Abu Dhabi, UAE: Entry restrictions into Abu Dhabi have been relaxed and international tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways, are now allowed to enter the emirate without the need to self-isolate for 14 days. Last week saw the announcement of a gradual reopening of Abu Dhabi to tourists, as quarant...

Not long after the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games are held in 2021, annual industry event the Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) will take place on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, from 20-23 September.  The US-based Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) claims that its annual summit event draws hundreds of industry professionals from a...

With more borders expected to reopen to international tourism in 2021, luxury travel company andBeyond has launched the Every Excuse to Travel campaign, designed to cater for emerging travel trends.  Pictured above, clockwise from top left: trekking near Vira Vira Lodge, Chile; Oryx at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia; marine iguana, Galapagos...

I first visited New Caledonia 30 years ago and was captivated by this slice of France in the South Pacific. I had already been to Tahiti, another French paradise, but that's a 10-hour flight from Sydney. New Caledonia is practically on Australia's doorstep.  Photos courtesy of New Caledonia Tourism. Spectacular natural scenery, jaw-droppingly ...

Australia has been recognised by global travel authority, Lonely Planet, in its annual Best In Travel Awards announced recently, receiving the Community Restoration award.  Reflecting the ways in which the world and attitudes to travel have been changed, Lonely Planet has created new award categories for 2021, including Community, Sustainabili...

While many travel and hospitality projects may have stalled this year, Denmark has been boldly preparing to launch a range of new and appealing attractions, festivals and major sporting events next year. Check out the following extensive list to see why Denmark should be on your 2021 travel itinerary.  From left clockwise, the photos of (...