Kuaii Amazonas, the Gateway to an Authentic Amazonian Experience
Kuaii Amazonas, an ecolodge in Peru’s Tambopata region, will open in May 2027 through a partnership between the Ese Eja Indigenous Community of Infierno and Rainforest Expeditions. The lodge blends comfort with authentic cultural immersion, positioning itself as a gateway to the biodiverse Tambopata National Reserve. Guest stays fund on‑the‑ground conservation and community programs, while leveraging Rainforest Expeditions’ 35‑year track record in sustainable tourism. The project showcases a scalable model where Indigenous stewardship and luxury travel intersect.
Bentonville Is Having Its Moment — And It's Only Getting Started
Bentonville, Arkansas, is cementing its reputation as a premier adventure‑travel hub with the 2026 opening of OZ Trails Bike Park, the state’s first lift‑served mountain‑bike facility. The park features over 20 miles of purpose‑built downhill trails, a high‑speed quad lift,...
Intrepid Travel Launches ‘Stay Intrepid’ as It Expands Its Accommodation Portfolio
Intrepid Travel has launched Stay Intrepid, a brand of curated experience‑led accommodations. The initial portfolio includes six properties—five in Australia and one in Morocco—each emphasizing local culture and responsible tourism. The stays can be booked independently of Intrepid’s tours and...
Backroads’ New Custom Performance E-Bike Rolls Out in Honor of National Bike Month
Backroads, the luxury adventure travel leader, is rolling out a custom titanium performance e‑bike for its biking trips in the US and Europe starting June 2026. The lighter, responsive bike is designed for longer distances and sustained climbs, expanding the...
AdventureELEVATE Latin America Goes to Lima with an Agenda Built Around Alquimia
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) will host AdventureELEVATE Latin America in Lima, Peru from June 16‑18 2026, under the theme “Alquimia.” The three‑day program blends a hands‑on Day of Adventure, a gastronomy‑focused keynote, and both local and regional marketplace sessions that...
How Destinations Can Move From Managing Overtourism to Actively Reshaping Demand: The Case of Catalonia
Barcelona’s overtourism sparked protests, prompting Catalonia to pair regulatory measures with a proactive demand‑shaping strategy. In 2025 the Catalan Tourist Board, together with GLP Films, launched a regional storytelling campaign highlighting the Pyrenees, coastal Costa Brava and lesser‑known villages to...
Maine Office of Tourism Partners With Mindtrip to Power AI-Driven Trip Planning Across The Pine Tree State
Mindtrip, an AI‑powered travel platform, has teamed up with the Maine Office of Tourism to convert the content on VisitMaine.com into custom, conversational itineraries. The integration lets visitors ask natural‑language questions and receive instant, region‑specific recommendations, complete with maps, images...
Protecting Your Business and Your Travelers From Payment Fraud
Adventure travel operators face rising payment fraud as bookings become more digital and cross‑border. A Flywire survey shows 71% of luxury travelers worry about payment security and 67% have disputed a travel‑related charge, while Mastercard predicts $15 billion in annual fraudulent...
Wilderness Group Invites Travelers to Look Up: A Guide to Stargazing Across the UK and Ireland
The Wilderness Group, which operates Wilderness Scotland, Ireland and England, is promoting astro‑tourism by showcasing its dark‑sky destinations across the UK and Ireland. It highlights Scotland’s Dark Sky Parks, Ireland’s Atlantic‑facing reserves, and England’s northern parks as prime locations for...
G Adventures Spotlights How Tree Growing Is Transforming Lives, Not Just Landscapes
G Adventures has broadened its Trees for Days program to 22 community partners, impacting over 200,000 people and aiming for six million trees under active stewardship by next month. The initiative emphasizes long‑term tree growth tied to livelihood creation, women’s economic...
Heritage Expeditions Plays Crucial Role in Professor Tim Flannery’s Rediscovery of a Marsupial Extinct for 6,000 Years
Heritage Expeditions partnered with renowned mammalogist Tim Flannery to locate the Ring‑tailed Glider (Tous ayamaruensis), a marsupial thought extinct for 6,000 years. The small‑ship cruise company supplied logistics, coastal scouting, and guest participation during multiple Indonesian Explorer voyages that led to...
WTM Latin America 2026 Concludes with Record-Breaking Figures, Reinforces Responsible Tourism, and Confirms 2027 Dates
WTM Latin America 2026 wrapped up with record participation, showcasing a 10.75% jump to 35,463 attendees and a 13% rise in exhibiting brands to 936. High‑value visitors surged 75%, driven by a 115% increase in travel agents, while the meeting‑scheduling...
ATTA Releases 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights Report
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, based on a survey of 329 operators worldwide. While revenue still rose in 2025, growth slowed as firms shifted focus from volume to efficiency, margins...
PROMPERÚ Integrates AI Technology Into Peru.Travel to Enhance Trip Planning
Peru’s tourism authority PROMPERÚ has launched an AI‑powered Virtual Travel Assistant on the official site peru.travel, becoming the first Latin American country to offer a global, AI‑driven trip‑planning tool. The multilingual SaaS solution draws on real‑time data to generate personalized...
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How AdventureWEEK Has Helped Position Cabo Verde as a Rising Hiking Destination
Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Cabo Verde’s Institute of Tourism (ITCV), backed by the World Bank, hosted the first African AdventureWEEK in February 2026. Fourteen international tour operators from ten countries spent ten days hiking the volcanic islands of...