Travel Industry News Page 27
BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY APPOINTS JON VIGUE AS NEW PARK PRESIDENT
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced the appointment of Jon Vigue as the park's new President, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation at one of America's most iconic theme parks in the midst of a more than $100 million investment in new attractions and park enhancements.
Sandals® Resorts Reveals the Next Chapter of Sandals 2.0 Across Three Beloved Jamaica Resorts
Playing a leading role in Jamaica's comeback, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today unveiled a first look at the guest experiences, dining concepts and accommodations coming to Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay, renamed from Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast as part of the company's US$200 million transformation of the three storied Jamaica resorts.
Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality
Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026). According to the IDC MarketScape, "Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem."
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT BY JOINING THE IATA CO2 CONNECT PLATFORM
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a strategic step in strengthening its sustainability footprint while aligning with international aviation best practices by joining the IATA CO2 Connect initiative, a global platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the accurate calculation and transparent reporting of CO₂ emissions across the aviation industry.
“Huge optimism” as the Middle East re-opens for holidays
Worldwide travel specialist Travelbag (Travelbag.co.uk) says there is huge optimism for British travellers now that Dubai and the Middle East are back on the map, following the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran and the FCO’s lifting of advice against all but essential travel to the area.
RMS partners with SUNY Niagara to prepare tech-ready hospitality graduates
RMS, a leading global hospitality technology platform, has partnered with SUNY Niagara’s Hospitality Management Program to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-leading property management technology. As part of the partnership, students studying at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), a division of SUNY Niagara, will use the RMS platform throughout their Hospitality Management degree, gaining practical experience across key hotel operations including reservations, front desk management, housekeeping, sales, revenue management and reporting.
The North’s only direct Bangkok service to quadruple in frequency this year
Manchester Airport and Norse Atlantic Airways have announced that flights between the UK’s global gateway in the North and Bangkok will run four times a week from December. The seasonal service launched in November 2025 and has proven popular, with more than 10,000 passengers taking advantage of a direct link between the North’s global hub airport and one of the world’s most popular tourism hotspots.
Bound and Ward to offer keynotes at Expedition Cruise Network Conference
Marine archaeologist, Mensun Bound, and trends analyst, Dr Antonia Ward, will share their experience and insights as part of two keynote speeches taking place at the Expedition Cruise Network Conference
AlUla Unveils Manara, A Landmark Destination for Astronomy, Discovery and Astrotourism
Set beneath some of the clearest and darkest skies on Earth, AlUla has unveiled the design of AlUla Manara, a landmark destination for astronomy, scientific discovery and astrotourism that will transform how visitors experience the cosmos. Situated within the world's third-largest Dark Sky Park and designed by Heatherwick Studio, the facility will connect AlUla's rich celestial heritage with the future of scientific exploration, creating a world-class destination for discovery, learning and inspiration.
Rixos Opens Second Resort in Hurghada Amid Rising Polish Demand
As Egypt continues to attract record visitor numbers, Poland has become one of its key European source markets, with more than one million Polish travellers visiting yearly. Responding to rising demand for premium Red Sea holidays, Rixos Hotels Egypt has opened Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, its second resort in Hurghada. Supported by regular scheduled and charter flights from Warsaw, Hurghada remains a leading Egyptian destination for Polish holidaymakers seeking year-round sunshine, sandy beaches and premium all-inclusive experiences.
HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION CELEBRATES 50 HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Handwritten Collection, a global collection of characterful hotels, celebrates a major milestone with 50 addresses now open around the world. Each hotel is thoughtfully curated, celebrating character over standardisation and story over uniformity, ensuring the essence of each property is preserved for curious, open-minded travellers who value emotional connection and meaningful experiences. Whether it is a historic château in Provence, a vibrant city escape in Shanghai, or a mountain retreat in the Swiss Alps, every Handwritten Collection hotel is shaped by the people who care for it and the place it calls home.
Best Luggage Storage App 2026: Stasher vs Bounce vs Radical vs LuggageHero
Four apps, one job: hold your bags between a checkout and a train. On the surface, Stasher, Bounce, Radical Storage and LuggageHero look interchangeable. You book a drop-off point in an app, hand your bags to a partner shop, hotel or café, and collect them later. The real differences sit one layer down, in how each one charges you, how much guarantee cover comes bundled in, and how fast you can reach a human when a partner's shutter is down at the worst moment. Those three things decide which app fits your trip. The headline price barely moves the needle. Here's all four side by side, picked by trip type rather than crowned with a single winner.