Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design-led, premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2026. The property will become Minor Hotels’ second hotel in Laos, joining Avani+ Luang Prabang in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, further reinforcing the group’s presence in one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally rich and increasingly dynamic destinations.

With the Leadership Exchange, Phocuswright and ITB Berlin have created a new, exclusive dialogue format that deliberately goes beyond traditional conference formats. In a closed circle of leading decision-makers from the travel industry, technology, investment and strategy, the focus was not on day-to-day operations but on setting the structural course for the next two decades The 90-minute gathering on Tuesday at the CityCube Berlin convened international industry representatives to discuss key issues for the future of the global travel industry. The starting point was the conviction that tourism is at a strategic turning point: technological innovations – especially in the field of AI – changing market structures, geopolitical challenges and ecological conditions are fundamentally changing value creation, competition and responsibility.

Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer called on the travel industry to adapt to new geopolitical challenges. In his keynote speech on Tuesday at ITB Berlin 2026, he said the days of a rules-based world order were over. Instead, the rule of might now prevailed, represented by the two world powers, the USA and China, with India perhaps joining them. The leading figures in tourism should try to act preventively, even becoming "part of diplomacy" if possible.

Every year Easter, or Semana Santa, transforms the Balearic Islands into a sun-drenched playground where spring warmth, stunning scenery and unforgettable family adventures collide. Across this dazzling Mediterranean archipelago, each island comes into its own – from picnics beside ancient fortresses in Palma de Mallorca to savouring Menorcan delicacies and diving into friendly competition in Ibiza and Formentera. For adventure-loving families, experience the Balearic Islands like never before for an Easter escape bursting with energy, culture and island magic.

Peru may be synonymous with soaring Andean peaks and exhilarating Amazon adventures, but it also offers some of the world's most serene retreats for those seeking true restoration. Amid landscapes rich with ancient energy and extraordinary biodiversity, the country has emerged as a haven for travellers looking to pause, reconnect, and immerse themselves in transformative wellness experiences woven naturally into the rhythm of its breathtaking surroundings.

EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas announces EU strategy as “crisis- and future-proof tourism model“. EUR 2.9 bi. is to be made available in the short term for better connectivity between transport modes.