The 'scary' airplane experience on Caribbean beach that people travel just to witness

As tourists stand on the beach, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner swoops in to land less than 100 feet above their heads. Hands in the air, they pose for photographs. Later, they might be asked whether the pictures are real. Maho Beach, on the north-eastern...

Tourism Holdings’ lane change on emissions

World’s largest RV operator has reset its ‘baseline’ target, and measures just 1% of its greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Sourcing low-emission vehicles is a 'challenge', THL says. Campervan and tourism operator Tourism Holdings has walked back...

Australian Artists Need Your Help… And All You Have to Do Is Spread the Music

The Australian music industry is facing difficult times. Having already battled through the COVID-19 pandemic, when the industry came to a standstill, our local acts have since faced rising costs, regulation, and red tape. In 2025 alone, we’ve...

Auckland Transport under pressure over Scott Point road closure plan

Those living there are concerned the roadworks will severely affect their daily travel and restrict access for emergency services. The road also borders Scott Point Primary School, adding increased traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times....

Solo Travel Expert Answers Most Frequently Asked Questions

Solo travel can be daunting for a first timer, as factors like costs, safety, and location can make or break a trip. getty Solo travel is booming as many crave the freedom, independence, and self-growth it offers. But it can be daunting for a...

Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years

The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...

Influencer says 'what hurts me most' after gang-rape by seven men while travelling

Vikki White Features Writer, Liam Buckler Senior News Reporter and Amrita Carroll 08:44 ET, 17 Oct 2025 (Image: vueltaalmundoenmoto/Instagram) A travel influencer who was motorcycling around the world with her husband was brutally gang-raped by...

Ludhiana residents duped of ₹28L, 4 agents booked

In a series of separate fraud cases exposing the growing menace of fake overseas job rackets, Ludhiana police have booked four travel agents for allegedly duping multiple residents of nearly ₹28 lakh on the pretext of arranging work permits, visa...

Auckland Folk Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup

Auckland Folk Festival is returning in 2026, with headliner Mel Parsons, Old Man Luedecke, Cassie and Maggie, and more on the lineup. The festival is returning to Kumeu Showgrounds over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, January 23rd-26th, 2026. The...

From Humanoid Homes to Glow-Cations and Romantasy Retreats: APAC Travel Trends for 2026

Travel in 2026 will reflect a growing desire for individuality, as travelers move beyond one-size-fits-all itineraries to create trips that mirror their personalities and passions. From adrenaline-fueled adventures to mystical journeys and...

'Just the beginning': India's women celebrate historic World Cup win

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph was "just the beginning" as they beat South Africa by 52 runs on Sunday to win the tournament for the first time. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma shone with both bat...

New direct flights bring Adelaide closer to world

Forget annoying stopovers in Sydney or Melbourne. Three top airlines have already added direct routes to Adelaide this year, with two more scheduled to begin before the end of 2025. See the full list. Major airlines are touching down in SA,...

The world’s top scullers have traveled to Boston for the Head of the Charles championship singles races

The world championships in the Shanghai steambath were less than a month ago, so why not have a reprise here with more people watching in much cooler weather? That’s essentially the case for Saturday afternoon’s women’s championship singles race...

Moët Hennessy Travel Retail launches Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures

Moët Hennessy TR’s Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures Collection will be available in Travel Retail Asia Pacific. Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has launched the Maison’s first-ever collectible miniature set, the Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures...

Aquatica Orlando "Glows Up" With New Holiday Lighting and Lantern Event Debuting Next Month

SeaWorld’s water park, Aquatica, is getting ready to get in on the holiday fun, bringing a new light and lantern experience to Orlando for the holidays. What’s Happening: This holiday season, Aquatica Orlando will debut ILLUMINATE – A Lantern...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

Tourists whose canoe was flipped by a raging elephant describe their terror

By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 16:58 EDT, 8 October 2025 | Updated: 17:24 EDT, 8 October 2025 Two American tourists who were almost killed after an angry elephant attacked their canoe have described their terror as the beast...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Snap up return flights to Bali for $429 in major airline sale - plus more great travel deals right now

Travellers can snap up flights to Byron for less than a pub dinner for two, in Virgin's latest sale. The airline has launched a network-wide sale on more than one million Economy and Business Class domestic and international fares, starting from...

World Travel Influencers’ worst public transport experience was in NZ

“We’ve travelled to 26 countries ... But this is the worst public transport.” Auckland Transport has set the record straight after an influencer couple described their public transport journey from Auckland Airport to Waitematā (Britomart) Station...