Travel Channel

Japanese travel agency JTB has begun selling official package tours for SEVENTEEN's 2022 world tour 'Be the Sun', including attendance at the Singapore stop of the K-pop group's tour. The packages, announced via the group's Japanese news channels, cover travel and concert access for fans travelling from Japan, with details available through JTB Entertainment's website.

A photographer shared images of a grey autumn morning on the Viliya River near Smorgon, Belarus. Sand quarries left by the local silicate plant have filled with water, forming sizeable lakes linked to the river by channels. The lakes are framed by pine forest sheltering the banks, a landscape drawing attention from nature and travel lovers.

RM, a member of BTS, has posted a new vlog documenting a personal trip to Niagara Falls, shared on the group's BangtanTV channel. The video has already drawn well over a million likes, with fans reacting to the rare solo glimpse of the singer relaxing between commitments and commenting on the scenic locations featured in his travel footage.

Capella Bangkok, the luxury riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya River, is marking its sixth anniversary with a promotional escape package priced at THB 6,000. The offer, promoted through Bangkok hotel news channels, gives travellers a discounted way to experience the award-winning property. Hotel watchers and travellers in the region are sharing news of the deal as anniversary promotions draw interest.

Tanielle Powell stars in "Across the Water With Tanielle Powell," a travel series spotlighting Jersey City. Coverage describes it as the show the city has long deserved, framing it as a celebration of local culture and destinations just across the Hudson from New York. The series aims to showcase Jersey City as a travel destination in its own right rather than a satellite of Manhattan.

Chase Travel has released its list of the best new hotels for 2026, highlighting recently opened properties worth booking in the year ahead. The list is being circulated through Chase's channels, drawing attention from travellers planning trips and from the hospitality industry watching which new openings get the nod.

A7Production is promoting its A7Radio webradio, pointing listeners to a live "IRelax & Chill" 100-mix stream hosted on its blog. The station mixes music with themes of world travel, voyages, France, photography, podcasts and social media. It is a small promotional push — engagement so far is minimal, with just a handful of likes — but the outlet keeps sharing the chill radio link across travel and media hashtag channels.

A French travel retail association has released a new study detailing the economic contribution of the travel retail channel. The research is being described as groundbreaking within the industry and is expected to inform discussions among retailers, airports and policymakers about the sector's value, particularly as duty-free and airport shopping recover and seek greater recognition of its economic role.

California Youth Soccer Association North (Cal North) has announced a partnership with United Airlines offering exclusive travel savings and member perks. The deal gives Cal North members discounted fares and benefits when booking travel, likely aimed at families and teams traveling to tournaments and events. The announcement was shared through Cal North's official channels.

A hiker has shared photos from a walk near Ginučiai in Lithuania's Aukštaitija region, including views of the village of Salos and its nearby settlement, Salos II, where they stopped for lunch beside a restored 1922 barn. The route also offered a favourite viewpoint from a small bridge over a channel, drawing interest from travel and hiking followers.

TTS, a travel tech startup, announced it is now active across multiple social media platforms, listing handles on X, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky under the name TravelTechSol. The company invited users to follow for daily updates or get in touch through any channel. Beyond the announcement itself, no further details about products or funding were given.

Intrepid Travel has launched a family promotion for October that is available exclusively through travel advisors. The deal is aimed at boosting family bookings during the month while reinforcing the tour operator's support of the advisor distribution channel. Industry coverage is highlighting the move as part of a broader trend of suppliers offering advisor-only incentives to drive agent partnerships.

Suntory's Hibiki 12 Year Old blended whisky is returning to the market as a travel retail exclusive. The release brings back a discontinued age statement expression from one of Japan's most celebrated whisky brands, available only through duty-free channels. Whisky fans and collectors are discussing the move, as travel retail exclusives from Japanese distilleries tend to attract strong demand and resale interest.

A new roundup highlights October's standout science fiction and fantasy releases, including a time travel romance and stories centered on haunted television channels. The list draws attention to this month's genre fiction as readers look for seasonal picks heading into autumn, with a mix of romance, supernatural and speculative titles featured.

Suncare brand By the Beach Suncare is expanding in travel retail after securing new listings at airports and on cruise lines. The move places its sun protection products in front of holidaymakers at departure points, a channel that industry publication the Moodie Davitt Report highlighted as a notable growth step for the brand.

Port wine house Graham's has released a 'First Flight' 2015 Single Harvest Tawny Port aimed at the global travel retail market. The launch extends the brand's push into duty-free channels, offering travellers an exclusive expression from the 2015 vintage. The release highlights how premium wine and spirits producers continue to treat airports and travel retail as a key storefront for limited-edition products.