Andalucía heads to World Travel Market in London in search of younger tourists

London’s thriving food scene is fueled by a constant influx of innovative chefs and restaurateurs and its diverse multicultural influences. Here are ten of the newest dining experiences that contribute to London’s well-deserved reputation as a global culinary destination.

Ah, Christmas in London… the John Lewis Christmas advert, Tesco’s stuffing sandwich meal deals and—more importantly—the sweet sounds of Mariah Carey are some telltale signs the festive season has officially begun. And just like how Cinderella’s carriage turns into a pumpkin at midnight, come November 1, London transforms into a magical hub of yuletide joy. Streets twinkle under the Christmas lights, hotels, and shops are in full-on festive mode and carols ring out in the capital.

Train journeys are booming in popularity thanks to dozens of new rail routes and more eco-conscious travellers who want to avoid the hassle of flight delays.

Picture it: You move to New York City. The Big Apple. The city so nice, they named it twice.

Sphere Entertainment Company, sister company to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation MSG, is looking for a new location for its second Sphere venue after its London-based plans were blocked by the city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan. 

History feels very much alive in the art, architecture and crackling atmosphere of the UK’s capital. From the Tower of London and contemporary Sky Garden to tales of the Houses of Parliament’s Gunpowder Plot and Harry Potter filming locations — there are enough famous, infamous and fantastical attractions in London to keep kids entertained for weeks. And many of the city’s most celebrated names can be explored through a raft of innovative tours and experiences aimed squarely at families.

With Christmas just around the corner, city squares across Europe are crystallising into their sparkliest forms.

Jamaica is poised to welcome a brand new mega-resort, it was announced at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London last week.The country's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett and his team met with international hotel group, Lopesan, which revealed it's seeking to develop a 1,000-room luxury resort on the island.Details about the resort remain scarce for now but Bartlett said the development would generate over 2,500 direct and indirect jobs, and positively impact farmers, manufacturers, small businesses and other stakeholders.Lopesan currently boasts more than 17,000 hotel rooms across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.The announcement comes ahead of the official opening of the recently renovated $30 million Royalton White Sands resort in Trelawny next month.Additionally, the island will celebrate the openings of two major resorts before the summer of 2024. The new Princess Resort in Hanover will open 1,000 rooms and the RIU Palace Aquarelle resort will add 753 more in Trelawny, creating around 2,500 new jobs.

Google teamed up with South Africa’s tourism department Monday to boost travel marketing efforts after a government inquiry concluded in July that Google’s practices impede competition.

A collaboration between three great names in hotels, At Sloane brings the finest in hospitality and design to a prominent address in London.

It just got cheaper to visit the City of Lights by train this summer. In celebration of the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris, Eurostar announced an increase of train service— between London and Paris — to accommodate the spectators, participants, and travelers, at a discounted price.

Following the incredible success of the YouTube channel Great Art Explained in 15 minutes, arts writer James Payne has launched a brilliant new series offering a fresh look at world literature.