Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon with the CEOs of TAP Air Portugal, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, LATAM Airlines Group and Abra Group discussing the future of TAP, plans for a new Lisbon airport, high fuel costs and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in airline operations. Later sessions covered IAG’s move to modern airline retailing and how airports can grow commercial revenue. The sessions took place on the day the Portuguese government announced...
Trade visitors can secure their tickets to ITB Berlin 2027 now, earlier than ever before. From 16 to 18 March the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show will be gathering the global travel industry in Berlin. New in the ticket range: the ITB Orange Pass, limited to 300 tickets, is the premium pass for those who want to make the most of their visit to ITB Berlin, with exclusive benefits in terms of comfort, networking and the experiences it offers. Early Bird tickets are available until 14 J...
Groupe GM, the global leader in hospitality amenities, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Compoz Paris, an innovative French fragrance and wellbeing brand combining patented diffusion technology with refined design. Together, the two companies are bringing a new olfactory dimension to the hotel guest experience through an intuitive and refined approach to personalised scent.
Visitors and residents can reserve and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services through RSVD | Transfers, a locally developed platform bringing digital convenience to Anguilla’s ground transportation sector. Developed by What We Do In Anguilla, the platform allows users to arrange airport and ferry transfers, transportation to restaurants and journeys to attractions before arrival or during their stay.
Starlink Wi-Fi continues to make a huge difference in the travel experience for millions of United customers, and today the airline announced that it is now on nearly half its daily departures, launched a new digital Starlink tracker tool that lets travelers check if Starlink is on their upcoming flight, and extended its new “Switch to Better Wi-Fi” status match campaign to October 22. The new Starlink tracker – StarlinkTracker.United.com – was created in response to customer demand an...
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.
Brazil has achieved its best-ever result in the Blue Flag programme, one of the world’s most respected sustainability certifications: 75 beaches and marinas have been certified for the 2026/2027 season, a 25% increase from the 60 locations recognised in the previous edition. The achievement reinforces Brazil’s leadership in South America and its second-place position across the Americas. For travellers dreaming of idyllic beaches, the expanded network offers more destinations where enj...
Montenegro is preparing to welcome travel and tourism leaders from across the continent for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026. The ceremony is taking place at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort on 17 October 2026, marking the first World Travel Awards event in Montenegro in its 33-year history. The evening is bringing together leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across Europe to celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories, including hotels, airlin...
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. the recipients of its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for research examining why Caribbean nationals choose international destinations over travel within the region. The 2026 award was announced at CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled a new collection of immersive tastings and culinary pairings debuting aboard Seven Seas Prestige™. From Champagne and caviar rituals created exclusively for Regent’s newest ship class in over a decade to destination-led wine lunches and personalised luxury beverage experiences, the programme invites guests to discover exceptional wines and spirits through thoughtful storytelling, expert-led service, ...
Long before jazz became a global language, Belgium gave it one of its most recognisable voices. The saxophone, invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax, went on to define the sound of jazz. And Brussels, where Sax learned his craft, became one of the first European cities to embrace the new music from America. This autumn, Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel steps from the Grand Place, celebrates that heritage with a new season of Mix & Melody. The Friday and Saturday live music s...
Halloween in Europe does not have to mean flying to one of the usual capitals. Some of the most atmospheric — and unsettling — stories are found in smaller historic cities and towns, where medieval streets, old legends and genuinely macabre landmarks are still part of the landscape.
Air Canada have announced the launch of Air Canada Embarq, a new self-serve travel management platform designed specifically to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations take control of their business travel needs. Part of Air Canada for Business, Air Canada Embarq brings travel management, tracking and rewards together in one centralized platform, giving Canadian businesses a simpler way to manage travel, optimize budgets and support employees on th...
Set among the vineyards of Chile’s celebrated Maipo Valley, Centro del Vino Concha y Toro...
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) generated new inquiries and on-the-spot bookings while strengthening relationships with more than 70 luxury travel advisors during ILTM North America 2026 and related trade engagements in Nassau, the Bahamas. The event ran Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Baha Mar.