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Uber LAUNCH Limited Edition Service For Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Admission Fee Implemented at Popular Rome Attraction
THE series of new tourist fees are imposed in a bid to manage crowds, and tourist flow at some of Rome’s most popular attractions. In a bid to tackle overcrowding at
one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions, visitors hoping to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome will now have to pay €2 admission fee.
AS the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 get underway , Uber have announced a suite of winter mobility services designed to help people make their way across the region’s mountain clusters. Spanning
alpine corridor,
hotels, lifts, and key hotspots across the mountain region.
Partnering with local mountain mobility specialists, Snowdreamers,
the ride-hailing
Verona to Cortina and the wider
from Milan and more
than 1.5 million visitors are expected across the Olympic and Paralympic territories. Uber is set to scale operations to the games period and forecasts millions of trip requests, with peak-day demand expected to be up 200% as people travel between airports, stations, arenas.
hotels, and venue
Allowing easier access to the the slopes, Uber is set to roll out Uber Ski, a ride option for people travelling with skis, snowboards, and winter equipment – making transport more available between
Transformative New Executive Lounge Opens in Copenhagen Airport
sponsor of the Games is set to launch a limited-edition winter ride service in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Uber Snowmobile.
Launching later this week, Uber Snowmobile will enable users to request a one-hour snowmobile ride via the Uber app on selected dates.
professional
Each ride includes a driver
and safety
equipment, each snowmobile seats two riders with bookings capped to eight passengers.
Speaking on the launch of the limited-edition Uber Snowmobile, Anabel Diaz, Vice President, EMEA Mobility at Uber, highlighted, “The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are about far more than what happens inside the venues. As Official Ride-Hailing Sponsor
South Africa Records Highest Figures of UK Visitor Since The Pandemic THE UK has reclaimed its
position as South Africa’s largest overseas source market, marking a significant milestone in
recovery. the destination’s tourism
Arrivals data shows that more than 400,000 UK visitors travelled to South Africa in 2025 – the strongest annual performance since the pandemic. The market recorded 11 percent year-on-year growth in December, underlining
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Eurocamp Unveil 14 New Holiday Parcs For 2026
KEEPING it’s commitment to sustainability, the newly designed
Executive lounge
focuses on the modern Scandinavian ethos along with Copenhagen’s architectural and cultural identity. Designed by Zebra,
architecture consultancy,
a design and the Aspire
Executive lounge features two tiers of access that will provide guests with all the amenities before their journey including complimentary food, drinks, and flexible seating. Designed to enhance and improve the flow of the guests journey. Keeping it’s commitment to sustainability, the newly designed Executive lounge focuses on the modern Scandinavian ethos along with Copenhagen’s architectural
and
EUROCAMP has unveiled 14 new holiday parcs for 2026, including its first in Belgium as the company continues to expand in Europe. Six of the new parcs are in France, solidifying the operator’s presence in five of the country’s key central and southern regions – Landes, Vendée, Ardèche, Provence and the French Riviera. The Belgian
Colline in the Ardennes region, close
to the
holiday French
parc is La border,
and
there are also two new parcs in Costa Dorada, Spain, two on Italy’s Adriatic coast close to Venice, two in Sardinia, and one in the Netherlands. Eurocamp added 36 parcs last
cultural identity.
They have also implemented wayfinding signage with integrated lighting guides to direct guests through the lounge zones. Mia Tsujimura, Associate Director at Zebra, commented “Designing the Aspire Lounge in Copenhagen was an opportunity to craft a spatial narrative that resonates with both place and purpose. We drew from the city’s architectural language; its skyline, textures, and tonal richness, to create a sanctuary that feels distinctly local yet globally relevant. Every detail was considered to create a calm sense of place for the modern traveller.”
year and more than 250 in 2024. In total, the company now operates more than 400 holiday parcs across 12 countries in Europe. Eurocamp Brand Marketing Director Chris Hilton said:
“Adding new
destinations to our already broad selection each season means we can give our customers even more choice when it comes to their holidays. “Our first parc in Belgium opens up a brand new destination to explore, whilst every new parc we add to our portfolio is another unique experience we
can give to a holidaymaker
– whether they’re looking for a countryside retreat or coastal resort, we’ve got a holiday parc to suit them.”
