Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with Farenexus to integrate the advanced contract management solution nexusCMT into the Travelport+ platform. This collaboration delivers powerful new tools that aim to help travel agencies and TMCs increase profitability, eliminate manual errors, and make smarter booking decisions.

The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is proud to announce the return of Autentico, Aruba's signature culinary festival, taking place Oct. 11–19. Celebrating the diverse cuisines and cultural influences of the island's more than 100 nationalities, this year's festivities will feature a blend of community-driven events and international flair—including appearances by U.S. celebrity chef Christian Petroni, Peruvian Top 50 chef Jaime Pesaque and Dutch executive chef Tim Golsteijn.

YY Group Holding Limited, a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), has announced that its subsidiary, YY Circle Thailand, has secured contracts with five leading hotel clients; Hyatt, Sheraton, and three properties under Chatrium Hotels & Residences. These signings significantly expand the subsidiary's hospitality portfolio and reinforce YY Group's regional growth strategy.

What does it truly mean for a destination to be LGBTQ+ friendly today? A new analysis by The Data Appeal Company reveals that inclusivity must go far beyond rainbow flags and Pride campaigns if destinations want to be perceived as genuinely open and welcoming. The benefits are clear. According to the WTTC and IGLTA, LGBTQ+ travellers represent a £200 billion global market, with strong spending power and high travel propensity. The US alone contributes £65 billion.

The Finnish national carrier, Finnair, has taken the next step in its digital transformation and is the world’s first airline to introduce ancillary combos, also referred to as bundles in the industry, built on modern retailing capabilities, powered by Amadeus technology. Finnair’s transition from legacy technology to native orders earlier this year now allows customers to buy ready-bundled ancillaries easily and for a better price.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has revealed the program for the 2025 Caribbean Hospitality Industry and Exchange Forum (CHIEF), taking place November 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All-Inclusive Resort. CHIEF is the Caribbean’s leading forum for hospitality and tourism leaders, where strategic insights translate into immediate action and networking opportunities foster lasting industry connections.