Across Europe, a quiet conservation success story is unfolding. Landscapes once marked by ecological decline are seeing the return of bears, wolves, lynx, bison and other iconic wildlife — thanks to decades of conservation, science and collaboration with local communities. Now The European Nature Trust (TENT) is inviting travellers to step inside those stories through its 2027 Coexistence Adventures.

Atlantic City is welcoming the fall and winter season with resort enhancements, seasonal celebrations and a packed calendar of entertainment, conventions and sporting events. Among the highlights is Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s $107 million transformation of the Borgata Tower, with newly renovated guestrooms set to debut floor by floor beginning in October. Visitors can also embrace the Halloween spirit at The Boo Bar: Witches Edition at Resorts Casino Hotel or ring in 2027 at DJ Cassidy’s two-night New Year’s celebration at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, with plenty to experience throughout the fourth quarter and into the new year.

Mexico’s iconic railway journey through the Copper Canyon will operate throughout 2027, connecting the mountains of Chihuahua with Mexico’s Pacific coast. Chepe Express has announced its 2027 operating calendar, offering travellers and tourism professionals the opportunity to start planning their journeys aboard one of Mexico’s most spectacular rail experiences.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 2027 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) Oct. 4-8, 2027, bringing the region’s leading tourism forum to the twin-island nation. The announcement was made during the final day of SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, where tourism ministers, commissioners and directors of tourism, private-sector executives, regional and international partners, academics, media, young people and other industry stakeholders gathered to examine the issues shaping Caribbean tourism.

Launching in November this year, Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary, will feature an ambitious new food & beverage programme that will redefine dining on The Nile. Inspired by Egypt’s rich culinary heritage, the new menus integrate regional ingredients, contemporary techniques and immersive dining experiences, creating a distinctly modern expression of Egyptian gastronomy. Nile Seray will accommodate 64 guests across 32 suites, sailing between Luxor and Aswan on four-night journeys that combine exclusive archaeological access with A&K Sanctuary’s signature service. The new culinary programme, created by A&K Egypt, builds on this philosophy, positioning dining as an integral part of the voyage and as another way to discover the country’s landscapes, history and culture.

Fort Myers, Florida’s Gulf Coast destination encompassing the vibrant city of Fort Myers and the renowned islands of Sanibel and Captiva, has trained 418 travel agents across the UK and Ireland so far in 2026, as the destination continues to strengthen its engagement with the travel trade through a programme of training, webinars and industry events. The destination has worked with a range of travel trade partners this year, including Visit USA, Hablo, British Airways and US Airtours. Through these partnerships, Fort Myers has maintained a strong presence across the UK and Ireland this year, providing agents with the destination knowledge and product information needed to confidently recommend Fort Myers to their customers.

In a city known for hype-filled events, from the Oscars and Grammys to countless Hollywood premieres, the recent opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles occupied its own stratosphere, drawing a constellation of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams. Many of the names at the museum’s September 19 grand opening were there to wish founder George Lucas, creator of the sprawling Star Wars franchise, and his wife, Mellody Hobson,...

In a city known for hype-filled events, from the Oscars and Grammys to countless Hollywood premieres, the recent opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles occupied its own stratosphere, drawing a constellation of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams. Many of the names at the museum’s September 19 grand opening were there to wish founder George Lucas, creator of the sprawling Star Wars franchise, and his wife, Mellody Hobson,...

Hidden in the mountains of Guizhou, Dishuitan Waterfall plunges around 410 meters, making it the province’s highest waterfall.

In Guizhou, the Tunpu people keep a centuries-old legacy alive through the clothes they wear and the dialect they speak. Their traditional Han Chinese attire preserves styles dating back to the Ming Dynasty, some 600 years ago, reflecting the customs, rituals and beliefs passed down through generations.