Find out why Saint Helena wants to attract global travellers with its announced 2027 marathon and Adventure Week. We bring an overview of the plan through which the remote Atlantic island combines sport, nature, history and tourism while trying to open a new chapter of development.
Find out how the European Union wants to relieve the most visited cities and coastal areas by redirecting travellers towards lesser-known destinations. We bring an overview of the new proposals on sustainable tourism, transport connections, short-term rentals, and the role of local communities in Europe.
Find out what Virgin Galactic’s decision to accept reservations for space travel again at a price of 750,000 dollars means. We bring an overview of the planned return of commercial flights, investor reactions, the development of new spacecraft and the financial challenges accompanying space tourism.
Find out why the boom in longevity tourism and expensive gene therapies outside the regular healthcare system is raising questions of safety, regulation, and inequality. We bring an overview of the longevity market, FDA warnings, and the broader public health context of healthy ageing.
Find out how UN Tourism and UNEP, through the “Recipe of Change” initiative, want to reduce food waste in tourism, encourage sustainable consumption and help the sector meet sustainable development goals by 2030. We bring an overview of the reasons, measures and possible effects on the travel industry.
The war with Iran and disruptions in air traffic raise a series of questions for travellers planning European trips. Find out when you can request a refund, what the airline must provide, and when a package holiday offers broader protection than an ordinary plane ticket.