From Bangkok’s craft-beer rebellion and Riga’s pagan ales to a Bavarian monastery that has been brewing for nearly a thousand years, these are the cities, taprooms, abbeys, and farms worth building a trip around right now. In the past, people would visit a brewery if they had extra time during a trip. Now, for some […]
FIFA hyped the World Cup as an economic juggernaut for the U.S. – but with five weeks until the tournament kicks off, the hotel industry says advanced bookings in some host cities are on par or lagging any ordinary summer. Key Facts Hotel industry lowers its World Cup expectations While the U.S. is expected to […]
Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]
Going beyond trophies, European Best Destinations chose the top cities in Europe where you can watch sport, practice sport and live sport all year round. According to recent research by Statista, sports tourism is reshaping how and why people travel. The sector was valued at just under $565 billion in 2023 and is projected to […]
The airline’s return to Victoria comes as conflict in the Middle East forces travellers to rethink how they get between Australia and Europe. Key Takeaways Key Background Middle East airspace has become increasingly unreliable since conflict escalated in the region. The UAE temporarily closed its airspace this week as a precautionary measure, and carriers including […]
Have you ever dreamed about escaping to your own private island? Through a new initiative called “Your Swedish Island,” Sweden is giving travelers the chance to win an island for a year. Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job and living in paradise? What about escaping to your own private island? Sweden is making that dream […]
Some parts of the world are not suffering from overtourism and would be very happy with a little travel love. Here’s where to visit to avoid the crowds and follow the paths least traveled in 2026. It’s easy to think of the same destinations when planning a holiday, but some of these are under immense […]
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
From the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix to Slovenia’s Pogi Challenge and Zagreb’s luminous Festival of Lights, here are the 12 best European events this year. This year, over 42,800 travelers worldwide were asked by European Best Destinations which European event would they most like to experience in 2026. From an initial list of […]
Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]