Holiday & Travel https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/lifestyle/holiday-travel/feed/atom/2026-06-21T07:53:11+01:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationVisitBritain showcases West Midlands to women leaders from Indian travel trade during ICC Women’s T20 World Cup2026-06-19T22:40:15+01:002026-06-19T22:40:15+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/visitbritain-showcases-west-midlands-to-women-leaders-from-indian-travel-trade-during-icc-womens-t20-world-cupSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_VisitBritain_showcases_West_Midlands_to_women_leaders_from_Indian_travel_trade_during_ICC_Womens_T20_World_Cup.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Coinciding with India's involvement at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, VisitBritain has this week hosted nine leading Indian travel trade partners in the West Midlands to showcase the region's tourism offer and strengthen engagement with one of Britain's fastest-growing inbound visitor markets.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_VisitBritain_showcases_West_Midlands_to_women_leaders_from_Indian_travel_trade_during_ICC_Womens_T20_World_Cup.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Coinciding with India's involvement at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, VisitBritain has this week hosted nine leading Indian travel trade partners in the West Midlands to showcase the region's tourism offer and strengthen engagement with one of Britain's fastest-growing inbound visitor markets.</span></p>
Top 6 spooky narrow boat holiday destinations2026-06-17T19:01:02+01:002026-06-17T19:01:02+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/top-6-spooky-narrow-boat-holiday-destinationsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Top_6_spooky_narrow_boat_holiday_destinations12.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Britain's 3,000-mile canal network takes boaters into some of the nation's best-loved towns and cities, steeped in history and ghost-sightings.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Top_6_spooky_narrow_boat_holiday_destinations12.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Britain's 3,000-mile canal network takes boaters into some of the nation's best-loved towns and cities, steeped in history and ghost-sightings.</span></p>
The Anam Mui Ne launches Champa-inspired wellness journeys2026-06-14T19:16:06+01:002026-06-14T19:16:06+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-anam-mui-ne-launches-champa-inspired-wellness-journeysSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_The_Anam_Mui_Ne_launches_Champa1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Luxury beachfront resort The Anam Mui Ne has unveiled ‘Champa Journey’, a new collection of four spa rituals inspired by Mui Ne’s ties to the ancient Champa Kingdom and Vietnam’s herbal healing traditions.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_The_Anam_Mui_Ne_launches_Champa1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Luxury beachfront resort The Anam Mui Ne has unveiled ‘Champa Journey’, a new collection of four spa rituals inspired by Mui Ne’s ties to the ancient Champa Kingdom and Vietnam’s herbal healing traditions.</span></p>
The Peninsula London introduces two new Peninsula Academy experiences2026-06-13T18:50:54+01:002026-06-13T18:50:54+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-peninsula-london-introduces-two-new-peninsula-academy-experiencesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_The_Peninsula_London_introduces_two_new_Peninsula_Academy_experiences.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Today, The Peninsula London has announced two new Peninsula Academy programmes, each designed to give hotel guests access to historical, cultural and local lifestyle experiences in the English capital.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_The_Peninsula_London_introduces_two_new_Peninsula_Academy_experiences.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Today, The Peninsula London has announced two new Peninsula Academy programmes, each designed to give hotel guests access to historical, cultural and local lifestyle experiences in the English capital.</span></p>
Celebrate Independence Day, America's 250 in Daytona Beach2026-06-08T18:11:22+01:002026-06-08T18:11:22+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrate-independence-day-america-s-250-in-daytona-beachSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/112down.jpg" /></p><p>This year's Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America's celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorate its 150th birthday.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/112down.jpg" /></p><p>This year's Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America's celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorate its 150th birthday.</p>
