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German parents often feel pressure to create the perfect family holiday, yet children may be looking for something much simpler. According to a new survey commissioned by Holiday Inn by IHG, 86% of parents admit they feel a responsibility to make holidays feel special for their children. Yet when asked what children value most, parents overwhelmingly pointed to fun, freedom, time together and simple moments rather than packed itineraries and elaborate experiences.

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12Nepali authors Pushpa Joshi and Lila Raj Karki represented Nepal at the Frankfurt Book Fair, held from October 7 to 11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.The five-d...

The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and the Americas have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica. The industry elite gathered at Princess Grand Jamaica for the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best. The red-carpet evening formed the flagship event of World Travel Week Jamaica, bringing together leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the Caribbean, Central America, North America and South America.

As travellers swap crowded ski resorts for slower, more restorative winter escapes, January is emerging as one of the most desirable times to experience the Dolomites, and few places capture its quiet magic quite like ADLER Ritten. For the first time, ADLER Ritten will remain open throughout January, becoming a destination to enjoy 365 days a year. The secluded collection of chalet-style lodges sits high at 1200m on South Tyrol’s Ritten-Renon plateau, overlooking snow-covered forests and the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, Sciliar Massif and Punta Santner.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express announces a new collection of Italian journeys for 2027, expanding its portfolio with itineraries connecting some of the country’s most celebrated destinations: spanning vineyards, historic cities, Mediterranean coastlines and rolling countryside, the new routes offer a fresh perspective on Italy’s cultural, culinary and strong heritage. Rooted in the belief that the journey is as extraordinary as the destination, each itinerary invites guests to embrace a slower, more immersive way of travelling, where the rhythm of the train, the changing views beyond the windows and the pleasure of the passage become an essential part of the experience.

Across Europe, a quiet conservation success story is unfolding. Landscapes once marked by ecological decline are seeing the return of bears, wolves, lynx, bison and other iconic wildlife — thanks to decades of conservation, science and collaboration with local communities. Now The European Nature Trust (TENT) is inviting travellers to step inside those stories through its 2027 Coexistence Adventures.

Atlantic City is welcoming the fall and winter season with resort enhancements, seasonal celebrations and a packed calendar of entertainment, conventions and sporting events. Among the highlights is Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s $107 million transformation of the Borgata Tower, with newly renovated guestrooms set to debut floor by floor beginning in October. Visitors can also embrace the Halloween spirit at The Boo Bar: Witches Edition at Resorts Casino Hotel or ring in 2027 at DJ Cassidy’s two-night New Year’s celebration at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, with plenty to experience throughout the fourth quarter and into the new year.

Mexico’s iconic railway journey through the Copper Canyon will operate throughout 2027, connecting the mountains of Chihuahua with Mexico’s Pacific coast. Chepe Express has announced its 2027 operating calendar, offering travellers and tourism professionals the opportunity to start planning their journeys aboard one of Mexico’s most spectacular rail experiences.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 2027 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) Oct. 4-8, 2027, bringing the region’s leading tourism forum to the twin-island nation. The announcement was made during the final day of SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, where tourism ministers, commissioners and directors of tourism, private-sector executives, regional and international partners, academics, media, young people and other industry stakeholders gathered to examine the issues shaping Caribbean tourism.

Launching in November this year, Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary, will feature an ambitious new food & beverage programme that will redefine dining on The Nile. Inspired by Egypt’s rich culinary heritage, the new menus integrate regional ingredients, contemporary techniques and immersive dining experiences, creating a distinctly modern expression of Egyptian gastronomy. Nile Seray will accommodate 64 guests across 32 suites, sailing between Luxor and Aswan on four-night journeys that combine exclusive archaeological access with A&K Sanctuary’s signature service. The new culinary programme, created by A&K Egypt, builds on this philosophy, positioning dining as an integral part of the voyage and as another way to discover the country’s landscapes, history and culture.

Fort Myers, Florida’s Gulf Coast destination encompassing the vibrant city of Fort Myers and the renowned islands of Sanibel and Captiva, has trained 418 travel agents across the UK and Ireland so far in 2026, as the destination continues to strengthen its engagement with the travel trade through a programme of training, webinars and industry events. The destination has worked with a range of travel trade partners this year, including Visit USA, Hablo, British Airways and US Airtours. Through these partnerships, Fort Myers has maintained a strong presence across the UK and Ireland this year, providing agents with the destination knowledge and product information needed to confidently recommend Fort Myers to their customers.

In a city known for hype-filled events, from the Oscars and Grammys to countless Hollywood premieres, the recent opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles occupied its own stratosphere, drawing a constellation of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams. Many of the names at the museum’s September 19 grand opening were there to wish founder George Lucas, creator of the sprawling Star Wars franchise, and his wife, Mellody Hobson,...