Despegar, Latin America's leading travel tech company, and Civitatis, the world's leading platform for the distribution of tours and activities in Spanish and Portuguese, have announced the signing of a global strategic partnership. Through this agreement, both companies will work on integrating Civitatis' catalog into Despegar's platform. Once this implementation is complete, Despegar's more than 30 million customers will be able to access Civitatis' full catalog of tours, excursions, and guided tours across all markets where the company operates. The collaboration combines Despegar's well-established presence in the Latin American market with Civitatis' expertise in the Spanish and Portuguese tours and activities segment.

Pegasus Airlines, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, launched a new direct summer route on 15 June 2026, between London Gatwick and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International, further strengthening its UK presence network and enhancing connectivity between the UK, Türkiye and beyond. The new London Gatwick route joins Pegasus Airlines’ existing daily service between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International and London Stansted, giving passengers across London and the Southeast greater flexibility and choice when travelling between the UK and Türkiye.

HunterMoss has launched its 2027 calendar, bringing together the company’s signature driving journeys across Europe and North America, alongside a pioneering new route: the Basque to Bordeaux Supercar Tour. Running from 26thApril to 2nd May 2027, the seven-day journey traces from Bilbao through San Sebastián and Biarritz to the vineyards of Saint-Émilion, joining the dots between two of the most celebrated culinary and cultural regions in Europe.

Leading foreign exchange company Travelex has launched its new mobile store concept, Nomad, at Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, following a successful pilot at Zurich Airport earlier this year. Nomad combines complete in-store capabilities with a pop-up flexibility that allows it to be moved around to serve high passenger footfall. The mobile store offers customers convenience and accessibility and can be opened and closed within minutes to be securely stored outside of trading hours.

Travellers heading to southern Italy now have an additional way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train thanks to the addition of Campania Express to Rail Europe's portfolio. For many travellers, Italy begins with Rome, Florence or Venice. Campania Express offers another reason to say "Ciao Campania", inviting visitors to discover a different side of the country — from the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views, lemon groves and laid-back atmosphere of Sorrento.

This summer, two of Europe’s most iconic lakeside retreats come together to create an extraordinary cross-border journey. Il Sereno on the tranquil shores of Lake Como and Kulm Hotel overlooking Lake St. Moritz in the Engadin Valley introduce an exclusive “Lake to Lake” experience, seamlessly connecting the timeless elegance of Italy with the alpine grandeur of Switzerland. The launch comes at a particularly exciting moment for Il Sereno, which has recently been recognised as a Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown property. One of the most prestigious accolades in global hospitality, the distinction is awarded only to hotels that have achieved all three of Condé Nast Traveller's most coveted honours: the Hot List, recognising the world's best new hotels; the Gold List, celebrating editor-selected favourites; and the Readers' Choice Awards, voted for by travellers themselves. The award places Il Sereno among an exceptionally select group of hotels worldwide recognised for excellence in design, service and guest experience.