The latest figures from Tourism Analytics reveal that 748,373 people visited St. Lucia from January to September; that’s an increase of 68% from the number of arrivals for all of 2022 (444,618). U.S. visitors accounted for 56% of stayover arrivals through the first three-quarters of this year. Paul Collymore, president of the St. Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association. credits part […]

In 2025, British tourists will have to pay to travel to the EU. The ETIAS scheme has been introduced to protect the EU’s borders and will see non-EU citizens pay a small fee to visit the bloc.  Although ETIAS was expected to be introduced in 2023, the start of the scheme has now been delayed until 2025. Applications will be […]

There are many gorgeous destinations on our beautiful planet from the lakes of Italy, to the coast of Albania and the swimming ponds of Mexico. But, I recently stayed in a hotel resort that blew my idea of luxury out of the water – and there’s little wonder when a single night in one of its villas can cost more […]

Southwest Airlines, a US carrier, has sparked a debate with its policy offering up free extra seats to plus sized passengers. The airline has decided to make accommodations to both disabled and larger passengers which has caused people to both compliment its inclusion and accuse it of "rewarding obesity". The airline’s 'Customer of Size' policy allows passengers whose body takes […]

Pictured: The indigenous women in the Amazon who have brought a tiny tribe back from the brink of extinction  Until recently, the Juma people seemed destined to disappear  Today, against long odds, the Juma are making a comeback READ MORE: The last residents of a Mexican town destroyed by climate change At night, in this village near the Assua River in […]

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is slated to begin construction on a 50-suite property in Barbuda that will also include residences. The company hopes to open the resort in 2028. The Rosewood Barbuda, to be developed by Murbee Resorts, will sit on 85 acres and 2,952 feet of beachfront property and will offer three eateries, including a farm-to-table restaurant; two pools, […]

Despite geopolitical challenges, tour operators are confident about 2024.  According to the U.S. Tour Operators Association’s (USTOA) annual survey, 94% of suppliers reported growth in passenger volume in 2023, increased sales by 10% or higher, and are highly confident that bookings will increase in 2024.  Staffing levels, which had been a pain point for many suppliers at the beginning of […]

Brits looking for an unusual place to holiday next year may want to look at the towns and cities of South Africa. Nature lovers will be particularly taken with one town which is home to a colony of penguins who live on the beach. Earlier this year, South Africa was voted the best holiday destination for 2023 and it’s little […]

American Airlines has entered into a codeshare partnership with Philippine Airlines.  Under the arrangement, American customers are able to book Philippine-operated flights onward from Tokyo to Manila and Cebu, a gateway city for beach vacations. American will also codeshare on Philippine-operated flights to Manila from Honolulu and Guam.  Conversely, Philippine is codesharing on American-operated flights from Los Angeles to Atlanta, […]

Toy Story’s characters come bursting to life before your eyes and the fishy favourites of Finding Nemo are blowing bubbles in your face. The major new immersive theatre production at Disneyland Paris truly takes entertainment to the next hi-tech level. Together: a Pixar Musical Adventure brings a host of Disney Pixar movies’ most popular characters on the stage in a […]