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The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has named Virginia Messina as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. Messina arrives after a ten‑year tenure at the World Travel & Tourism Council, where she led communications. Her appointment coincides with a surge in African tourism and ATTA’s push to expand global influence. However, her past includes a controversial Saudi Arabia incident and limited publicly documented career details, raising questions about leadership continuity.
Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched a new London Gatwick‑Bucharest service on an Airbus A220‑300, creating the airport’s longest scheduled A220 sector at 1,296 miles. The route, operating six times weekly, adds a seventh A220‑operated flight to Gatwick’s modest A220 portfolio. AnimaWings currently...
Virgin Voyages announced its kid‑free winter 2027/28 program across three ships—Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady and Valiant Lady—departing from Los Angeles and Miami. The itineraries include Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Caribbean and a 14‑night Halloween transatlantic from Barcelona, with cruise lengths ranging...
Cruise.co.uk has announced a partnership with Ambassador to launch a country‑music themed cruise departing from the UK. The voyage will feature live performances by well‑known country artists and a curated itinerary that blends coastal sightseeing with on‑board entertainment. Early‑bird tickets...
W Hotels has launched its first all‑inclusive, adults‑only resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, marking a strategic entry into the upscale all‑inclusive market. The 340‑room property, designed by Zanobia Arquitectura, blends jungle foliage with beachfront views and offers expansive rooms,...
Actabl announced an integration that links ProfitSword labor budgets directly to Hotel Effectiveness labor‑planning tools, allowing financial targets to flow automatically into operational schedules. The connection eliminates the manual reconciliation that typically separates finance and operations, cutting hours of work...
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) will open a new 21,000‑square‑metre terminal on June 15, 2026, adding nine boarding bridges and a 900‑seat lounge. The facility will initially host Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, offering coast‑to‑coast Canadian routes and space for future...
Portuguese hotel group PBH launched the Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort on March 1, 2026, investing roughly €12 million ($13 million) to rebrand the former VidaMar Algarve property. The 250‑room luxury retreat sits within the protected Reserva Natural dos...
Cathay Pacific will launch ten new ultra‑long‑haul routes in 2026, highlighted by a 17‑hour‑plus nonstop service between Hong Kong and Dallas/Fort Worth. Daily departures rise 9% to 174, though the combined network remains below its 2018 peak after merging Cathay...
The Sunset Hotel in downtown Vancouver has reopened under independent local management after Sonder’s 2025 wind‑down. The 50‑suite, apartment‑style property offers nearly 600 sq ft. suites with full kitchens and private balconies. Situated about 2.5 km from BC Place, it aims to capture demand...
Radisson Hotel Group closed 2025 with more than 272 new hotel signings and openings, anchored by a surge in China (170 properties) and a milestone of 200 hotels in India. The group retained Radisson Blu as Europe’s largest upper‑upscale brand...
Canada’s hotel sector posted a second straight month of year‑over‑year gains in February 2026, with overall occupancy edging up to 57.9% (+0.2%) and average daily rate climbing 4% to CAD 197.05 (≈ $146). Revenue per available room rose 4.2% to CAD 114.18 (≈ $85)....
Lighthouse, the AI‑driven commercial platform for hospitality, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list, joining 720 honorees across 59 sectors. The company recently unveiled The Hotels Network app, the first direct‑booking solution for hotels inside...
Frankfurt‑Hahn Airport is expanding its summer schedule with three new destinations—Rabat, Timișoara and Tuzla—bringing the total to 38 routes and up to 130 weekly movements. Ryanair will launch twice‑weekly service to Morocco’s capital on April 1, while Wizz Air adds twice‑weekly flights...
Wellington Airport in New Zealand has installed an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) at both runway ends, adding a safety net for aircraft overruns. The new EMAS beds, each 55 × 90 m and made of over 3,000 U.S.-manufactured blocks, effectively extend the usable...
