Backed by the business group behind travel management company COTRAV, the new venture draws on the group’s experience in managing travel and logistics for large events, weddings and concerts. COTRAV BLACK will operate as a distinct brand focused on premium live-entertainment experiences.

Christmas market season is approaching, but beyond Europe’s best-known festive destinations, some of the continent’s most atmospheric celebrations can be found further north. Across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, Christmas markets take over historic squares, open-air museums and even forests, bringing together local crafts, Nordic design, seasonal food and traditions that have been celebrated for generations. For travellers looking for something a little different this winter, Nordic travel specialist Off The Map Travel has selected six Christmas markets worth putting on the radar for 2026, from Stockholm’s century-old Skansen market to Bergen’s enormous gingerbread city.

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and one of Europe’s oldest cities, will once again embrace the magic of Christmas with Sofia Christmas Fest 2026. From 20 November to 28 December, the festival will return for its fifth consecutive year to the park in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK), an iconic convention and cultural centre located in the heart of the city.

As someone who grew up spellbound by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I've perhaps been guilty of harbouring an idealised view of industrial-scale production lines.

Former ESPN reporter and Fox News personality Britt McHenry has stepped down from her role as press adviser for the US Department of State. The development comes after viral videos appeared to show her throwing a drink at someone (after one was allegedly thrown at her) during an altercation in the stands at an NBA game. Page Six reported that McHenry was “forced to resign” on Thursday, a day after the incident at the Washington Wizards’ home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One...

The Daily Mail's travel desk brings you a selection of the best deals currently available - so you can bag a bargain break.

2/5 stars In Michihito Fujii’s romantic drama You, Like a Star, Suzu Hirose and Ryusei Yokohama play young lovers trapped in a turbulent, decades-spanning relationship that defines their lives. Adapted from the novel by Yuu Nagira, who provided the source material for the actors’ last on-screen collaboration, Wandering (2022), the drama touches on intriguing and volatile topics without ever daring to broach them fully. The result is a polished but aggressively generic chronicle of romantic...

The Palm Jumeirah landmark is welcoming guests back with a reimagined bar, live piano performances, and its signature rituals from 1 November The post The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Announces Reopening Date appeared first on Business Traveller.

Adam Brody, who plays rabbi Noah Roklov in Netflix’s hit romcom Nobody Wants This, condemned the ongoing Israel-Gaza war during an interview with GQ magazine in September this year. “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide,” Brody told the magazine. “Put me down as wanting a free Palestine.” The 46-year-old Jewish actor’s comments have drawn backlash from fans as well as some members of the Jewish community, including his Nobody Wants This co-star Tovah Feldshuh. In an interview with the New...

From the beauty of impermanence to the spirit of perseverance, discover five Japanese cultural concepts through immersive outdoor experiences in the Setouchi Region

This will be a landmark year for top level gatherings at WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio. Just as the prestigious Ministers’ Summit marks its 20th anniversary, the show will debut a new Leaders’ Summit for national tourism boards.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and global tourism and technology solutions provider ICF will convene senior Caribbean tourism leaders in London on Nov. 5 for a high-level discussion on the future of Caribbean tourism and the region’s competitiveness in the United Kingdom and European travel markets. The CTO-ICF Tourism Visionaries Circle, an invitation-only executive roundtable, will be held during World Travel Market London (WTM) under the theme “What Does Europe Want Next? Reimagining the Caribbean for the Conscious Traveler.” The roundtable takes place aboard the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, a luxury superyacht hotel permanently moored at Royal Victoria Dock, adjacent to ExCeL London, the venue for WTM.

Music tourists spent £11.2 billion at UK events in 2025. How visiting performers, touring productions and artists who settle here get permission to work.

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel, 38, and former NFL star Tom Brady, 49, seem to be the hottest new couple in Hollywood. On October 24, Us Weekly reported that the pair had been dating “for a while”, and People magazine confirmed the news a day later, citing a source that claimed they have been “spending a lot of time together”. Another insider told People that the couple has been “dating for months”, adding, “she’s been very secretive and selective about who she’s told about their...

World Travel Expo (WTE) Miami 2026 officially opened its fourth edition today at the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcoming tourism leaders and travel professionals for two days of business development, networking and industry programming. The opening ceremony and ribbon cutting featured Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, and PortMiami Director and CEO Jonathan Daniels, marking the start of an event focused on the opportunities and innovations shaping the future of travel.

