Category Tourism, Organisations & Operators

Recent ABTA travel research reveals that one in five adults now prioritise travelling alone, the highest proportion seen this decade. With independent exploration firmly on the agenda, this growing appetite for solo travel aligns perfectly with National Walking Month in May. From two routes spotlighted in Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When: Hiking to experiences ranging from luxury stays across the country to journeys that support local communities, Peru emerges as an exceptional destination – both for solo adventurers and for travellers keen to indulge themselves.

At a time when overtourism is reshaping global travel, the Yukon offers something increasingly rare: space, silence and the freedom to explore without limits. Vast, remote and deeply connected to nature, this is a destination where the journey is shaped not by crowds, but by the landscape itself.

With just 46,000 residents across a territory the size of Spain, the Yukon delivers an extraordinary sense of scale, where wilderness dominates and moose famously outnumber people. Reached via Whitehorse, the territory’s main gateway, around 80% of the region remains true wilderness, creating a setting where travel unfolds at a slower, more considered pace.

At a time when overtourism is reshaping global travel, the Yukon offers something increasingly rare: space, silence and the freedom to explore without limits. Vast, remote and deeply connected to nature, this is a destination where the journey is shaped not by crowds, but by the landscape itself.

With just 46,000 residents across a territory the size of Spain, the Yukon delivers an extraordinary sense of scale, where wilderness dominates and moose famously outnumber people. Reached via Whitehorse, the territory’s main gateway, around 80% of the region remains true wilderness, creating a setting where travel unfolds at a slower, more considered pace.

Escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have launched a ‘Holiday Assurance Guarantee’.

Valid on new bookings made until May 31 and for tours departing in 2026, it allows travellers to amend their booking as many times as required up to 75 days prior to departure without any amendment fees*.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong Travel & Tourism growth, with the sector expanding by 5.3% in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets.

WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), a leading global study of Travel & Tourism performance, highlights the region’s strong performance across key indicators, including international visitor spending, domestic travel, and business travel.

As spring bursts into bloom, Europe’s vineyards come to life with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, offering wine lovers the perfect opportunity to explore these regions at their most captivating before the summer crowds arrive.

From late March, the vineyard celebrates budburst, delicate shoots unfurling like nature’s finest embroidery. By May, the rows are lush and vibrant, sunlight glinting on every leaf, making spring the perfect, serene moment to wander the vines before the harvest crowds arrive. SmoothRed, experts in luxury wine travel, have curated the top destinations for an unforgettable spring escape.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience even more of Tennessee’s breathtaking scenery and natural beauty with the addition of 37 newly curated gravel cycling routes to its Bike Tennessee program. Launching today, these routes build upon an existing network of 52 road cycling routes, adding more than 1,000 miles of diverse terrain and creating even more opportunities for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the state on two wheels.

WK Management Consulting GmbH (WKMC) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Little Guest brand and digital assets, strengthening its position in the family travel market. Little Guest is a leading marketing and lead generation platform dedicated to child-friendly hotels and destinations worldwide, connecting the world’s finest child-friendly properties with the discerning families who belong in them, helping guests to discover, compare, and book directly with the hotels themselves. Member properties, meanwhile, benefit from a marketing platform with an engaged database of over 120,000 users, providing unmatched visibility among a highly qualified, travel-ready family audience.

WK Management Consulting GmbH (WKMC) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Little Guest brand and digital assets, strengthening its position in the family travel market. Little Guest is a leading marketing and lead generation platform dedicated to child-friendly hotels and destinations worldwide, connecting the world’s finest child-friendly properties with the discerning families who belong in them, helping guests to discover, compare, and book directly with the hotels themselves. Member properties, meanwhile, benefit from a marketing platform with an engaged database of over 120,000 users, providing unmatched visibility among a highly qualified, travel-ready family audience.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Dida today announced a strategic partnership with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI), selecting Dida as its lead digital distribution partner for the “Trusted Thailand” initiative in the China market.

The agreement was signed at Dusit Thani Bangkok by Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of TAT, and Mr. Daryl Lee, Group CEO of Dida Holdings.