Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:41:51 +0000

New collaboration will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with the Yas Express shuttle network, making it easier for residents and guests to reach Yas Island’s attractions, hotels, and experiences
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:17:47 +0000

Qatar Airways today announced the next phase of its expansion in Australia, with plans to launch direct passenger services between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from 15 December 2027. Western Sydney becomes Qatar Airways’ seventh gateway in Australia, alongside Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL), and Canberra (CBR).
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:07:54 +0000

TAP Air Portugal was distinguished at the 2026 World Travel Awards with the awards for Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America, reinforcing its leadership in these two strategic markets. The trophies were presented to José Moreira, Chief Operating Officer of TAP Air Portugal, who highlighted the importance of this international recognition. “Receiving these awards is a source of immense pride for TAP. They reflect, once again, the trust placed in us by our customers and partners, as well as the daily commitment of our teams to delivering an excellent experience, not only on board our aircraft but at every stage of the journey, not to mention the first-class maintenance of our aircraft. Africa and South America remain key markets where we hold a unique position in terms of connectivity not only between continents but also between different communities,” he said.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:55:59 +0000

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has kicked off its 2026/2027 Antarctica season with the first departures of Silver Endeavour from King George Island and Silver Wind from Puerto Williams, Chile. Through March 2027, Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind, and Silver Cloud will operate 40 voyages, including 29 Antarctica Fly Cruise voyages, each featuring a stay at The Cormorant at 55 South. The season’s itineraries range from six to 21 nights and extend beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:52:35 +0000

Headwater, the self-guided holiday specialist, has launched its new Walking and Cycling brochures for 2027, featuring new-for-2027 itineraries across Europe and beyond, giving agents a full view of the programme ahead of the 2027 booking season. The Walking brochure brings together Headwater’s self-guided and private guided walking holidays alongside its Pilgrimages and Cultural Tours collections, while the Cycling brochure covers self-guided cycling and e-bike holidays, as well as canoeing, multi-activity and cross-country skiing trips.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:50:31 +0000

United today expanded the United Economy® meal preorder program to customers traveling on shorter flights, giving up to 65,000 more customers per day access to this time-saving benefit.* United lowered the threshold for Economy fresh food preorder from over 1,190 miles to over 900 miles on flights across North America and the Caribbean, opening this option to 420 additional flights per day, including hub-to-hub flights between Chicago and Houston, Denver and San Francisco and Houston and Washington, D.C.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:47:50 +0000

Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is set to bring the vibrant spirit of Taiwan to WTM London 2026, showcasing the island’s rich cultural heritage, diverse travel experiences and exciting new reasons to visit in 2027. Under its global tourism brand, “TAIWAN – Waves of Wonder,” Taiwan will introduce new travel incentives designed to encourage repeat visits, support group travel and inspire international visitors to explore beyond the familiar highlights.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:45:06 +0000

England Originals have launched a 4th edition Travel Trade Guide, providing inspiration, new products and practical information for the trade to help them develop new multi-city England itineraries for 2027 and beyond. This new travel trade guide gives tour operators, wholesalers, DMCs and travel advisors the tools to create bookable multi-city programmes for groups and FIT, across 11 of England’s Historic Cities. They include Canterbury, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Greenwich, Lancaster, Lincoln, Salisbury, Stratford-upon-Avon and York.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:41:35 +0000

Vakkaru Maldives has announced its festive programme for 2026, running from 13 December to 9 January and taking inspiration from the historic Silk Road. The programme spans Christmas, New Year and Orthodox Christmas, with themed dining, live entertainment, family activities, wellness experiences and excursions across the surrounding waters of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. For centuries, the Silk Road connected communities across Asia, the Middle East and Europe through the trade of goods such as silk, tea and spices, alongside an exchange of ideas, cuisine and cultural traditions. This year’s programme takes inspiration from this history, with dining experiences, performances and activities reflecting influences from across these regions.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:39:42 +0000

VIVA Cruises is giving away exclusive gourmet gift boxes worth up to €100 to mark the launch of its 2028 VIVA Boutique programme. The offer is valid on all new VIVA Boutique bookings made until November 15, 2026, with the gift boxes delivered directly to guests.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:26:12 +0000

As conversations around generative AI continue to dominate headlines, new research from small group travel operator Explore Worldwide reveals that people are more than twice as likely to trust someone with first-hand experience when looking for recommendations in an unfamiliar destination than an AI tool. In a survey of 2,000 working adults in the UK, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Explore Worldwide, recommendations from friends or family who had visited the destination were trusted by four in five respondents when considering experiences somewhere they had never been, compared with just 32% who would trust an AI tool.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:18:50 +0000

Experience Kissimmee announces the launch of Film Kissimmee, the official film commission for Osceola County. The commission is created to attract film, television, commercial and digital media productions, showcase the destination’s diverse filming locations and expand opportunities for the local tourism economy. Film Kissimmee will serve as a central resource for production companies, location managers and digital content creators seeking filming opportunities in Central Florida. The initiative connects industry professionals with a wide range of filming locations, local expertise and production resources to help bring stories to life in Osceola County.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:15:58 +0000