People magazine has just crowned Noah Wyle as Sexiest Man Alive for 2026. While his fans seem elated at the news, The Pitt star himself admitted in an interview with the publication that he wasn’t convinced he deserved the title. “I thought that sounded like a prank – just not in a million years did I think that this would be an honour bestowed on me,” the actor, who plays Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on the show, said. Thankfully, his wife, Sara Wyle, was able to convince the 55-year-old...

Lead cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Chang Ryul, Jung Eugene Latest Nielsen rating: 2.4 per cent South Korea’s obsession with cooking shows continues apace with the chef-centric romantic comedy Final Table, which pairs Ahn Hyo-seop (Business Proposal) with rising star Hong Hwa-yeon (Buried Hearts). Following the international success of Korean reality cooking shows such as Culinary Class Wars, the K-drama industry has seen an explosion of food-themed programming seeking to capitalise on the...

When should you arrive? How do you choose an event? Here are some tips on how best to center a vacation around a race.

Fancy a royal escape? From the Bahamas to Antigua, these luxurious Caribbean hotels have welcomed royalty - and could be your next holiday.

Beirut native Teya Mikhael is the executive chef of Maison Libanaise in Central on Hong Kong Island. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up on a very traditional Lebanese diet, where food was the centre of daily life. Family lunch was sacred. Because Lebanon has such incredible produce, we ate mostly home-cooked food, consisting of an array of meze, salads and generous proteins. My diet today is still fairly balanced, with lots of vegetables and herbs. I also can never resist a really good...

In fall 2027, Türkiye will once again play host to Formula 1®, bringing together the world’s elite drivers with thousands of international fans for the 10th edition of the FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX at TOSFED İstanbul Park from October 1-3, 2027.

Charles III returns to a Caribbean transformed since his first official visit to The Bahamas in 1973. The region’s tourism industry has grown up. What can the royal seal of attention add today? When Charles visited The Bahamas for its independence celebrations in 1973, the country welcomed 1.5 million visitor arrivals that year. In 2025, it recorded 12.5 million. The young prince has become King; the destination has become a tourism powerhouse.

Deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada have exploded by 275 per cent since the early 2000s according to a major global report that says the change is largely due to human-caused climate change.

From twinkling lights and traditional festive treats to charming medieval streets, Estonia is inviting increasing numbers of UK travellers to experience the magic of Christmas this winter, with new Jet2 flights from across the UK making a festive getaway more accessible than ever. At the heart of the celebrations is Tallinn Christmas Market, returning to the city’s historic Town Hall Square from 20 November 2026 and this season will run into the new year, until 6 January 2027. Surrounded by medieval architecture, visitors can browse wooden chalets selling handcrafted gifts, sample traditional Estonian Christmas delicacies and enjoy the enchanting atmosphere beneath the city’s famous Christmas tree, a tradition dating back to 1441.

Britain's pubs are closing at an alarming rate, but there are still plenty of brilliant boozers worth raising a glass to.

Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has announced its Black Friday sale with an agent exclusive offer and incentive. The 20% agent-exclusive discount applies to a selection of new bookings made between 27 October 2026 and 3 November 2026, with departures up to the end of September 2027. In addition, agents can earn £20 per booking on all trips booked in the month of November and with departures to the end of December 2027.

Three in four travellers (75.4%) say sustainability is important when making travel decisions, and 56.8% now intentionally choose more sustainable options, according to Trip.com Group’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report. To make those choices easier to see and act on, Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, is introducing My Travel Impact, a new feature in the Trip.com app that brings travellers’ more sustainable choices across hotels, flights and rail together in one place.

When Sujittra Rongmuang welcomes guests to OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort, she is welcoming them to her hometown. The General Manager grew up in Khao Lak and now leads a beachfront resort on Bangsak Beach, where many of her colleagues also come from Khao Lak and the surrounding communities. When guests ask where to eat, what to visit beyond the beach or where to surf, the OUTRIGGER hosts answer from years of firsthand experience.

The Star Alliance partners have signed an MoU covering selected routes across Europe, Asia and Oceania, with first codeshare journeys eyed for summer 2027 The post LOT and Thai Airways Plan Codeshare for Warsaw-Bangkok appeared first on Business Traveller.

Sofitel Legend and UNESCO today announced a global partnership designed to place cultural heritage preservation at the heart of the travel experience. Through this collaboration, both organizations are committed to raising awareness of local know-how, safeguarding living heritage, and fostering deeper connections between travelers and the cultural identities of the destinations they visit. Together, they aim to transform travel into an act of preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.