UNESCO Just Put Normandy D-Day Beaches and Mount Olympus on the World Heritage Map
UNESCO has added Normandy’s D-Day beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to the World Heritage List, while also expanding its danger list.
Alumni tour
An alumni tour is a group trip organized for graduates of a school, college, or university. These tours often combine sightseeing with educational or cultural experiences and are designed to strengthen alumni connections. They may include visits to historic sites, local events, or even the institution’s international programs.
British Golfers Are Turning Lisbon Into the New Long-Weekend Golf Break Hotspot
British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short group golf breaks, with average stays of just 4.5 nights, according to Glencor Golf Holidays.
Globus Bets Travelers Want Longer Small-Group Trips in Asia and Africa
Globus is expanding its 2027 Asia and Africa portfolio with new small-group tours, deeper destination extensions and more safari combinations.
Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
June Events Across the United States Give Travelers a Full Early Summer Calendar
By
Victoria Hayes
• 6 mins read
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.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Intrepid Launches Local Day Trips in Europe’s Busiest Cities
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Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.
AmaWaterways Adds ‘Cooking with Mamie’ to Paris and Normandy Cruises
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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
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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.
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars Is Driving a Global Boom in Food Tourism
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars is reshaping travel behavior, with restaurant bookings surging and food becoming a central driver of global tourism.