Waterberg Biosphere, Country, 2026-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler US has just announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Nsele Private Game Reserve proudly making its debut on the “World’s Best Resorts 2026” in the South Africa category. Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from… Read the full news article
Meet Boston’s second-season programme starts on Boston Common in December before expanding to Copley Square and the Rose Kennedy Greenway in early 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Holiday drone shows over Boston Common are scheduled for December 5 12 and 19 with performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Frostival Lodge opens January 22 with a… Read the full news article
Experience Grand Rapids’ second Stella Gold since 2024 recognizes planner support as conventions generate more than $108 million a year for the local economy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Experience Grand Rapids won Gold for Best CVB/DMO in the Midwest at the 2026 Northstar Stella Awards. The award combines meeting-professional voting with evaluation by industry judges. Experience Grand… Read the full news article
TravelPRNews coverage published 6 October 2026 spans aviation safety and network growth, airport experience, hotel expansion, destination funding, travel technology, culture and seasonal demand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Aviation safety, operational resilience and workforce development moved to the foreground alongside route and traffic growth across several markets. Airport and passenger-experience investment ranged from Haneda lounge upgrades and… Read the full news article
Ninety-two independent hotels were recognized across the 2026 U.S. and U.K. Readers’ Choice Awards, with Chatham Bars Inn, Hotel Bennett, Passalacqua and four others topping destination categories. KEY TAKEAWAYS Preferred Hotels & Resorts says 92 member properties earned more than 107 accolades across the U.S. and U.K. editions of the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’… Read the full news article
All four airport fire watches have completed hands-on familiarisation with Nexus’s Stadler trains as the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet takes over daily services KEY TAKEAWAYS All four Newcastle Airport fire watches have completed familiarisation training on the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains. The programme covered train layout, fire detection, emergency access, braking,… Read the full news article
The former Visit California chief starts November 9 as Fred Dixon prepares to return to NYC Tourism + Conventions and Brand USA seeks renewal beyond 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Caroline Beteta will become Brand USA’s Interim President & CEO on November 9, 2026. Brand USA says Beteta’s central priority will be securing reauthorization beyond the organisation’s… Read the full news article
Up to 15 businesses will receive a year of mentoring, industry access and $15,000 in benefits as SDTA broadens support for diverse and environmentally focused entrepreneurs. KEY TAKEAWAYS Applications for the 2027 San Diego Tourism Accelerator are open through October 19, 2026, with up to 15 participants to be selected. The program prioritizes small businesses… Read the full news article
The South Carolina destination earns a fifth consecutive Readers’ Choice Awards win as local islands, resorts and hotels also feature in the 39th annual rankings KEY TAKEAWAYS Charleston ranked No. 1 among U.S. small cities in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, its fifth consecutive win and 15th in 16 years. Kiawah Island and… Read the full news article
Six World Travel Awards wins also recognize the country’s beaches and islands, Boracay, the tourism board and San Fernando, while nine Philippine travel businesses take Asia-level honors. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Philippines won Asia’s Leading Dive Destination for an eighth consecutive year, extending a run that began in 2019. The Department of Tourism says diving will… Read the full news article
Milestone resort anniversaries, expanded terrain, new hotels, après offerings, dark-sky adventures and 2027 events broaden the state’s winter appeal. KEY TAKEAWAYS Colorado’s 2026–27 winter season combines ski-area upgrades, landmark anniversaries and expanded terrain with new lodging, dining and après-ski experiences. The Sundance Film Festival will make its Boulder debut from January 21–31, 2027, adding a… Read the full news article
The 2026 edition expands to 122 restaurants, adds new One-Star entries Birch and KIGO and brings four newcomers into the Bib Gourmand ranks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Orfali Bros has been promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars while Dubai’s existing Three-Star and other Two-Star restaurants retain their distinctions. Birch and KIGO enter the guide with One MICHELIN Star… Read the full news article
Azurite and SUIS rise to two MICHELIN Stars while De Librije retains three in a 499-restaurant national selection unveiled in Maastricht. KEY TAKEAWAYS Azurite in Delft and SUIS in Schin op Geul are the two new two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants in the 2026 Netherlands selection. Seven restaurants receive their first MICHELIN Star while De Librije remains the… Read the full news article
The new collection spans 219 destinations in 56 countries with culinary sailings Mediterranean overnights a 75-night South America circumnavigation and 29 new ports KEY TAKEAWAYS Silversea’s 2028–2029 collection includes 103 voyages to 219 destinations in 56 countries with 29 new ports of call. New S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages focus on truffle season in Italy and Spain… Read the full news article
The Hamilton Island retreat earned a 98.58 satisfaction score and finished as the highest-ranked Australian resort in the regional Readers’ Choice list. KEY TAKEAWAYS qualia ranked No. 2 in Condé Nast Traveller UK’s 2026 Australasia and South Pacific resort category. The Hamilton Island retreat earned an overall satisfaction score of 98.58 percent. qualia was the… Read the full news article
