One year after Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Members and cruise industry executives gathered in Aruba, the FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Scheduled for June 23–26, the annual event will bring together destination stakeholders and senior cruise leaders for strategic meetings, networking and collaboration aimed at strengthening partnerships […]

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is returning to Notting Hill Carnival 2026 with Magical Mas, and this year, they’re going bigger. For the second year running, JTB will be masquerading in full costume with the Magical Mas Carnival Band at Europe’s largest street festival as it marks its 60th anniversary – a landmark edition that […]

Uganda will host the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa for the first time on 2-3 February 2027, marking a major milestone for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector and reinforcing its ambition to become one of Africa’s leading investment destinations. The announcement follows a partnership between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the bench – […]

Poland is one of Europe’s safest countries for women travelling alone. It ranks 25th on the Global Peace Index, ahead of the UK, France and Spain, and more women feel safe walking alone at night there than in Norway, Switzerland or Portugal. On the Global Terrorism Index 2026, Poland ranks 48th with a score of […]

The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) and Arajet hosted a new destination marketing activation at Miami’s LoanDepot Park during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins, featuring Dominican baseball legend Juan Marichal as the event’s guest of honor. The initiative showcased the Dominican Republic’s premier tourism offerings to thousands of […]

Calabria is strengthening its position as one of the top seaside destinations in the Mediterranean, having received 27 Blue Flags for 2026. This places it second in Italy, behind only Liguria. This accolade cements the region’s reputation as a coastal destination that successfully combines scenic beauty, environmental quality, tourist facilities, and a commitment to sustainability.

Under newly tightened cruise ship regulations in Santorini, Canaves Collection is offering a timely perspective on what this shift means for the island, its visitors, and the future of thoughtful tourism in the Cyclades. After years of concern from local hoteliers and stakeholders around the pressure of daily cruise arrivals, new measures are now in […]

New research from AllClear Travel Insurance has analysed search volume, TikTok hashtags, and average June temperatures to reveal the best events to celebrate Summer Solstice around the world. With Summer Solstice nearly here (20-21st June), and marking the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, cultures around […]

As travellers increasingly swap crowded tourist hotspots for quieter, more authentic experiences, new research has revealed the world’s most spectacular hidden nature gems. The shift reflects a growing appetite for off-the-beaten-path travel. Recent travel trend research found that almost three in five (58%) of Brits now prioritise lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hotspots. With this […]

The CTM Travel Programme Maturity Index, launching exclusively at Business Travel Show Europe next Wednesday, shows European travel programmes are more mature than their global counterparts, and the UK – specifically – signals stronger strategic capacity.