Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais’s historic nomination as the first woman to become Secretary-General of UN Tourism is more than symbolic—it is transformative. Nominated during the 123rd session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Madrid, she represents the values of inclusivity, innovation, and resilience. Her leadership marks a deliberate shift towards empowering women and amplifying the Global South’s voice in international tourism policy.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025. India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is expected to deliver a keynote address to delegates. IndiGo is the host airline of the event, which was last held in India in 1983. Some 1,700 participants are registered to attend, including industry leaders, government officials and media.

Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernise these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026.

In anticipation of setting sail in 2026, Four Seasons l, the first in the Four Seasons Yachts collection, unveils exciting new details about the vessel's standout marina experience and seaside programming. The innovative transverse marina – which opens across both sides of the yacht – will place guests directly at sea level for unparalleled access to the water's edge.

In the summer of 2017, a rank 6 wildfire — the most extreme classification — tore through Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort & Ranch, a 10,000-acre family-run ranch in British Columbia's interior. The forest was incinerated, the land stripped to bare clay, and much of the wildlife either fled or was displaced. It was one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canada's recorded history, but out of that devastation has come something extraordinary. Eight years on, Siwash Lake is a place of profound ecological regeneration — and one of the most unique luxury ranch experiences in North America. Think Yellowstone, but softer, more soulful, and with a deep reverence for the land and animals that make it home.

The International Tourism Fair strengthens its contribution to the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism industry with the Knowledge Hub.