Six New Member Hotels Join The Leading Hotels of the World Celebrating the world’s most exceptional independent luxury hotels, The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) continues to champion properties that reflect the culture, heritage and character of their destinations. This October, six new members join the collection across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, each offering their own signature perspective on luxury hospitality while embodying the values that define LHW.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:12:22 +0000

Key Travel By Trip.Biz, the specialist Travel Management Company supporting organisations where mission, purpose and social impact are central to their objectives, has been named Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:51:14 +0000

Close to 700 attendees explore opportunities to capitalize on projected cruise growth through distinctive experiences, stronger partnerships and greater local economic participation
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:47:36 +0000

Barbados continues to evolve, giving travellers more reasons to discover the island. Expanded airlift, cruise milestones, new market activity and fresh visitor experiences are strengthening the destination’s appeal.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:40:53 +0000

Italy’s Aosta Valley heads into winter 2026/27 with new gondolas at Courmayeur and La Thuile, two new direct ski flights from the UK to Turin, and a local hero fresh from double Olympic gold. Wrapped by Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, the region packs five major ski areas, and some of the best-value lift passes in the Alps into one compact valley.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:55 +0000

Intrepid Travel reported its biggest September on record, with more than 35,000 customers travelling with the operator during the month. The surge in travellers resulted in an 11% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue from trips departing in September, with significant growth in travel to the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:28:30 +0000

Imagine entering a museum where, instead of walking through enclosed corridors and rooms, you stroll through tropical gardens, past lakes, and along trails, encountering monumental works by some of the most prominent names in global contemporary art. At the Inhotim Institute in Brazil, nature is not merely a backdrop for art; it is an integral part of the experience. The museum is located in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais—in Brazil’s Southeast region—about 60 kilometres from the state capital, Belo Horizonte.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0000

This winter, Barbados is inviting UK travellers to trade cold mornings and dark evenings for warm Barbadian sunshine, and a packed calendar of experience with increased air connectivity. From October through to Spring 2027, visitors can enjoy a season filled with culinary celebrations, sporting events, ocean adventures and historical national milestones.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:16:43 +0000

Luxury British cruise line Cunard has unveiled a new programme of 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029. Highlights include Queen Mary 2’s landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing, a roundtrip World Voyage on board Queen Elizabeth and an unforgettable South America Discovery voyage on board Queen Anne, featuring Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. The new programme spans 104 destinations across 49 countries, with opportunities to visit 64 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:03:55 +0000

Food has the power to transport travellers into the heart of a destination. To mark International Chefs Day, Anantara lifts the lid on the kitchens of two chefs who use their craft to preserve culture. In Vienna, memories of a grandmother’s cooking inspire a modern interpretation of Austrian heritage in a MICHELIN-starred kitchen; in Phuket, Southern Thai ingredients become a gateway to the stars. Though separated by continents and culinary traditions, both chefs see food as a living archive, connecting travellers with the stories, people and places that define a destination.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:59:26 +0000

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has been named Africa’s Best Resort Spa 2026 at the World Spa Awards. This recognition celebrates a destination that has made wellness an integral part of the Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech experience, bringing together remarkable architecture, Moroccan traditions, highly skilled therapists and an evolving programme of visiting wellness experts.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:55:10 +0000

SCALE Fest 2026 will bring hundreds of professional short-term rental property managers to the World Trade Center, Barcelona on 24 and 25 October 2026, with a new festival-style format combining industry education and networking with live music, food trucks and wellness activities. Taking place over a weekend for the first time, SCALE Fest will feature 41 sessions across five tracks, with 55 confirmed speakers tackling some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing professional property managers.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:53:55 +0000

Milaidhoo Maldives will welcome award-winning chef James Knight-Paccheco, known as Chef JKP, for two exclusive culinary experiences this December, celebrating exceptional food, new flavours and the pleasure of sharing a table. On 11 December, guests will have the opportunity to cook alongside Chef JKP during a hands-on workshop, learning professional techniques and exchanging ideas in the kitchen. The following evening, he will host a wine-pairing dinner, showcasing his distinctive cooking style alongside wines selected by Milaidhoo’s resident sommelier.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:47:21 +0000

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced an integration with Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, giving hotels a direct route to travelers using AI to plan and book their stays. Participating properties will be discoverable through Muse with live rates and availability, with bookings completed through their own Cloudbeds Booking Engine. As AI agents become a new route to travel discovery and booking, hoteliers face a familiar challenge: reaching guests without deepening their dependence on intermediaries. For operators already under pressure from distribution costs, connecting directly to this demand is an opportunity to protect margins and grow direct reservations. The integration brings hotels’ own booking engines into that journey, keeping the transaction and guest relationship direct.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:45:32 +0000

