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The 32 best hotels in the Maldives: from pure tropical luxury to family hideaways

The Quiet Rise of Loveholidays on a 20-Year-Old Business Idea

UK’s Loveholidays didn’t invent dynamic packaging — it built its muscle through scale. The big test ahead is whether it can replicate it in Europe.

I visit South Korea almost every year. Seoul is great, but I recommend heading to these 4 lesser-known cities instead.

Airbnb Joins Vrbo and Marriott In Paying Guests When It Rains Too Much 

The idea is that paying travelers when rain passes a certain threshold can help increase conversions among those worried about weather spoiling their plans. The question is whether guarantees will spread to other types of weather — like the extreme heat seen in Europe this summer.

Travel Watch: Planning a UK holiday? Northern England wants Indian travellers to go beyond London

The Great North is targeting India’s growing UK tourism market, promoting Northern cities, culture, sport, countryside and longer multi-destination holidays.

AIC Hotel Group Names Alliance Connection to Lead the Future of Hospitality Influence

What AI Travel Booking Means for Your 2027 Commerce Budget

AI agents still drive a sliver of travel bookings, which makes waiting look prudent. The commercial terms those agents run on are being written this year, and the sellers who sit it out will be priced by someone else’s integration.

Tell us about a great conservation tourism experience

Tell us about a favourite tourism project that supports conservation initiatives – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Tourism can be a force for good when done well – and we want to hear about places and projects you’ve discovered that help conserve local ecosystems and cultures. Whether it was a volunteering holiday planting trees in Scotland, a stay at an eco-hotel that helps protect local flora and fauna, or a project breathing life back into abandoned villages, tell about us your experience for the chance to win a holiday voucher. The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

United Airlines Adds 5 New Nonstop Routes for 2027: Which Airports Does This Expansion Include?

Yahoo! Travel Launches Ryokan and Resort Special Sale

Why wellness is the next big thing for Indian tourism

Skift Take Podcast: What It Takes to Put AI Into Production in Travel

AI’s value in travel will come down to execution. As it moves into core workflows, travel companies will need to build the integration and governance required to make AI a dependable part of everyday operations.