How China’s Wudang Mountains draw droves of visitors in search of spiritual cleansing
A banknote clasped between her hands, Liu Haiyan prays to the protector of the Wudang Mountains. The range in central China’s Hubei province has long been considered sacred in Taoism. “I asked him to bless our motherland with favourable weather and to make it even more prosperous,” Liu says while sitting outside the Golden Hall, a Taoist temple at the summit of Tianzhu Peak. “This place watches over our country,” she adds. “We’re Chinese, and this is part of our faith.” Tourists and pilgrims in...
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Nachtzüge: European Sleeper baut Netz nach Skandinavien aus
Das Bahnunternehmen European Sleeper rollt auf der Welle klimabewussten Reisens und erweitert sein Netzwerk. Ziel ist es, möglichst jedes Jahr eine neue Strecke zu erschließen und langfristig Hubs zu etablieren. The post Nachtzüge: European Sleeper baut Netz nach Skandinavien aus appeared first on Business Traveller.
The other Traitors castles! Where countries around the world film their versions of the hit show - and how you can stay in them from just £34
From an Indian palace to a French chateau, overseas versions of the hit TV show - the celebrity version of which returns to UK screens tonight - have their own country piles to shout about.
Just 29 Products Parents Say They Actually Swear By For Traveling
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From murder capital to holiday haven: El Salvador swapped gangs for margaritas and resorts - here's what it's really like
El Salvador was once synonymous with gang violence. Now tourists are flocking to its black-sand beaches, world-class waves and burgeoning resorts.
Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception
The autumn 2026 marquee auctions by Hong Kong’s three international auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – from September 28 to 30 generated more than HK$2 billion (US$255.78 million) in combined totals. This marks a fair increase from the HK$1.3 billion achieved during the spring season, signalling a disciplined market anchored by competitive depth for fresh-to-market works with strong provenance. Christie’s led the series with HK$956.5 million, up 17 per cent year on year,...
No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital
The process of getting a first U.S. passport will go fully online next year, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, so if your picture is bad, it’ll be your fault.
BRITISH AIRWAYS EXTENDS DAILY ANTIGUA SERVICES INTO APRIL 2027 AS UK DEMAND GROWS
British Airways is set to increase services between London Gatwick and Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, by extending its daily winter schedule throughout April, adding over 3,000 seats as UK visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda continue to rise.
Saudi Red Sea Authority Presents Red Sea Global with Licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina. The move strengthens the marinas’ readiness to welcome yachts and supports the integration of marine services across RSG’s destinations along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, handed over the licenses to Mr. Raed Albasseet, Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at RSG, in Riyadh.
Anguilla tourism minister calls regional air connectivity an economic lifeline
Anguilla Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor has underscored the critical role of regional air connectivity in supporting tourism, trade, business and family ties across the Caribbean. Speaking at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) new office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, Connor said Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis share longstanding ties through family, culture, commerce and travel, and that TAA’s continued growth strengthens those connections.
'Ben Shephard saved me from suicidal thoughts': Chris Kamara says This Morning star recommended therapy that saved his life - as he launches mental health campaign on Guernsey
The pundit known as 'Kammy' was diagnosed with apraxia in 2018, which sparked a deep depression. He's teamed up with Visit Guernsey to offer others struggling a lifeline on the island.
Window or Aisle? American’s App Can Now Switch Your Seat Before Departure
American’s app will hunt for a window or aisle after booking, sparing solo loyalists the seat-map vigil while exposing the limits of airline convenience, status and timing as departure approaches. The post Window or Aisle? American’s App Can Now Switch Your Seat Before Departure appeared first on Business Traveller.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Reappoints Europe Team Through 2029
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has selected ETM to lead its European marketing and communications activity through 2029. Operating as Hawaiʻi Tourism Europe (HTE), the account will be led from the UK by ETM, with dedicated account management and PR representation in Germany through New Age Marketing, part of ETM.