Archives - June 2026 - Page 3

Canyon Ranch Austin will open in Texas Hill Country on October 15, bringing a large-scale wellness resort, spa, medical center and residential community to Lake Travis.

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has opened reservations, turning one of the capital’s most recognizable landmarks into a luxury hotel.

Literary travel is gaining momentum as readers plan trips around novels, authors, hotel libraries, book clubs, reading retreats and festivals.

Sandals and Beaches Resorts will replace Sandals Select Rewards with Island Insiders Club, adding more flexible benefits, events and member recognition.

Rail Europe has added Campania Express, giving travelers and travel advisors a simpler way to connect Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train.

Qantas has named Sydney-London as the first Project Sunrise route, setting up what is expected to become the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight.

Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.

Cyprus and Greece ranked among Europe’s top destinations for bathing water quality, reinforcing their appeal for summer beach travel.

Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.

Azamara Cruises has introduced a new set of 2027 Overland Experiences that allow guests to leave the ship for several days and rejoin later in the itinerary. The program reflects a broader push in cruising to add more destination depth and higher-value land components to voyage planning.

Riskline’s new Ebola outbreak map tracks travel restrictions, health screening and entry rules as governments respond to cases in Central and East Africa.

Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.

Argentina is preparing a citizenship-by-investment program that could give global travelers a new mobility option in South America.

The Vanderpump Hotel has opened on the Las Vegas Strip, transforming the former Cromwell into a 188-room boutique property under Caesars Entertainment.

Mandarin Oriental is returning to Manila with a new Makati hotel, bringing luxury rooms, event space and wellness facilities to the city’s business district.