The five-day showcase from 25–29 October will pair tastings, maker conversations and airport promotions with a focus on locally produced spirits. KEY TAKEAWAYS Belfast City Airport’s second annual That’s the Spirit showcase will run from 25–29 October 2026. Basalt Distillery, Copeland Distillery, McConnell’s Irish Whisky and Jawbox Gin are taking part in this year’s programme…. Read the full news article
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has relocated the 16-aircraft kinetic sculpture after restoration as Concourse D upgrades continue. KEY TAKEAWAYS CLT has relocated the restored First in Flight kinetic aviation mobile from the Atrium to Concourse D. The George Greenamyer installation features four levels and 16 flying machines representing milestones in aviation history. The sculpture underwent… Read the full news article
Of 1,042 licences due to expire at the end of September, 951 were renewed while 42 applications remained in progress or subject to outstanding conditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK Civil Aviation Authority says 1,624 travel businesses are currently licensed under the ATOL scheme. Of 1,042 licences due to expire on September 30 a total of… Read the full news article
CAA’s 2025 survey of roughly 175,000 departing passengers finds 38% used public transport while the airport recommendation score rose to 8.39 out of 10 KEY TAKEAWAYS The CAA surveyed roughly 175,000 departing passengers across eight major English airports in 2025. The airport recommendation score rose to 8.39 out of 10 while the eight airports handled… Read the full news article
Passenger volumes rose 9.6% year on year while capacity increased 6.8% and North Atlantic passenger numbers jumped 66.5%. KEY TAKEAWAYS Finnair carried 1.1122 million passengers in September 2026 which was 9.6% more than a year earlier. North Atlantic passenger numbers rose 66.5% while North Atlantic capacity increased 59.9%. Passenger load factor reached 79.9% and revenue… Read the full news article
The sector is projected to grow 3.1% across Europe this year as more than 1,000 tourism leaders gather in Valletta to debate investment, connectivity, technology and sustainable growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS WTTC forecasts Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector to grow 3.1% in 2026, up from 2.6% growth in 2025 and ahead of the wider economy. More… Read the full news article
Ministers and business executives from 24 countries met in Valletta during WTTC’s 26th Global Summit to examine how policy and industry can reduce travel friction and attract capital. KEY TAKEAWAYS WTTC convened ministers and business leaders from 24 countries in Valletta during its 26th Global Summit. The Dialogue focused on how visas, borders, connectivity, regulation… Read the full news article
Diplo Subtronics and Kaskade anchor the Nov. 20–22 programme with Big Boi The Fray Three 6 Mafia and supporting acts spread across four stages KEY TAKEAWAYS Neon City Festival returns to downtown Las Vegas from November 20–22 as a free all-ages three-day event. Diplo headlines Friday Subtronics leads Saturday and Kaskade tops Sunday with Big… Read the full news article
Works by Nikita Ares and Kenji Stoll now span four intersections as Bellevue studies safety, maintenance and community response through 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bellevue completed four artist-designed crosswalks in summer 2026 as part of its Creative Crosswalks pilot. Nikita Ares and Kenji Stoll each created two designs for intersections across the city. The city will… Read the full news article
The new lodge in Kafue National Park pairs twice-daily safaris with private spa spaces river dining and conservation-focused experiences linked to African Parks’ restoration work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has opened as Anantara’s first safari property in Africa with 13 keys in Kafue National Park. Three Horizon Terrace Suites rise 14.3 metres… Read the full news article
Visitors can explore one of Arizona’s best-known Old West filming locations on selected dates from October through December. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mescal Movie Set near Benson, Arizona has opened bookings for a run of Historical Film Tours through October, November and December. The guided experience highlights locations associated with classic Western productions including Tombstone, The Quick… Read the full news article
Jonathan Spector’s comedy about consensus and a school mumps outbreak will play 16 performances from November 1–22 during the Tucson company’s 55th season. KEY TAKEAWAYS Invisible Theatre will present Eureka Day from November 1 through November 22 as part of its 55th season. The Tucson production is directed by Amy Almquist and features Art Almquist,… Read the full news article
The Atlanta hospitality veteran will oversee member billing and onboarding while managing ACVB’s digital platforms and supporting member programmes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chinela Bertrand has been promoted to Manager of Membership at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. She will lead member billing and onboarding and manage ACVB’s digital platforms for members. Bertrand joined ACVB in 2025… Read the full news article
The 320-room resort in Banff National Park becomes the luxury collection’s second global opening with a new bathhouse four dining venues and more than 50 seasonal experiences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rimrock Banff has opened in Banff National Park as the first Emblems Collection property in North America and the brand’s second global opening. The transformed resort… Read the full news article
The downtown Tucson venue’s month runs from reggae and country to comedy family theatre Mexican cinema and Fraggle Rock Live KEY TAKEAWAYS Fox Tucson Theatre’s November 2026 programme opens with UB40 on November 3 and closes with Ashley McBryde on November 29. Music highlights include Lyle Lovett Daughtry Steep Canyon Rangers The Fab Four and… Read the full news article