Royalton Vessence
Barbados to Expand Ahead of Its 2026 Opening
ROYALTON Vessence Barbados will introduce a new Royalton Suites & Villas category when the resort opens on 1 June 2026. The
accommodation expansion will
include one and two bedroom Diamond Club suites designed for guests travelling together with separate living spaces, private balconies and indoor jacuzzis. All suites will come with Diamond Club service. The property will mark the first Royalton Vessence resort and will follow an adult
oriented concept. Plans for the resort include late-night pool access, a creative space known as The Studio, a spa with hydrotherapy facilities, and wellness programming under the Moddo Fitness by Royalton FIT brand. The 2026 launch becomes part of Royalton’s continued growth in the Caribbean.
of Milano Cortina 2026, we’re focused on helping visitors move safely and efficiently — whether that’s getting to the slopes with Uber Ski, planning ahead with Uber Reserve, or accessing the wider alpine landscape through a limited mobility pilot delivered with licensed local operators. It’s about helping people make the most of being here in Cortina and the surrounding region.”
of Rome, the new admission fee for the Trevi Fountain has been rolled out alongside a €5 tourist ticket fee for other museums throughout the city. Between the hours of 9am and 10pm, international and domestic visitors are required to pay the fee, with Monday and Fridays seeing the fee begin from 11:30am. Rome residents are not required to pay the fee.
sustained momentum and continued recovery driven by robust demand from UK travellers. Rachel Lewis, Acting Hub Head at South Africa Tourism, highlighted, “It is fantastic to see the UK once again emerge as South Africa’s number one overseas market. The growth we saw throughout 2025 gave us quiet confidence that we could reclaim our number-one spot – and we did. The Brits truly love South Africa. They return again and again, and it’s easy to understand why: the destination consistently delivers on value for
and an incredible diversity of experiences. We’re looking ahead to an outstanding 2026, and we want to thank the UK travel trade for their unwavering support. Your expertise and passion play a huge role in helping travellers discover so much of what South Africa has to offer. And of course, our partners on the ground continue to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences time and time again – giving you every reason to sell South Africa with confidence.” Insights from South Africa
Tourism’s UK departure survey data up to Q3 2025 show that first-time UK visitors increased by 16 percent in 2025, while repeat travel remains exceptionally
money, warm hospitality,
strong, with a 24 percent rise in travellers who have visited South Africa more than nine times. Family travel is also growing, with visits from families with children under 18 up 12 percent compared to 2019 and 2024.
Implemented by the City
March 2026
The admission fee is payable online in advance of your visit, with
officials that the scheme will generate about €8.5 million a year.
an estimation by city
UK visitor spend increased by 9.5 percent, contributing 6.9 billion ZAR to the South African economy. The average length of stay remains steady at 13 nights, and more than 90 percent of visitors say they definitely plan to return. Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be another strong year for UK travel to South Africa, supported by major milestones and new developments.
United Airlines Extends It’s Glasgow to Newark Service
THE decision comes after increased demand in flying from Glasgow to New York. The airline have extended the service that was
originally
scheduled to finish on 23rd September. Operating on the airline’s Boeing 737
MAX-8 aircraft, the service will launch on 9th May and will operate until the 24th October. United Airlines Director of Sales
UK and Ireland Karolien De Hertogh said: “We
are pleased to see strong
interest in our new upcoming service from Glasgow to New York/Newark and this significant expansion further underlines the importance of Scotland within United’s global route network. “Our customers in Scotland will be able
to benefit from even more time and travel options to visit New York City, as well as the possibility to connect seamlessly via our US hubs to over 140 onward destinations across the Americas.
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