Sri Lanka is opening up greater direct access from the UK this winter with the launch of a new British Airways service between London Gatwick and Colombo. The new seasonal route begins on 23 October and will operate three times a week throughout the 2026/27 winter season, giving British holidaymakers a new direct option for reaching Sri Lanka during one of its key travel periods.

The Arizona Office of Tourism has launched Wonders of Arizona, a seven-part documentary podcast produced by Armchair Productions that pairs an immersive travel-agent training tool with a new, bookable UK holiday through Hays Travel.

Wood carvings are among the great treasures of traditional dwellings in east China's Anhui Province, where artisans often carved intricate patterns on wooden doors and beams.

A vast sea of golden foliage is drawing visitors to the desert poplar forests of Ejina Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as the region enters its prime autumn viewing season.

The days of blatant clones from Chinese automakers are largely over, but SAIC Motor's newest brand is drawing plenty of inspiration from Porsche.

Wizz Air is urging UK holidaymakers to check their passports ahead of the October half term getaway, as new data obtained by the airline reveals more than 135,000 British adult passports are due to expire this month. Figures obtained by Wizz Air from HM Passport Office through a Freedom of Information request show 135,006 adult passports are due to expire in October, followed by 125,405 in November and 106,768 in December, bringing the total for the final three months of 2026 to 367,179.

The limited-edition i30 Sedan N will arrive in Australian showrooms next month, with just 200 examples available locally.

Brazil arrives at WTM London 2026 to demonstrate that travelling through the country goes far beyond visiting destinations; it is about immersing oneself in stories, sharing in celebrations, and discovering a place where culture is lived out in every encounter. At a time of growing British interest in the country, Brazil is showcasing a distinctive approach to tourism - one that weaves together the energy of Carnival, a passion for football, and the authenticity of local experiences, inviting visitors to see Brazil through fresh lens. From November 3rd to 5th 2026, two international campaigns will translate this “Brazilian spirit” into experiences and narratives designed to bring the British public closer to Brazil’s rich diversity.

As temperatures begin to cool across the UAE, Nomad Sharjah Retreat reopens for the season on 15 October, inviting guests to swap the city’s bustle for crisp mountain mornings, open skies and unforgettable outdoor experiences. Tucked away in a secluded valley in Kalba, on Sharjah’s scenic east coast, the retreat offers an idyllic setting to slow down, reconnect with nature and make the most of the country’s beautiful winter months.

TUI has launched its Summer 2028 programme, giving families the chance to get ahead on their next big holiday with one million free kids’ places available across 16 destinations. The offer spans some of Britain’s favourite holiday spots, from the Balearics, Canaries, Greece and Turkey to Florida, with families able to save on selected breaks when booking early.