Poland’s Travel & Tourism sector is on track for a milestone year, with 2025 projections showing a return to pre-pandemic strength in GDP contribution and domestic visitor spending, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), this year Travel & Tourism is expected to contribute PLN 165.5BN to Poland’s economy, representing 4.4% of national GDP. This would surpass the previous peak in 2019 by 5.9%, marking a new record for the sector’s economic impact.

With unrivaled natural beauty, world-class attractions, major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and culinary delights around every corner, there is an abundance of adventures for all kinds of visitors to the Seattle area. Luckily, a new AI tool is making it easier than ever to navigate the destination. Emerald is an AI travel genius recently launched by Visit Seattle, the official destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, and powered by GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. This new tool provides visitors with instant, custom recommendations and travel planning assistance.

After a seven-year hiatus, the Zumba® Cruise is back and bigger than ever, setting sail March 9 – March 13, 2026, aboard Norwegian Pearl. By overwhelming demand, thousands of Zumba® lovers from around the world will embark on an unforgettable five-day journey, filled with non-stop music, movement, and energy—all while cruising from Miami, FL, to the stunning shores of Cozumel, Mexico.

Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, officially opens to the public as of July 1. This monumental phase of the waterpark’s development, spanning 13,445sqm, significantly enhances its world-class offerings, introducing a “Lost City” theme, a continuation of the park’s original story ‘The Legend of the Lost Pearl’, with more than 20 new exhilarating rides, slides and experiences, alongside a new dining experience, packed with splash-filled fun for guests of all ages. With this expansion, Yas Waterworld becomes home to more than 60 rides, slides, and attractions, offering more aquatic adventures than ever before.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London invites guests to enjoy a truly immersive Wimbledon experience, where everything from tickets to the championships to court-side style and private tennis lessons is thoughtfully arranged with their exclusive partnerships with Ralph Lauren and Kensington Tennis Club.

SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary on 22 June 2025, highlighting a quarter century of international collaboration and a shared mission to improve global travel. Founded by four airlines in 2000, the alliance now consists of 18 members and connects more than 945 destinations across 145 countries. As it enters its next chapter, SkyTeam is focused on digital transformation, customer experience innovation and accelerating sustainability efforts across its network.