The 119-berth marina at Triple Bay can receive yachts up to 130 metres and will anchor AMAALA’s sailing programme ahead of The Ocean Race Grand Finale in July 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS AMAALA Yacht Club has begun operations at Triple Bay with 119 berths and capacity for sailing and motor yachts up to 130 metres. The… Read the full news article
The Washington attraction marked the giant panda’s birthday with themed enrichment and a fruitsicle cake as cooler autumn weather brings an active season for panda viewing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Female giant panda Qing Bao celebrated her fifth birthday at Smithsonian’s National Zoo on 12 September 2026. Keepers created 1970s-themed enrichment, including decorated food boxes, new puzzle… Read the full news article
The two 14-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkeys are already showing tail-twining behavior after being paired under an AZA Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Female Bolivian gray titi monkey Tacama has joined longtime male resident Ocho at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Helen Brach Primate House. The two 14-year-old monkeys have a breeding recommendation through the… Read the full news article
Opening October 15, the show will feature more than 30 works, reopen the Women of the West Gallery and extend the museum’s exploration of Tejano history through June 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kathy Sosa: Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico opens October 15, 2026, and runs through June 14, 2027. The exhibition will feature more than… Read the full news article
New Full, King and Giant pass buyers can visit seasonal events this fall and winter, while 2027 pricing starts at $149 with tiered parking, Pre-K, dining and Fast Track benefits. KEY TAKEAWAYS All four 2027 Hersheypark Season Pass tiers include unlimited Hersheypark and ZooAmerica visits during the 2027 public operating season. New 2027 Full, King… Read the full news article
Chris Stafford tells IAAPA’s Funworld that participatory storytelling, continuous staff training and selective use of technology can turn immersion into a driver of spending, loyalty and repeat visits. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chris Stafford argues that immersive environments should be treated as value drivers because stronger emotional engagement can influence dwell time, spending, sharing and repeat visitation…. Read the full news article
Applications close September 30 for a year-long program pairing young professionals with experienced industry leaders through one-to-one mentoring KEY TAKEAWAYS Applications for IAAPA’s 2027 Young Professionals Mentorship Program remain open through September 30, 2026. Accepted participants will be notified and matched in November, with the program running from January through December 2027. Mentors must be… Read the full news article
The 2026 calendar builds from September heritage festivals to an October River Walk celebration, Halloween attractions and November cultural events across the city. KEY TAKEAWAYS San Antonio’s 2026 fall program runs from September heritage celebrations through mid-November arts events, with Día de los Muertos at the center of the season. Día de los Muertos programming… Read the full news article
More than 1,000 CR Smith Museum artifacts will become available to New York’s 9/11 Memorial & Museum as the airline also backs the Pentagon’s planned visitor education center. KEY TAKEAWAYS American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum plan to make additional items from a collection of more than 1,000 9/11-related artifacts available to the National… Read the full news article
The September 12–18 offer links the opening of the University of Bristol’s new city-centre campus with an affordable introduction to the Floating Harbour. KEY TAKEAWAYS University of Bristol students and staff can receive 50% off standard Bristol Ferry Waterbus fares from September 12 through September 18, 2026. Special Student & Family Harbour Tours will depart… Read the full news article
From 14 trick-or-treat stops and dark coaster rides to a new monster meet-and-greet and ZooAmerica nights, the 2026 programme runs Sept. 12 through Nov. 1 KEY TAKEAWAYS Hersheypark Halloween runs for eight weekends from Sept. 12 through Nov. 1, 2026, with family programming during the day and Dark Nights experiences beginning at 6 p.m. Children… Read the full news article
The Bayeux Tapestry’s London return, a new London Museum, regional food trails, Diwali events and screen-inspired trips extend the season from September into winter KEY TAKEAWAYS The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September, while Battle of Hastings events and other Norman-themed exhibitions broaden the heritage story beyond London. Major openings include… Read the full news article
The 428-metre route linking Maafushi and Vahmaafushi was recognised in Sri Lanka as the attraction builds a tourism proposition around local-island adventure and over-ocean experiences KEY TAKEAWAYS Zipline Maldives has received the 2026 Global Excellence Award for “World’s Most Beautiful Zipline,” according to Visit Maldives. The attraction runs 428 metres from Maafushi to Vahmaafushi Picnic… Read the full news article
The ‘Understated Elegance’ lighting programme begins in 2026 alongside 12 giant Snowman sculptures, a Victoria Art Gallery exhibition and a live-orchestra screening KEY TAKEAWAYS Bath BID is beginning a five-year Christmas lighting programme in 2026, with new installations planned to expand across the city over time under an ‘Understated Elegance’ theme. A new Walking with… Read the full news article
The free Espacio Iberia pop-up runs through 27 September at COAM, combining flight simulation, onboard dining, destination technology and a month-long cultural programme KEY TAKEAWAYS Espacio Iberia runs from 2 to 27 September at COAM in central Madrid, offering free admission to a programme built around aviation, gastronomy, technology and culture. Visitors can try Iberia’s… Read the full news article
