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American takes lounge dining to new heights
American Airlines is redefining the premium lounge experience with significant upgrades to dining across its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges. Refreshed culinary offerings deliver greater choice, more complete meal offerings and a noticeably elevated presentation — reflecting American’s substantial investment in creating a premium, restaurant-inspired experience for customers before they fly. The updates broaden menu variety, introduce new ways to build a well-rounded meal and add premium touches that further elevate the experience for both leisure and business travelers.
British Airways June Sale launches - with savings on flights and holidays from city breaks to beach
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual June sale that will run until 25 June 2026. Get your summer off to a flying start by saving on your next adventure and taking advantage of discounts on flight and holiday packages to a range of destinations.
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Support Angkor Conservation
Park Hyatt Siem Reap today announced a collaboration with World Monuments Fund (WMF) designed to support long-term conservation training at Angkor Archaeological Park and deepen responsible guest engagement with one of the world’s most important cultural landscapes.
IATA AGM 2026: Why China’s Aviation Story Is Becoming One of the Most Important in the World
For years, the aviation industry’s centre of gravity has been slowly moving east. At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, that shift felt less like a prediction and more like a reality. While much of the discussion around Europe focused on regulation, taxation and competitiveness, the conversation around North Asia centred on growth, digital transformation and the emergence of China as a force that is increasingly shaping the future direction of global aviation. According to IATA’s Regional Vice President for North Asia, Xie Xingquan, the region’s story is no longer simply about recovery. It is about scale, influence and transformation.
Spain’s travel market leads Europe as tourism hits new records
New Phocuswright research confirms Spain as Europe's strongest travel market, with 96.8 million visitors and 7% revenue growth in 2025. The findings arrive as senior travel executives prepare to gather in Barcelona for Phocuswright Europe 2026, where research presentations, executive interviews and market analysis will examine the forces driving Europe's travel economy. Spain welcomed 96.8 million international visitors in 2025, a 3.2 percent increase over 2024. Tourism revenue rose 7 percent, reinforcing Spain’s position as the world leader in tourism expenditure received. The report notes that Spain has been the strongest performing market among all European countries included within the research.
Curated Spaces Goes Global - Starting with Europe’s Most Soulful Stays
Curated Spaces - the world’s first travel booking platform powered by tastemakers - expands internationally into Europe. The next phase of growth will see the platform introduce a curated portfolio of independent stays across countries such as, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Greece, including storybook châteaux, seaside hideaways, romantic rural retreats, and characterful countryside escapes, each selected with the same focus on soul, design, and community.
CTO Honors Journalistic Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards in New York
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated leading storytellers, broadcasters and digital creators from the U.S. and Caribbean during the annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon, a signature event of Caribbean Week in New York. Sponsored by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the luncheon honored outstanding journalism and content creation that showcase the Caribbean's people, culture, environment and evolving tourism landscape.
Caribbean Week and the Emergence of a New Caribbean Tourism Agenda
My first Caribbean Week in New York came with a degree of curiosity. Over the past year, I have covered many of the defining gatherings in global travel, from the WTTC Global Summit in Rome, the UN Tourism General Assembly and TOURISE in Riyadh, FITUR in Madrid and ITB Berlin, to ILTM Africa and WTM Africa in Cape Town, ITB China in Shanghai, Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua & Barbuda and the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Against that backdrop, I arrived wanting to understand why Caribbean Week continues to hold such an important place in the region’s tourism calendar.
From Pitch to Paradise: Football Fever Puts Cape Verde's Islands in the Spotlight
Cape Verde's growing visibility on the international football stage, including recent success and qualification for the FIFA World Cup, is driving fresh interest in the Atlantic nation as a year-round holiday choice, according to UK specialist operator Cape Verde Experience. With increased global attention on the islands the operator says more travellers are looking beyond Cape Verde's well-known beach offering and discover its wider appeal, including volcanic landscapes, Creole culture, live music, hiking and island-hopping experiences.
WTTC Announces the Global Priorities Approved by its Executive Committee to Unlock Growth
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Committee, to guide the future of the global Travel & Tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing the sector’s potential guiding investment decisions, and driving meaningful transformation across the industry.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches game-changing Tourism Supply Side Initiative
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has unveiled what many industry leaders are describing as one of the most important strategic developments in Caribbean tourism policy for a generation, launching the Tourism Supply Side Initiative, a region-wide programme designed to increase economic retention, strengthen resilience and ensure tourism delivers greater value to Caribbean people, businesses and communities. The initiative was formally introduced during Caribbean Week in New York by CTO Chairman and Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, alongside Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, who will chair the newly established Tourism Supply Side Ministerial Committee.
Discover MGallery Collection's Debut in the Maldives, the V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
MGallery Collection proudly announces the debut of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat nestled in the turquoise waters of the South Ari Atoll. Accessible via a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, this private island sanctuary seamlessly blends contemporary artistry with traditional Maldivian heritage to offer a tranquil escape centered on quiet luxury.