Kyoto to introduce Japan’s highest hotel tax from March 2026
Kyoto will introduce Japan’s steepest accommodation tax from 1 March 2025, as the city moves to combat overtourism and fund infrastructure improvements. Under the revised structure approved by the Ministry […]
WTTC warns of looming tourism workforce shortfall by 2035
Travel & Tourism will remain one of the world’s most powerful job creators over the next decade, but the industry faces a structural challenge that could leave it short of […]
Kiwi Travellers warned of high ATM fees in popular destinations
New Zealand travellers are being urged to watch for excessive ATM charges abroad, after new data revealed that some of the country’s favourite holiday destinations carry some of the world’s […]
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains acquired by Arsenale Group
Italian luxury hospitality group Arsenale has acquired Golden Eagle, the Manchester-headquartered pioneer in rail cruising, creating what both companies describe as the first truly global group in luxury rail tourism. […]
The Road Trip Renaissance
As the hum of peak travel season fades into memory, a new energy is pulsing through global tourism. The lure of the open road the promise of spontaneity, discovery, and […]
Luxury rental shortage sees half of High-Net-Worth travellers turned away
New Zealand’s luxury residential rental market is struggling to meet demand, with agents reporting that up to half of high-net-worth travellers seeking premium stays are being turned away due to […]
Castaway Island Fiji launches new adaptive Wellness Program
Castaway Island, Fiji has announced the launch of a new adaptive wellness program, available from September 2025. The initiative offers guests a three- to seven-day journey combining fitness, nutrition, culture […]
Virgin Australia to trial pets in cabin flights
Virgin Australia will become the first airline in the Australia to welcome pets in the cabin, with tickets for its new Pets in Cabin service now on sale. The Australian-first […]
Aqua Expeditions to enter Arctic market
Expeditions will operate in the Arctic for the first time in summer 2026 with the launch of its new 30-passenger superyacht, Aqua Lares. Following winter and spring itineraries along the […]
Rare, Real and Reachable – how affluent travellers are redrawing the 2025 travel map
Affluent travellers are setting the tone for global tourism in 2025, and their preferences are forcing a strategic rethink across the industry. New analysis from Visa shows that high-earning households […]
