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The Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for UK & Ireland cruisers, as overall passenger numbers rise again

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has today (April 22, 2026) revealed holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.54 million ocean cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.4 million in 2024.

34.5% of passengers sailed in the Mediterranean, 27.2% Northern Europe and 13.7% the Caribbean. The Caribbean saw year-on-year passenger growth of 12%.

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British Jewellery Brand Brush Jewellery Launches Murano-Inspired ‘The Italian Collection’ at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice , the historic five-star hotel and former flour mill on the city of canals' Giudecca island, is delighted to present the latest Brush Jewellery collection, now on display at the property. From 1st September 2022, Brush Jewellery's new Italian...

Newmarket Holidays Appoints New Director of E-commerce

Newmarket Holidays has appointed a new Director of E-commerce, Dwaine Bryan, to drive innovation and evolve the online environment as part of the escorted tour operator’s e-commerce strategy. Having previously worked across a wide range of recognised lifestyle and retail brands, Bryan is an all-round e-commerce professional expert in increasing revenue through improved user experience,...

The Harbor Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, announces partnership with Cheurlin Champagne

The Harbor Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, Saint Lucia, announces a first-of-its-kind partnership with luxury celebrity champagne brand, Cheurlin Champagne. The brand, created by NBA legend Isiah Thomas, and Winemaker Thomas Cheurlin, comes from the Aube region of Champagne, France where the...

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Emma Raducanu to host tennis holiday clinic at Amilla Maldives this October

This October, rising star of British tennis, Emma Raducanu, will become the latest Major-winning tennis champion to share her skills and pro tips with guests at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences . During her time on the private island resort in Baa Atoll, from 25 October – 2 November, the former US Open women’s...

Newmarket Holidays Launches New ‘Travel for Good’ Hub

Newmarket Holidays, the award-winning escorted tour operator, has launched a new – ‘Travel for Good’ hub – which will share the steps that the operator is taking to improve its global impact. The new ‘Travel for Good’ hub will highlight Newmarket Holidays’ sustainability journey, including current projects, partnerships and programmes and will track the operator’s progress in ensuring that...

Okinawa’s ‘Longevity Islands’ To Hold Celebrations For Those Turning 97

Japan’s subtropical prefecture of Okinawa is gearing up for its Kajimaya Day celebrations on October 2nd to honour those turning the young age of 97 this year. Okinawa is a designated ‘blue zone’ for life expectancy and Okinawans believe that as people become older, they become younger in spirit and that the age of 97 is a symbolic return to youthfulness. Celebrations vary slightly from...

CELEBRITY MASTERCHEFS CREATE SPECIAL MEAL CHOICES FOR EVA AIR’S PREMIUM ECONOMY AND ECONOMY CLASS PASSENGERS

EVA Air , Taiwan’s leading independent airline, is offering creative new meal choices, especially for Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers on flights from Taipei to Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia, from October 1 through to December 31, 2022. Ticketed passengers can purchase these limited availability dining selections now by logging into Manage Your Trip on the...

Travel News: Is The World is more open than ever before?

FORGET BACK TO TRAVEL NORMAL — THE WORLD HAS NEVER BEEN AS OPEN AS IT IS NOW AS WORLD OPENNESS SCORE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS The World Openness Score (WOS) has officially reached an all-time high of 54% global openness, moving past the dramatic two-year travel setback caused by plummeting visa scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two thirds of Brits still plan to take holidays despite rising cost of living

Two thirds of Brits still plan to take holidays despite rising cost of living New research indicates bullish attitude to travel with only 10% expecting not to travel

Research by leading online travel agent Travel Republic has revealed that the majority of Brits still plan to go on holiday in the next 12 months – despite 92% of respondents admitting to anxiety about rising economic woes. Over...

Affluent Travellers Willing to Pay More for Sustainable Holiday Experiences?

Virtuoso Survey Reveals Affluent Travellers Willing to Pay More for Sustainable Holiday Experiences New Virtuoso® Travel Survey Reveals Transparency is Key

Results from a recent survey conducted by global travel network Virtuoso highlight how some of the world’s most discerning travellers view sustainable tourism. The results found that while travel rebounds in new and innovative ways,...

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