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Luxury travellers are more willing to pay for sustainable travel if they know how the funds are used.

Do luxury travellers care about sustainability?Virtuoso discovers that majority of luxury travellers believe sustainable travel enhances their holiday experience.

Vietnam is one of the winners as Aussies tighten their belts.

Aussies are skipping Europe for closer-to-home destinationsSoutheast Asia is a big winner as Australians avoid long-haul trips.

Intrepid is building relationships with small communities to develop sustainable tourism.

Intrepid eyes Greenland before President Trump gets thereThe travel company is working with locals to develop sustainable tourism.

Hong Kong hosted its most iconic sporting event at the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium for the first time from 28-30 March 2025.

Hong Kong Sevens brings good fun to the cityRugby, revelry, and an action-packed weekend: Hong Kong hosted its most iconic sporting event at the new Kai Tak Stadium.

The boulevard will have more than 50 sports facilities when fully complete (Renderings courtesy of the Sports Boulevard Foundation)

Saudi Arabia’s future includes a sporting chanceThe Saudi government aims to transform Riyadh into one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Women are embracing the thrill of the unknown, chasing novel experiences.

The new Asian female traveller wants to chase the unknownCurious about cultures, women in Asia are ready for adventure and discovery.

North Korea has given no reason for reversing a decision to allow Western tourists into the country.

Tourists banned in North Korea againJust mere weeks after welcoming its first Western tour group, tour operators say North Korea is closed off now.

Murlough Bay, County Down, Ireland.

How travellers can celebrate St Patrick’s Day in IrelandThe 130km St Patrick’s Way is a pilgrim walk that passes through some of Northern Ireland’s most picturesque sceneries.

More travellers are looking to balance comfort with meaningful cultural connections in 2025.

Travellers in 2025 want more than just a place to stayAccommodation choices are evolving, with more travellers seeking deeper, more meaningful stays.

The stadium – dubbed ‘Pearl of the Orient’ – is expected to host the annual rugby Hong Kong Sevens and Coldplay concerts.

There’s a new Pearl of the Orient and it’s in Hong KongThe multi-billion-dollar sports park aims to put Hong Kong back on the celebrity show circuit.