This June, Illinois invites travelers to meet in the middle of Pride celebrations throughout the state. From Chicago to Carbondale, visitors will find a spirited lineup of events that honor the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect Illinois’ commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming destination for all.

As the global travel industry races to understand the implications of artificial intelligence, a gathering of industry leaders in Shanghai and Hangzhou offered a compelling glimpse into what the next era of travel may look like. Hosted by Alibaba Group and Fliggy, a three-day Europe-China executive dialogue brought together 75 senior leaders from 17 countries […]

China’s Travel & Tourism (T&T) sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as a strong example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country firmly on track to become the world’s leading T&T economy in the coming years if current trends continue. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from […]

Visit California and Virgin Atlantic Holidays will launch “California Games”, an immersive two-day takeover of Outernet London designed to bring the playful energy and excitement of the Golden State to the heart of London.

As global travellers increasingly seek slower, experience-led journeys, Guilin is emerging as one of China’s standout destinations for nature, heritage and cultural immersion. International flight bookings to Guilin grew 75% year-on-year in Q1 2026, ranking Guilin among the fastest-growing cities in China among global travellers.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) invites governments, development banks, tourism authorities, regional institutions and private sector leaders to adopt a new, broader framework for evaluating tourism’s contribution to the Caribbean. The proposed approach looks past visitor spending alone to measure three things that shape the region’s future: the economic value retained within Caribbean […]

Recent reporting shows a mixed travel demand picture across host cities: Short‑term rental bookings are rising sharply in several markets, while hotel demand has been softer than expected in some locations.  At the same time, new data on US inbound travel highlights political headwinds that are dampening demand from key long‑haul markets. Despite these variations, […]

The Department of Tourism at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich has honoured Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint™, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour is one of the most significant personal awards within the department and is presented exclusively to individuals who have had a lasting impact on the university […]

United Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX) and Newark/New York (EWR), becoming the only airline to offer service to the New York City area from St. Croix. The new route will commence on October 31, 2026 and will operate on Saturdays on a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, featuring […]

SO/ Hotels are renowned worldwide for avant-garde design, distinctive style and culinary experiences. Behind the brand’s various restaurants lies a wealth of talent, including a growing number of female chefs. These women inspire with their expertise, finesse and dedication, and play a key role in shaping SO/’s culinary profile. With innovative and inspiring female chefs […]