The memorial area will close to the public from late September 10 until mid-afternoon September 11, while WTC Cortlandt is bypassed and Liberty Park remains shut for the day KEY TAKEAWAYS Temporary security fencing will surround the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, with designated pedestrian entry points along Greenwich Street between Liberty and Vesey streets. The… Read the full news article
The 12-night Halloween season runs from 9–31 October at Avon Valley, combining five scare attractions, live shows, hidden bars and the new add-on production The Autopsy KEY TAKEAWAYS FEAR Scream Park will run on 12 selected nights from 9–31 October 2026 at Avon Valley near Bristol. The 2026 programme includes five main scare attractions plus… Read the full news article
The 7–8 November 2026 edition pairs a Saturday party programme with an earlier, lower-capacity Sunday format while keeping the same headline fireworks and drone spectacle on both days. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alexandra Palace’s Fireworks & Drone Festival will run on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, moving from its previous Friday-and-Saturday pattern to a full… Read the full news article
The second-largest philanthropic commitment in Columbus Zoo history will support the planned John F. Wolfe Aquarium, projects at The Wilds and wider wildlife conservation programmes in Ohio and beyond KEY TAKEAWAYS The Worthington Companies Foundation and The McConnell Foundation are committing $10 million to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds and wildlife conservation programmes…. Read the full news article
A statewide route from Mount Vernon and the Historic Triangle to Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Shenandoah and Southwest Virginia pairs the nation’s founding story with contemporary food, wine, hotels and live music. KEY TAKEAWAYS Virginia is using the United States’ 250th anniversary as a framework for a statewide road trip connecting Revolutionary-era landmarks with Black and… Read the full news article
The nearly six-acre attraction will debut for cruise guests when Norwegian Luna calls at NCL’s Bahamas private island, adding a 170-foot slide tower, river, cliff jumps and family splash zones. KEY TAKEAWAYS Great Tides Waterpark is scheduled to open to guests on Sept. 4, 2026, when Norwegian Luna calls at Great Stirrup Cay. The nearly… Read the full news article
More than 100 winning and shortlisted photographs from the AIB Press Photographer of the Year Awards are on free display at Shannon Airport until 14 September. KEY TAKEAWAYS Shannon Airport is hosting more than 100 winning and shortlisted photographs from the AIB Press Photographer of the Year Awards in its check-in area. The free exhibition… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Datai Pledge (https://thedatai.com/sustainability) has released its sixth annual Impact Report, offering a detailed look at how The Datai Langkawi (https://www.thedatai.com/) is measuring sustainability, conservation and community work across one of Malaysia’s most distinctive natural settings. The latest report is built around the theme Stories +… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure Hotels & Resorts is introducing Mercure’s Local Maps, a new digital experience designed to help travellers explore the neighbourhoods around Mercure hotels through recommendations curated by local hotel teams. The initiative turns the knowledge of Mercure staff into mobile-friendly destination guides, pointing guests toward restaurants, markets, cultural… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has completed the installation of a large dragon sculpture aboard MSC World Asia, marking a key design milestone as the line’s newest flagship moves closer to welcoming its first guests. The ship is currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) NEW DELHI, India, 2026-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India is stepping into a broader destination-promotion role through a new partnership with India’s Ministry of Tourism, aimed at showcasing the country to international travellers and strengthening India’s position as both a tourism destination and aviation hub. The airline and the Ministry of Tourism have… Read the full news article
Homer, AK, 2026-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska is the most auspicious place in the world to watch bears. There are many places in Alaska where you can easily sight bears. Bear Viewing in Alaska offers grizzly bear viewing through guided boat, plane, and walking tours. If you want to enjoy the best bear… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2026-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is continuing to position the EUROPA 2 as more than a luxury ship with an art collection on board. In 2027, the company will expand its ART 2 SEA programme with three curated themed cruises designed to connect guests with artists, galleries, museums, private… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is sharpening its focus on younger travellers in Greater China, where travel is increasingly tied to identity, social connection and shared interests rather than simply accommodation. With more than 230 million Gen Z consumers in Greater China, the hotel group is building… Read the full news article
Vilanculos, Mozambique, 2026-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Beyond Pambele’s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters lies a world of extraordinary marine diversity. Located within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, overlooking the breathtaking Bazaruto Archipelago, Pambele Beach House is situated in one of Mozambique’s most remarkable coastal environments. Known as “Mozambique’s Marine Big 5″, these incredible ocean… Read the full news article