Return of the King: does a royal visit still move the tourism needle?

Breaking Travel News - Oct 28, 2026

Charles III returns to a Caribbean transformed since his first official visit to The Bahamas in 1973. The region’s tourism industry has grown up. What can the royal seal of attention add today? When Charles visited The Bahamas for its independence celebrations in 1973, the country welcomed 1.5 million visitor arrivals that year. In 2025, it recorded 12.5 million. The young prince has become King; the destination has become a tourism powerhouse.

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Oct 28, 2026

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Three in four travellers (75.4%) say sustainability is important when making travel decisions, and 56.8% now intentionally choose more sustainable options, according to Trip.com Group’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report. To make those choices easier to see and act on, Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, is introducing My Travel Impact, a new feature in the Trip.com app that brings travellers’ more sustainable choices across hotels, flights and rail together in one place.

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Oct 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

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Sofitel Legend and UNESCO join forces to act for the preservation of cultural heritage

Oct 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

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Carnival Corporation highlights stronger Bonaire cruise outlook for 2027

Oct 28, 2026

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Beyond the Capital: The Best Day Trips from Rome by Train

Oct 28, 2026

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Michelin took away Sézanne’s 3 stars. Why is new head chef Steve Lancaster so glad?

Oct 28, 2026

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