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Why travellers aren’t as ‘loyal’ as they used to be

As many as 68 per cent of travellers have booked outside their loyalty programmes for better deals in the last year.

Culture news

Palazzo Altemps: a hidden museum of ancient sculpture in the heart of Rome

Amid Rome’s crowds of tourists and souvenir stalls, a Renaissance palace offers an escape from the chaos. Just steps from the city’s busiest sights, Palazzo Altemps is a hidden gem where world-class Roman antiquities sit in near-empty rooms. Watch the video above for more.

Silk Road Adventures

Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.

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Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park.

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Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Sri Lanka

In partnership with Media City

Sacred shrines, historic forts, tea hills and golden coastlines—join Lilly Douse as she explores Sri Lanka.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan is turning Tien Shan gorges into one ski circuit

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is linking ski runs across five routes and gorges in the Ile-Alatau range into a single, seamless network of pistes, lifts and trails.

Travel News

'Brazil is in fashion': Europeans propel 37% tourism boom

Brazil closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push from European tourism.

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Tourist numbers hit record-high in Spain

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

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Inside the UNESCO-listed churches drawing pilgrims to Cyprus

The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.

Europe in Motion

Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.

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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Destinations

Why Georgia’s ‘transit’ city has finally entered the tourist limelight

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

Travel News

Tourists duped by AI after searching for hot springs that don’t exist

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.

Partner content

Five ways to feel La Gomera’s essence all year round

Partner content presented by La Gomera

For travellers who crave discovery over distraction, La Gomera rewards curiosity at every turn.

Travel News

Why travellers will flock to this overlooked Greek island in 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources.

Culture news

Nicosia: A journey to the top European cultural destination for 2026 (vid)

"We may not have the sun and the sea like the traditional tourist product of Cyprus but we have invested in the mix of old and new, East and West and we offer something unique," comments the Mayor of Nicosia.

Travel News

Can't decide where to go in 2026? Let your horoscope guide you

Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey.

Europe News

Sustainable tourism projects celebrated at EU exhibition

The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year.

Azerbaijan

Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Baku amid regional tensions

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism. Israel supports Iranian protesters, while Baku monitors its ethnic Azeri population in Iran.

Travel News

Fitur 2026 showcased innovation and a tribute to the Adamuz victims

Fitur 2026 brought together more than 10,000 travel companies from 161 countries in Madrid.