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 winners showcase quality and innovation2026-06-08T18:04:38+01:002026-06-08T18:04:38+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/visitengland-awards-for-excellence-2026-winners-showcase-quality-and-innovationSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_VisitEngland_Awards_for_Excellence_2026_winners_showcase_quality_and_innovation.jpg" /></p><p>VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_VisitEngland_Awards_for_Excellence_2026_winners_showcase_quality_and_innovation.jpg" /></p><p>VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence.</p>
From Pitch to Paradise: Football fever puts Cape Verde's Islands in the spotlight2026-06-06T21:23:30+01:002026-06-06T21:23:30+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-pitch-to-paradise-football-fever-puts-cape-verde-s-islands-in-the-spotlightSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11do.jpg" /></p><p>Cape Verde's growing visibility on the international football stage, including recent success and qualification for the FIFA World Cup, is driving fresh interest in the Atlantic nation as a year-round holiday choice, according to UK specialist operator Cape Verde Experience.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11do.jpg" /></p><p>Cape Verde's growing visibility on the international football stage, including recent success and qualification for the FIFA World Cup, is driving fresh interest in the Atlantic nation as a year-round holiday choice, according to UK specialist operator Cape Verde Experience.</p>
UK holidaymakers swap long-haul for Europe as booking habits shift2026-05-31T17:41:31+01:002026-05-31T17:41:31+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk-holidaymakers-swap-long-haul-for-europe-as-booking-habits-shiftSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_UK_Holidaymakers_swap_long-haul_for_Europe_as_booking_habits_shift1.jpg" /></p><p>UK holidaymakers are rapidly changing their travel plans, with growing evidence of a shift away from long-haul destinations in the Middle East, or requiring connections through the region, towards more familiar European options.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_UK_Holidaymakers_swap_long-haul_for_Europe_as_booking_habits_shift1.jpg" /></p><p>UK holidaymakers are rapidly changing their travel plans, with growing evidence of a shift away from long-haul destinations in the Middle East, or requiring connections through the region, towards more familiar European options.</p>
Antigua and Barbuda secures record tourism gains following successful CHTA Marketplace2026-05-26T21:06:54+01:002026-05-26T21:06:54+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/antigua-and-barbuda-secures-record-tourism-gains-following-successful-chta-marketplaceSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Antigua_and_Barbuda_secures_record_tourism_gains_following_successful_CHTA_Marketplace.jpg" /></p><p>Antigua and Barbuda solidified its position as a major powerhouse in the regional hospitality landscape after serving as the official host nation for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Antigua_and_Barbuda_secures_record_tourism_gains_following_successful_CHTA_Marketplace.jpg" /></p><p>Antigua and Barbuda solidified its position as a major powerhouse in the regional hospitality landscape after serving as the official host nation for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace.</p>
Elite Havens introduces Phuket's new ultra-luxury icon with Garden Atlas Bayview2026-05-26T20:58:35+01:002026-05-26T20:58:35+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/elite-havens-introduces-phuket-s-new-ultra-luxury-icon-with-garden-atlas-bayviewSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL112.jpg" /></p><p>Luxury villa specialist <a href="https://www.elitehavens.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Elite Havens</a> is proud to announce one of Phuket's most anticipated ultra-luxury residential developments, the visionary <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#overview">Garden Atlas Bayview</a> project on the exclusive Cape Panwa peninsula in Phuket.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL112.jpg" /></p><p>Luxury villa specialist <a href="https://www.elitehavens.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Elite Havens</a> is proud to announce one of Phuket's most anticipated ultra-luxury residential developments, the visionary <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#overview">Garden Atlas Bayview</a> project on the exclusive Cape Panwa peninsula in Phuket.</p>
TUI launches new Gambia holidays from Birmingham Airport2026-05-25T00:23:10+01:002026-05-25T00:23:10+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tui-launches-new-gambia-holidays-from-birmingham-airportSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_TUI_launches_new_Gambia holidays from_Birmingham_Airport1.jpg" /></p><p>Midlands’ holidaymakers can swap grey skies for golden sands this winter as TUI launches its first-ever direct flights from Birmingham to Banjul, The Gambia – opening up one of the UK’s best-value winter sunspots.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_TUI_launches_new_Gambia holidays from_Birmingham_Airport1.jpg" /></p><p>Midlands’ holidaymakers can swap grey skies for golden sands this winter as TUI launches its first-ever direct flights from Birmingham to Banjul, The Gambia – opening up one of the UK’s best-value winter sunspots.</p>
