Rail Europe Adds Campania Express for Easier Southern Italy Trips
Rail Europe has added Campania Express, giving travelers and travel advisors a simpler way to connect Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train.
Alternative Tourism
Alternative tourism focuses on travel experiences that differ from mass tourism, emphasizing local culture, sustainability, and personal connection. It includes eco-tourism, rural tourism, and community-based travel. This approach aims to benefit local communities while offering travelers more authentic and responsible experiences.
June Events Across the United States Give Travelers a Full Early Summer Calendar
From music festivals and Juneteenth celebrations to rodeos, baseball, and regional heritage events, June gives U.S. travelers a wide range of reasons to plan short summer trips. The calendar shows how local culture remains a strong driver of domestic travel.
Intrepid Launches Local Day Trips in Europe’s Busiest Cities
Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.
10 Travel Trends That Will Shape 2026
By
Andrew Collins
• 7 mins read
Travel in 2026 is being shaped by rising costs, climate concerns, major events and a stronger desire for flexible, meaningful trips.
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
EU Proposes Single-Ticket Rules to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.
Modi’s Call to Cut Foreign Travel Signals a New Energy Test for India’s Tourism Future
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to work from home, use less fuel and limit foreign travel as the Iran war drives up energy costs and pressures India’s economy.
AmaWaterways Adds ‘Cooking with Mamie’ to Paris and Normandy Cruises
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and in Paris.
G Adventures Expands National Geographic Signature Collection With 17 More Expert-Led Trips
By
Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
G Adventures is expanding its National Geographic Signature collection with 17 new itineraries, growing the higher-end small-group line to 49 trips as demand rises for more immersive, expert-led travel.
Marriott Brings Lefay Into Its Orbit as Luxury Wellness Becomes a Core Travel Bet
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott’s planned joint venture with Lefay shows how quickly wellness is moving from hotel add-on to full brand strategy. By bringing a specialist Italian resort operator into its luxury portfolio, Marriott is betting that high-end travelers increasingly want health, longevity, and nature-led stays to define the trip itself.