Racecations: Ultramarathon travel surges 77% as holidayers swap sunbeds for start lines

Breaking Travel News - Oct 6, 2026

Sightseeing and sunbathing are being swapped for start lines, according to new data from sports travel insurance provider SportsCover Direct, which reveals a 55% year-on-year rise in travellers taking out specialist cover for endurance and challenge-based sporting events(1).

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British Airways unveils new cabins - promising 'hotel-quality sleep' at 35,000ft and 'restaurant dining' for first-class passengers

Oct 6, 2026

British Airways unveils new cabins - promising 'hotel-quality sleep' at 35,000ft and 'restaurant dining' for first-class passengers

The airline is giving its long-haul fleet a major makeover, with a new First Suite, upgraded cabins and a revamped Heathrow lounge on the way.

Bali or Europe? Retired Hong Kong couple builds an ‘alpine’ retreat in the mountains

Oct 6, 2026

Bali or Europe? Retired Hong Kong couple builds an ‘alpine’ retreat in the mountains

“At the moment, it’s about 23 degrees Celsius [73 degrees Fahrenheit],” says new hotelier Cheryl Kwok, looking out of her window on a recent overcast afternoon. “The rainy season is just about to start, so we’ve got a little drizzle. At night, it might drop to 14 or 16 degrees.” It may come as a surprise that Kwok, a native Singaporean and former Hong Kong resident, is based in Bali. The island is not exactly known for sweater weather or heated swimming pools, but that is precisely what she...

New Data Shows Travelers Are Expanding Beyond Japan’s Golden Route

Oct 6, 2026

New Data Shows Travelers Are Expanding Beyond Japan’s Golden Route

International travelers are increasingly looking beyond Japan’s traditional tourism route of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, according to new data released by Japan-based tour provider Tourist Japan. However, rather than replacing Tokyo with regional destinations, many visitors are using the capital as a base from which to explore a wider range of experiences across Japan.

Travel Trends: The Scenic Route

Oct 6, 2026

Travel Trends: The Scenic Route

From high-speed domestic corridors to five-star rolling hotels, rail travel is experiencing its most ambitious global renaissance in a generation, driven by sustainability, innovation from design The post Travel Trends: The Scenic Route appeared first on Business Traveller.

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to generate approximately R$ 8.8 billion for the economy

Oct 6, 2026

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to generate approximately R$ 8.8 billion for the economy

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to generate approximately R$ 8.8 billion for the Brazilian economy. This figure comes from a study conducted by FGV Projetos at the request of Embratur, outlining the economic impacts associated with the tournament’s preparation and execution in the country.

Grounded Ambition

Oct 6, 2026

Grounded Ambition

As Saudi Arabia enters Phase Three of Vision 2030, we gathered key hospitality leaders in Riyadh to discuss future execution and mobility The post Grounded Ambition appeared first on Business Traveller.

West End and Broadway stars, Alfie Boe and Lea Salonga join Spotlight: South Africa.

Oct 6, 2026

West End and Broadway stars, Alfie Boe and Lea Salonga join Spotlight: South Africa.

West End and Broadway stars Alfie Boe and Lea Salonga will come together in South Africa for the first Spotlight event, a brand-new international series of destination experiences bringing together the world’s greatest musical theatre performers and some of the world’s most remarkable destinations.

Visit Orlando Expands U.K. Campaign with London Consumer Activation, Holiday Giveaway and Events

Oct 6, 2026

Visit Orlando Expands U.K. Campaign with London Consumer Activation, Holiday Giveaway and Events

Visit Orlando is strengthening its presence in the U.K., Orlando’s No. 1 overseas international market, through an integrated campaign that combines consumer advertising, an experiential activation, national holiday giveaway and dedicated travel trade events. The initiative includes Play Your Way to Orlando, a free Orlando-themed mini golf experience at Westfield Stratford City in London from 23 – 25 October, followed by Elevate Orlando Live events for travel advisors and industry partners in London and Dublin.

Travel in 2027: The year of the anti-optimised holiday

Oct 6, 2026

Travel in 2027: The year of the anti-optimised holiday

Forget the jam-packed travel itinerary. In 2027, travellers will be less interested in seeing and doing more – and far more interested in feeling better, going deeper and experiencing travel on their own terms. That is the headline finding from Lemongrass Marketing’s 2027 Travel Trend Report, which identifies 15 interconnected trends set to shape the global travel and hospitality industry over the next 12 months.

Travel Trends: The Art of Travelmaxxing

Oct 6, 2026

Travel Trends: The Art of Travelmaxxing

Forget passive fly-and-flop holidays: Modern travellers are using algorithms, clever stopovers, and multimodal transit to squeeze every last drop of adventure and experience out of their time away. The post Travel Trends: The Art of Travelmaxxing appeared first on Business Traveller.

A Matter of Taste: An Interview With Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier

Oct 6, 2026

A Matter of Taste: An Interview With Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier

From first-minute micro-details to auditing his company’s own inspectors, Gardinier tells Yi-Hwa Hanna what it takes to champion authentic individuality while curating soul-led luxury hospitality The post A Matter of Taste: An Interview With Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier appeared first on Business Traveller.

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