RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part ofContinue Reading
A population of rare galaxy frogs disappeared from India’s Western Ghats after photographers overturned logs, trampled vegetation and handled animals improperly, a new study reports. Researchers suggest managing photography tourism with measures such as restricting animal capture and handling, limiting the use of high-intensity lights, avoiding habitat disturbance, training licensedContinue Reading
New Zealand’s Tourism Momentum Builds Despite Uneven Market Gains in November 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025. In November 2025, high occupancies and record average rates were reported across the country according to Hotel DataContinue Reading
The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations. After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked inContinue Reading
Community members in Alto Mayo, Peru, are protecting 4,000 hectares (nearly 10,000 acres) of unique wetland forest by combining sustainable ecotourism, scientific research and participatory management of the territory. In the Tingana Conservation Concession, visitors explore the flooded forests by canoe and learn about sustainable agriculture and local species, whileContinue Reading
Mr. Schmitt’s professional journey reflects a diverse and adaptive career marked by entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual exploration and resilience. KAHULUI, HI, December 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kenneth Schmitt has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis ofContinue Reading
Dec. 13, 2025, 10:30 AM EST The travel industry thought 2025 couldn’t get much worse. Las Vegas and New York watched as millions of tourists vanished. Border towns from Washington to Maine felt the sting of Canadian boycotts triggered by trade war tensions and President Donald Trump’s flippant comments aboutContinue Reading
New MMGY Study Reveals Diverse Travel Trends Among Latin American Travelers – Image Credit MMGY The “Portrait of Latin American International Travelers” study, conducted in October, surveyed 3,774 travelers from Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. The research highlights significant differences in travel planning, booking, and priorities among theseContinue Reading
Backroads announces 2026 trend outlook, including Unplugged acoustic non-e-bike trips. – Image Credit Backroads Backroads has unveiled its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends, highlighting a shift toward unplugged, wellness-oriented experiences. The trends emphasize demographic changes, with a notable increase in women and solo travelers, and a growing preference for authentic, localContinue Reading
I’ve watched hotel brands evolve quickly over the last few years. No longer are hospitality business professionals just hoteliers, but they must also now be experience architects. As experiential tourism continues to grow, hotels are investing in highly curated stays that speak to niche guests.Vinyl listening suites and sleep retreatsContinue Reading
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