AI threatens industry takeover for many, but not travel, as new research uncovers that travel agents remain the most popular holiday booking method amongst UK holiday-makers, and are 14 times more popular than the use of AI. The study of over 2000 people, commissioned by Brightsun Travel, has revealed that around one in two Brits booked their last holiday through a trusty travel agent, and only 3% turned to AI, despite its rise in popularity as a search assistance tool.

With the UAE hospitality market projected to grow at approximately 6.9% annually until 2028 (from around USD 7.1 billion in 2023 to USD 10 billion in 2028, report by Alpen Capital titled GCC Hospitality Industry - UAE Hospitality Market Forecast), the demand for well-trained professionals is rising sharply. In this backdrop, the panel discussion on “Rebuilding the Workforce: Attracting and Retaining Talent in Hospitality” at the Future Hospitality Summit World was highly relevant as Prof Scott Richardson, Academic Dean, Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy-Les Roches, shared industry insight to tackle one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent.

TOURISE has named London as a finalist for two prestigious awards: Best Food & Culinary Destination and Best Shopping Destination, recognizing the city’s global influence in gastronomy and fashion.

Reservations are now open for Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, and pre-sale tickets are available for Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026 in downtown Nashville. Housed together under one roof, the hotel and museum will give guests two unique ways to experience the stories behind Dolly's life and music.

The Beach Club, Barbuda, one of the Caribbean's most anticipated private resort and residential communities in development, is celebrating the official launch of sales for its beachfront real estate offerings: Nobu Beach Inn Residences, The Beach Club Villas and The Beach Club Estates. Set on 400 acres with two miles of pristine shoreline on Barbuda's picturesque southwest coast, The Beach Club, Barbuda offers buyers the opportunity to own a home on one of the last unspoiled beaches in the Caribbean. Anchored by Nobu Beach Inn, a low-impact, nature-first resort set to be completed in late 2026, The Beach Club, Barbuda will include a collection of private residences and world-class amenities with exceptional service and dining aligned to the globally-recognized Nobu brand.

This festive season, Hawaii's oceanfront five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea transforms into a tropical winter escape with Instagram-worthy installations, trending experiences, and authentic island celebrations that celebrate both holiday tradition and Hawaiian culture.