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This July, celebrate World Chocolate Day and discover Geneva’s chocolate-making heritage with Geneva Tourism’s delectable Choco Pass. The perfect way to celebrate, Geneva Tourism invites visitors to the city to discover renowned Swiss chocolatiers with a mouthwatering tour across the city. Choco Pass holders can look forward to enjoying a range of famous delicacies, from the amandes princesses at Guillaume Bichet, to Sweetzerland’s chocolate truffles or Grand Cru hot chocolates at La Bonbonnière, offering unparalleled experiences for every chocolate aficionado. 

Guided tours are experiencing a resurgence, with Millennials and Gen Z leading the trend, according to a new survey from Berlin-based GetYourGuide.

Step aside bachelorette parties and history buffs, there’s a new sheriff (or should we say, puppeteer) in town! Puppet City Tours is shaking up the Nashville tourism scene with a one-of-a-kind walking tour led by a charismatic puppet guide. This innovative tour isn’t your average history lesson. Forget dry dates and dusty facts. Here, Nashville’s rich musical heritage and colorful past come alive through the eyes of a charming puppet storyteller. Sing along to catchy tunes about the city’s founding, giggle at the puppet’s insider jokes about iconic landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, and discover hidden gems within the vibrant downtown core.

As cycling enthusiasts gear up for this year's Tour de France, train travelers can embark on their own exciting journey through the heart of France. While the world's most famous bicycle race covers 3,500 kilometers over three weeks, Rail Europe offers a unique twist on the "Tour de France" experience - one that promises rich cultural encounters and comfortable travel.

AAA has designated the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico with its prestigious, independently verified Five Diamond Designation, its highest rating, for its luxurious amenities, beautiful location and incredible service. 

Atlantis Paradise Island is offering two new promotions offering 25 percent savings, up to $800 in resort credits and free stays for children under 11 years old for a limited time. 

Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday this week by offering flights as low as $53 one-way.

Oyo has announced the launch of its first luxury hotel, the Palette Royal Reflections Hotel and Spa, in Dubai. The opening marks a significant step in Oyo’s strategy to expand its premium offerings, driven by the increasing demand from Indian tourists for high-end accommodations in the region.

Early in the COVID pandemic and at a time when travel cancellations were on the rise, Google said it wanted to “help Hotel ads partners minimize risk while driving future bookings in a responsible manner.” To do that, it expanded an advertising option known as Commissions (per stay) that let hotel partners only pay a commission on their ads after the guest stay had occurred.Now, nearly four years later and as international travel is approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to UN Tourism, Google has announced that on October 31, 2024 it will end Commissions (per stay) and another low-risk ad product, Commissions (per conversion), which launched in 2018.

History-making Blackfeet-Niimíipuu Lily Gladstone’s latest movie, Fancy Dance, brings audiences back to Oklahoma—where other Indigenous-focused projects like Reservation Dogs and Killers of the Flower Moon were also filmed. It’s a logical shooting location given that the state was once known as Indian Territory and is home to nearly 40 federally recognized Native American tribes.

Building on the success of its inaugural grant scheme in 2023, Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE that is currently under construction on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, announces the launch of the second round of the Zayed National Museum Research Fund. The Research Fund continues to uphold the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, while fostering research into the culture and history of the nation.

New Orleans is one of the most vibrant cities in the world—full of rich history, diverse heritage, and mouthwatering cuisine. And the city’s Black communities and cultures have long been a driving force in shaping New Orleans, which was founded in 1718, into the city we know today. Visitors who only hit Bourbon Street for a hurricane cocktail will largely miss out on the unique and memorable Black experiences that can deepen understanding and appreciation of the very pulse of New Orleans.