of a pioneering duty-free art program. This program aims to position the UAE as a globally trusted and forward-looking destination for the long-term housing, preservation, and display of high-profile artworks. The initiative establishes a framework that prioritizes governance, legal clarity, and institutional oversight as the foundations of participation.

Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026.

PortAventura World has unveiled two major new family experiences set to open in summer 2026, expanding and renewing the offer at both PortAventura Park and Caribe Aquatic Park. The announcements were made during FITUR 2026, Spain’s leading international tourism trade fair.

As record snowfall transforms Niseko into a pristine winter wonderland, Elite Havens invites travellers to experience Japan’s most coveted ski destination with exclusive last-minute offers on luxury private chalets. Available for bookings until 31 March 2026, guests can enjoy savings of up to 15% on selected Niseko villas and chalets.

As record snowfall transforms Niseko into a pristine winter wonderland, Elite Havens invites travellers to experience Japan’s most coveted ski destination with exclusive last-minute offers on luxury private chalets. Available for bookings until 31 March 2026, guests can enjoy savings of up to 15% on selected Niseko villas and chalets.

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that proposed changes to the U.S. ESTA programme, requiring wider social media disclosures, could directly reduce international travel demand and materially weaken the U.S. Travel & Tourism economy, with up to 157,000 jobs lost – wiping out the same number usually created in one quarter in the U.S.

Travelers seeking awe-inspiring natural phenomena will find North Dakota delivers year-round experiences. Known for its wide-open spaces and natural beauty, the state offers an array of rare and visually striking experiences, from celestial light shows to dramatic prairie storms and wildlife migrations, while remaining refreshingly uncrowded and affordable.

The 2026 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide is now available for free from Explore Fairbanks. This 72-page, full-color publication is an excellent resource for planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, any time of the year.

For decades, visiting Shanghai meant following a familiar set of stops: the Bund at sunset, a stroll through Yuyuan Garden, perhaps a first glimpse of the skyline from Pudong. Increasingly, though, the city wants travelers to move beyond the checklist — and to describe Shanghai in their own words.

Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced the launch of its second annual Trendcast report, exploring the trends defining travel this year.

Informed by Tripadvisor’s global insights, the 2026 Trendcast is based on search, booking and behavioral data, along with user generated content from the platform’s more than one billion reviews and contributions.