Protect Group announced a $10 billion USD booking‑protection target for 2026, a 25 percent rise from the $8 billion it safeguarded previously. The ambition reflects surging demand for flexible travel solutions amid disruptions such as the Middle East conflict. Growth is driven by...
Okupa, a 32‑room boutique hotel in Athens’ Psiri district, celebrates its first anniversary by positioning itself as a next‑generation urban hospitality hub. Housed in a renovated industrial warehouse with visible archaeological remains, the property blends design, gastronomy, music and community...
Marriott International’s Luxury Group has launched “Art of Arrival,” an artist‑residency program featuring emerging Chinese creator Chen Zuo. The inaugural residency at The Ritz‑Carlton Suzhou produced a new commission that will debut during Hong Kong Art Month, then travel to Art Basel...
Sojern, the AI‑driven travel marketing platform, has named Sylvia Weiler as president and general manager of its global destinations division. Weiler returns after a stint as chief revenue officer at Zartico and senior roles at Tripadvisor and Airbnb, where she helped...
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Triptease will host the second Direct Booking Summit Caribbean on May 15, 2026 at Sandals Grande Antigua, following the Caribbean Travel Marketplace. The event aims to equip hoteliers with revenue‑focused strategies to increase...
Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Collection have unveiled a new "Best of Both Worlds" Moments series that pairs iconic Las Vegas properties with luxury Marriott hotels worldwide. The five curated packages, ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 points, blend entertainment, fine dining,...
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the management arm of Dusit International, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), reinforcing its commitment to responsible tourism. The move aligns with the company’s Tree of Life sustainability programme, which targets...
The 4th Istanbul Tourism Fair is scheduled for September 24‑25, 2026 at the Yenikapı Eurasia Show and Art Center. The event will occupy 10,000 m², host more than 345 companies and attract over 17,000 tourism professionals. An international buyer program and...
Il Salviatino has appointed João Mendes de Almeida as General Manager and Stephanie Loison as Director of Operations, bringing luxury hotel expertise from Four Seasons and other high‑end properties. The duo will lead the historic Florentine villa as it expands...
Dubai’s newest residential development, dubbed the "Service with Soul" project, positions itself as the emirate’s most community‑led property. The mixed‑use complex blends co‑living apartments, shared workspaces, and curated social programs, targeting young professionals and expatriates. Early pre‑sales indicate 85% occupancy...
Rising ticket prices for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and upcoming FIFA World Cup illustrate a broader inflationary squeeze on consumer and corporate travel. A 2026 Incentive Research Foundation report finds incentive travel budgets are being trimmed, with firms opting for...
BWH Hotels announced a major push into the Asia‑Pacific region, positioning it as the primary engine for reaching its 5,000‑property goal. The company highlighted strong pipelines in India (36 open, 25 pending) and growing footprints in Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia,...
The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE 2026) runs April 10‑12, introducing a Culture and Creativity Hub aimed at Gen Z travelers and expanding medical tourism with the debut of the Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College...
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership to open a 212‑room InterContinental hotel in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City, slated for 2032. The development marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after a 15‑year absence. The property will feature multiple...
Choice Hotels International announced that its Ascend Collection has reached 500 properties, marking a milestone for the upscale soft‑brand portfolio. Recent U.S. openings include The Harrison Hotel in Florida and The Gould Hotel in New York, while a pipeline of...
Thailand has secured a five‑year deal to host Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival, turning the country into a premier EDM destination. Tourists from the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, Brazil and South Korea are already driving a surge in...
Jewar International Airport, opening on March 28, 2026 near Greater Noida, will relieve chronic congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express will launch extensive domestic and nascent international services, linking the USA, UK...
Prism, the rebranded OYO, has acquired Motel 6 to spearhead a technology‑driven overhaul of budget hotels. The company is concentrating on economy and extended‑stay segments in both India and the United States, launching the Studio 6 brand for U.S. properties. CEO Ritesh Agarwal is...
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has become the first hotel in the United Arab Emirates to sign the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism. The pledge obliges the property to cut carbon emissions by 50 % by 2030 and achieve...
Erth Abu Dhabi wrapped up its 2026 Ramadan programme, delivering more than 95,000 Iftar meals each day across the United Arab Emirates. The effort, backed by the Zayed for Good Foundation, served worshippers at major mosques in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah...
beOnd, an all‑business class airline backed by Maldives SIMDI Group and UAE’s Arabesque, announced a new London‑Maldives service launching on 16 December with a Dubai refuel stop. The thrice‑weekly flights will depart Heathrow midday and return early morning, priced at about...
Linstol announced a partnership with Plastic Bank to offset the equivalent of 100 plastic bottles for each of the 3,650 expected attendees at WTCE 2026. The initiative will prevent roughly 365,000 bottles, or more than 7,300 kg of plastic, from entering oceans...
Brazil’s long‑running airport concession programme has been reactivated under President Lula, with the Rio de Janeiro Galeão concession approved in 2025 and slated for completion by early 2026. The government now plans to re‑concede Brasília’s “JK Airport” by the end...
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have announced the restoration of scheduled air services, ending a months‑long suspension that disrupted tourism and business travel. The resumption involves multiple carriers, including Laser Airlines, which will operate MD‑82 aircraft on the Caracas‑Santo Domingo...
Latvian carrier airBaltic has teamed with InterLnkd to embed the AirMall digital marketplace into its Starlink‑powered Skynet Wi‑Fi portal, creating the first global, dynamic inflight shopping experience. The platform gives passengers access to more than 20,000 brands on their personal...
Azamara Cruises has teamed with Milam & Greene Whiskey to launch Bourbon Quest, placing one bourbon barrel aboard the Azamara Quest for the entire 188‑night, 2027 World Cruise that visits 37 countries. The barrel, originally filled in Kentucky in 2019,...
The Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card offers a $249 annual fee with a two‑part welcome bonus of up to 100,000 miles—60,000 after $4,500 spend and another 40,000 after $25,000 spend. Cardholders earn 3× miles on Avianca purchases, 2× on...
Restaurant operators are increasingly demanding AI that tackles scheduling and labor optimization, not just analytics dashboards. A Harri survey of 600 U.S. and U.K. hospitality professionals found 38% rank scheduling as the top AI use case, while dashboards lag at...
Sundance Resort, the Robert Redford‑founded ski area in Utah, has completed over $40 million in upgrades, highlighted by the opening of its first full‑service hotel, the Inn at Sundance, in January. A new lift called Electric Horseman will add more than...
A looming Department of Homeland Security funding impasse threatens TSA pay, risking airport delays and potentially dampening spring U.S. hotel demand. Meanwhile, hotels are seeing a surge in shorter, last‑minute bookings, driven by shifting traveler demographics and AI‑powered search tools....
Colliers is marketing the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, a 210‑room luxury resort on roughly 925 acres along Quebec’s Ottawa River, for sale. The historic property, the world’s largest log structure and former G7 summit venue, includes an 18‑hole Stanley Thompson...
Global tourism is booming, but the sector faces a severe labor crunch, with an estimated 8‑9 million hospitality workers missing today and projections of over 40 million vacancies by 2035. The shortage is most acute in roles that cannot be automated, such...
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale will host the 2027 North American Hot Air Balloon Championship at Gull Meadow Farms in Kalamazoo County, West Michigan. The event is projected to attract thousands of international visitors, generating significant tourism revenue and media exposure...
A new browser‑based TSA wait‑time tracker built by Zach Griff offers checkpoint‑level data for about 19 U.S. airports, including PreCheck and CLEAR lanes where available. Unlike the MyTSA app, which provides only airport‑wide estimates, this tool pulls live feeds directly...
Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas launched SAVOR, a four‑day festival that fuses high‑end dining, live music and golf. The event, timed for April 30‑May 3, 2026, aligns with the "sportscations" trend where travelers build trips around immersive experiences. Celebrity...