With global cruise passenger numbers projected to climb from about 37 million in 2025 to 46 million by 2031, Caribbean and Latin American destinations are well positioned to benefit from the industry’s continued expansion, drawing on their distinctive visitor experiences, tourism infrastructure and strong relationships with cruise lines to generate greater economic opportunity. That message emerged from the 32nd annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, held Oct. 12-16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where close to 700 cruise executives, government officials, port operators, tour providers and other stakeholders gathered to explore opportunities to strengthen tourism offerings and expand the benefits of growth for local communities.
at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:15 +0000

From new retreats in Lapland and the Mediterranean to rainforest adventures in the Republic of Congo, The PC Agency’s 2027 luxury travel edit puts nature, privacy and a sense of place at the heart of the journey.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:35 +0000

Montenegro made its World Travel Awards debut at the weekend, hosted at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort. The red-carpet ceremony celebrated the very best in travel and tourism, and marked the first World Travel Awards ceremony to be held in Montenegro in the programme’s 33-year history. Leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the continent gathered on the shores of Kotor Bay, widely celebrated as the jewel in the crown of Montenegrin tourism. As Official Host Partner, the majestic Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort welcomed guests to its idyllic setting on Boka Bay. The resort offers world-class facilities, a market-leading spa and wellness centre, and wide-ranging modern meeting and event spaces.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:22 +0000

Montenegro made its World Travel Awards debut at the weekend, hosted at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort. The red-carpet ceremony celebrated the very best in travel and tourism, and marked the first World Travel Awards ceremony to be held in Montenegro in the programme’s 33-year history. Leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the continent gathered on the shores of Kotor Bay, widely celebrated as the jewel in the crown of Montenegrin tourism. As Official Host Partner, the majestic Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort welcomed guests to its idyllic setting on Boka Bay. The resort offers world-class facilities, a market-leading spa and wellness centre, and wide-ranging modern meeting and event spaces.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, will attend World Travel Market London 2026 in person as Egypt takes part in the event as Premier Partner for the first time. The Minister’s attendance comes as Egypt records continued growth from the United Kingdom, with 838,000 UK visitors travelling to the country between January and September 2026. This represents an increase of 9.4% compared with the same period in 2025.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:13:55 +0000

Quinta do Lago has once again been named Portugal’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026, marking the second consecutive year that the Algarve destination has received the prestigious accolade. The recognition further cements the resort’s position at the forefront of Portugal’s luxury travel offering and reinforces its status as one of Europe’s leading lifestyle destinations.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:09:48 +0000

The Wolseley Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Mills as Managing Director. Laura brings almost 15 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality, most recently as Managing Director of The Ivy Collection, where she led one of the UK’s best-known restaurant groups. Known for her people-first approach, Laura believes great restaurants are built on great teams, and she has a strong track record of developing talented, long-serving leaders.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:03:22 +0000

Brand USA, the official destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the selection of 25 UK Travel Trade Ambassadors as part of its largest global trade initiative to date, launched earlier this year to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The worldwide network of 250 travel advisors has been appointed to continue to inspire international visitation to the USA and equip the international trade with the knowledge, tools and relationships needed to confidently sell the United States.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:45:06 +0000

Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel has been voted as Jordan’s Best MICE Hotel 2026 at the prestigious World MICE Awards, recognizing its commitment to excellence in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, and its role in supporting Jordan’s growing business events sector.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:43:06 +0000

The Haitian airline Sunrise Airways today announced its new loyalty program, designed to recognize and reward frequent customers who prefer to fly with the airline.  The program offers exclusive benefits, stronger customer engagement, and a more personalized travel experience. This program represents a significant milestone in the carrier’s ongoing commitment to strengthening customer relationships and enhancing the passenger experience. Through Sunrise Rewards, customers will enjoy a dedicated loyalty experience that will continue to evolve as the program expands and introduces new benefits and rewards.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:38:34 +0000

TransNusa, the Asia-Pacific region’s pioneering Premium Service Carrier, today marked a major international expansion milestone with the official launch of its maiden flight from Bali to Melbourne. The inaugural daily scheduled flight establishes a highly competitive alternative on the heavily travelled Australia-Indonesia corridor. The strategic expansion from Melbourne follows TransNusa’s exceptional growth in the Australian market, where it rapidly captured a 20 percent market share in Perth by increasing its scheduled flight frequency to 21 by July 2026 from just 3 weekly flights in April 2025. This showcases the confidence and loyalty the TransNusa brand has garnered in the Australian market within 15 short months.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:34:40 +0000

The AYANA Villa at AYANA Villas Bali has been named Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 at the World Travel Awards, announced at the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in the Maldives on 27 September 2026. AYANA Villas Bali is one of four hotels within AYANA Bali, the island’s largest integrated resort. The award coincides with a second recognition for AYANA Villas Bali. DAVA Steak & Seafood, the villas’ signature restaurant, has been included in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants & Food, among the top 25 fine dining restaurants worldwide.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:12:48 +0000

Amalfi Ristorante is bringing the glamour of the Italian Riviera to the banks of the Thames, officially opening its spectacular new restaurant at St Katharine Docks. The popular restaurant officially opens on October 28th at one of London’s most beautiful and historic waterfront destinations.
at Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:09:42 +0000