Statia Tourism unveils revamped official website featuring advanced digital accessibility2026-05-25T00:15:50+01:002026-05-25T00:15:50+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/statia-tourism-unveils-revamped-official-website-featuring-advanced-digital-accessibilitySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Statia_Tourism_unveils_revamped_official_website_featuring_advanced_digital_accessibility.png" /></p><p>The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation have launched its revamped official destination website.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Statia_Tourism_unveils_revamped_official_website_featuring_advanced_digital_accessibility.png" /></p><p>The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation have launched its revamped official destination website.</p>
FIFA World Cup: Disparate realities in North American tourism boom2026-05-20T19:03:28+01:002026-05-20T19:03:28+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fifa-world-cup-disparate-realities-in-north-american-tourism-boomSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_FIFA_World_Cup-Disparate_realities_in_North_American_tourism_boom1.jpg" /></p><p>The countdown for the world’s biggest sporting event has officially entered its final stretch.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_FIFA_World_Cup-Disparate_realities_in_North_American_tourism_boom1.jpg" /></p><p>The countdown for the world’s biggest sporting event has officially entered its final stretch.</p>
Saudi Arabia confirmed as region’s fastest-growing tourism market2026-05-20T18:59:00+01:002026-05-20T18:59:00+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saudi-arabia-confirmed-as-regions-fastest-growing-tourism-marketSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Saudi_Arabia_confirmed_as_regions_fastest-growing_tourism_market1.jpg" /></p><p>A new EIR (Economic Impact Report) released by the WTTC has officially named Saudi Arabia as the fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the Middle East.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Saudi_Arabia_confirmed_as_regions_fastest-growing_tourism_market1.jpg" /></p><p>A new EIR (Economic Impact Report) released by the WTTC has officially named Saudi Arabia as the fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the Middle East.</p>
Capella Sydney unveils ‘Winter Rituals’, an invitation to experience the city through culture, wellness and quiet luxury2026-05-14T10:40:04+01:002026-05-14T10:40:04+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/capella-sydney-unveils-winter-rituals-an-invitation-to-experience-the-city-through-culture-wellness-and-quiet-luxurySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Capella_Sydney_unveils_Winter_Rituals1.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://capellahotels.com/en/capella-sydney">Capella Sydney</a>, recently named No.12 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels, introduces ‘Winter Rituals’ - a seasonal expression of the hotel as Sydney’s winter sanctuary, underpinned by compelling offers to encourage guests to experience the city at a slower, more considered pace. </p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Capella_Sydney_unveils_Winter_Rituals1.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://capellahotels.com/en/capella-sydney">Capella Sydney</a>, recently named No.12 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels, introduces ‘Winter Rituals’ - a seasonal expression of the hotel as Sydney’s winter sanctuary, underpinned by compelling offers to encourage guests to experience the city at a slower, more considered pace. </p>
Chad and Mauritania buck the trend for tourism in the Sahel & Southern Sahara2026-05-14T10:34:01+01:002026-05-14T10:34:01+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chad-and-mauritania-buck-the-trend-for-tourism-in-the-sahel-southern-saharaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Chad_and_Mauritania_buck_the_trend_for_tourism_in_the_Sahel_Southern_Sahara1.jpg" /></p><p>A <a href="https://untamedborders.com/itinerary/chad-group-tour/">new group trip to Chad</a> will launch next year, taking guests to explore some of the most striking landscapes anywhere in the Sahara.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Chad_and_Mauritania_buck_the_trend_for_tourism_in_the_Sahel_Southern_Sahara1.jpg" /></p><p>A <a href="https://untamedborders.com/itinerary/chad-group-tour/">new group trip to Chad</a> will launch next year, taking guests to explore some of the most striking landscapes anywhere in the Sahara.</p>