Avalanche kills five German climbers near Ortles peak in South Tyrol Italy

According to Ukrinform, DW reports this. In South Tyrol, in northern Italy, five German climbers died as a result of an avalanche in the Ortles mountain range. Local sources confirm: the avalanche occurred near the Fertains Spitze peak, which...

Revealed: Experts' ultimate guide to the least crowded holiday destinations that are just as beautiful - but MUCH cheaper - than the tourist traps

A perfect storm of cut-rate flight prices, post-pandemic wanderlust, digital nomads and a proliferation of short-term holiday rentals has led to a scourge of overtourism at holiday hotspots across the globe. Some 80 per cent of travellers now...

New Marriott Bonvoy Research Reveals Importance of AI for Holiday Planning

Four in five (79%) travellers in EMEA intend to go on more or the same amount of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 39% who plan to go on an increased number, according to new industry research conducted by Mortar, of more than 22,000...

Travel with Katie Butler of Total Travel: Looking ahead - summer 2027 holidays already on sale

Yes, you read that correctly – summer 2027 holidays are already on sale. While it may feel like we’ve barely packed away the flip-flops from this year’s summer break and may not have thought about 2026, major tour operators Jet2holidays and TUI...

Global scholars gain international professional and personal experiences

Natali Belusic wanted to learn about business while having the opportunity to be immersed in an English-language environment. RIT Croatia was the perfect choice to achieve that, and it opened the doors for international learning and experience....

Sitdown Sunday: A murder that haunted an Oregon town was almost solved - then came a twist

IT’S A DAY of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour. La Grande in Oregon. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo The body of 21-year-old bartender Dana...

British travellers becoming more comfortable booking with AI

British travellers are becoming more comfortable planning their holidays using AI, and are set to travel more often in 2026, according to new research. Marriott Bonvoy’s latest Ticket to Travel report found that nearly four in five Brits intend to...

Diego Maradona loses his way during Brazil’s World Cup opener against Croatia

 Little Diego lost Diego Maradona got lost trying to find his seat at the opening game of the World Cup and had to be rescued from a swarm of Brazil fans. Newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo said the Argentine great and Dubai ambassador had trouble...

Abundant Potential for Croatia-South Korea Cooperation

October the 25th, 2025 – There is plenty of potential for further and closer Croatia-South Korea cooperation, spanning digitalisation, the medical field and of course – tourism. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, digitalisation, the development of all...

New Marriott Bonvoy Research from Europe, Middle East and Africa Reveals Importance of AI for Holiday Planning, with Passion Pursuits and Lux-Scaping as Key Travel Trends for 2026

Research amongst more than 22,000 travellers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) shows that 79% of travellers plan to go on more or the same amount of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025 Lux-scaping – travellers booking a luxurious stay as...

Greek Tourism Struggling Under High Taxes and Rising Costs, INSETE Warns

Greece’s tourism industry, one of the most dynamic pillars of the national economy, continues to face heavy pressure from over-taxation and high operating costs, according to a new study by INSETE, the research institute of the Greek Tourism...

We Asked 16 Travel Experts for Their Favorite Airport Lounges—Here's What They Said

Yes, airport lounges can feel overcrowded these days, thanks to the proliferation of premium credit card perks and pay-per-entry access. But a small selection of airport lounges have managed to retain an air of exclusivity, tranquility and V.I.P....

Obituary: Jane Pulsifer Lambert

Jane Pulsifer Lambert WINTHROP – Jane Pulsifer Lambert, 94, passed away on Friday Oct. 17, 2025. She died peacefully with family by her side. Jane joins her beloved husband, Leo “Umpa”, who passed away in 2003. Jane and Leo were married on July 4,...

Winter holidays 2025: Here's all the countries you can fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport this winter

Whether you’re looking for a quick city break to Budapest, or a relaxing beach stay in Fuerteventura – the airport has a variety of flight routes. Here are all the countires you can travel to, with flights from Leeds Bradford Airport. The airport...

Tax Burden Threatens Greece’s Tourism Competitiveness

Despite Greece’s progress in improving overall corporate tax competitiveness in recent years, the same cannot be said for its tourism sector. High VAT rates on accommodation, the new “Resilience Fee,” and steep non-wage labor costs have made hotel...

Senior center travel show is Nov. 5

The public is invited to the 2026 Travel Show at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road. Next year’s tours feature: Hawaiian Cruising in Paradise Feb 12-22 (currently wait listed only); discovery of Croatia and...

New Marriott Bonvoy Research reveals importance of AI for holiday planning and new trends for 2026

Research amongst more than 22,000 travellers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) shows that 79% of travellers plan to go on more or the same amount of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025 Lux-scaping – travellers booking a luxurious stay as...

Bollywood Tourism: Inspired by movie stars, fans are travelling the world

Palat…Palat…Palat! If you get this — you have officially watched DDLJ an unhealthy number of times. (Like the rest of us). Thirty years on, iconic Saanen bridge in Switzerland still pulls tourists in droves, earning the nickname Palat Bridge....

Croatians in the shadow at the O.K. Corral 

(Photos: Branka Bezic Filipoviić) By Branka Bezic Filipoviić In the dusty heart of Arizona, not far from the Mexican border, lies the legendary town of Tombstone. Founded in 1879 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, the town took its name from a grim...

New cross-border river bike route to pass through Croatia

(Photo: HTZ) A new cross-border cycling route following the River Sava is set to become one of Europe’s most scenic long-distance cycling trails. The Sava Cycle Route, the future EuroVelo 18, is a joint initiative between Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia...