
In Southern Sri Lanka, a New Design Movement Is Making Waves
Recently, Sri Lanka‘s Southern Province has become a favored destination for neophyte surfers—a laid-back alternative to the less forgiving waters of the eastern coast—and a lively hospitality scene has risen in tandem. It is centered in the Galle district, famous for its monumental Galle Fort, a 16th-century Portuguese stronghold where
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/tal-rei-outlet-store-deals-tout-291192664d2448bf8e982963bbf24973.jpg?w=872&resize=872,547&ssl=1)
The Best REI Outlet Spring Outdoor Gear Deals 2025
On any given day, you can expect to find REI’s sale section practically overflowing with unbeatable deals on essential outdoor gear from every category. But what if we told you the retailer was harboring a major secret: a hidden outlet storefront chock-full of your favorite outdoor brands, boasting even greater
(1).png?tr=w-1200%2Cfo-auto&w=872&resize=872,547&ssl=1)
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Editor’s note: This roundup was created with the help of ChatGPT. Amex GBT names new senior leadership American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced new senior leadership appointments in marketing and technology.

Aeroplan reintroduces family points sharing
Air Canada Aeroplan members can now set up new family points pools … again. Aeroplan introduced family points sharing in 2020, making it easier for members to redeem their rewards. However, the ability to create new family accounts was suspended in 2023 due to service misuse concerns. This didn’t affect

Why travel marketers can (and should) expect more from their affiliate strategy
Personalization capabilities have come a long way since their inception, transforming generic interactions into targeted, meaningful experiences that resonate with individual travelers. As these tools have advanced, personalization has become a critical differentiator in a travel brand’s strategy; but brands must first establish some ground rules to be able to

Capital One’s new transfer bonus to JetBlue
If you were unimpressed by Capital One’s poor transfer ratio for its newest partner, JetBlue TrueBlue, it’s time to take another look. Capital One is offering a one-time transfer bonus of 5,000 TrueBlue points, as first reported by Frequent Miler. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Capital One’s transfer ratio for JetBlue

The Best Beaches in Italy, From Sicily to Puglia
The best beaches in Italy are a truly diverse bunch: You can experience soft-sand slices of heaven in Campania, hip-and-happening beach clubs in Rimini, and hidden alcoves (with historic monasteries) in Liguria. Of the listed beaches below, many are found off the beaten path and require a rental car to
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/tal-amazon-one-off-matching-set-639d9e4ba8c548679c0b097e9c055933.jpg?w=872&resize=872,547&ssl=1)
Travelers Love This Matching Set at Amazon for $38
Amazon shoppers looked for the comfiest travel outfit and found it in this long-sleeved lounge set by Darong. It hasn’t been on the site for a full year yet (it dropped in July), but it’s already earned a top spot on the online retailer’s “Best Sellers” list for women’s sweatsuits,