Travel Industry Events News Page 14
Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted Era Begins as First Airbus A321XLR Commercial Flight Takes Off
Air Canada yesterday marked the entry into scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR. The 182 passengers onboard AC413 from Montréal to Toronto experienced the start of a whole new chapter in how - and where - Air Canada customers can fly.
Lufthansa Group at ILA Berlin 2026: Anniversary Aircraft and Lufthansa Technik Defense
The Lufthansa Group will have a dual presence at this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin: with its Airbus A320neo at the Airbus Static Display in Lufthansa’s special 100th founding anniversary livery, and with the Lufthansa Technik Defense exhibition booth.
Anantara Presents La Dolce Riviera
Anantara Hotels & Resorts unveils La Dolce Riviera, an immersive summer concept connecting three iconic European destinations — Rome, Nice, and Amalfi — in a seamless celebration of Mediterranean elegance, culture, and art de vivre.
LENNY PEARCE STEPS INTO THE HEADLINER SPOT AT BEACHES® RESORTS' FALL FAM JAM 2026
Beaches Resorts is unveiling the 2026 lineup for its annual Fall Fam Jam, returning this autumn with live performances by toddler techno sensation Lenny Pearce, and a new wave of Sesame Street® experiences. Running September through October across Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, the Fall Fam Jam brings forward a vibrant, all-inclusive, festival-style experience designed for families to connect and soak up the sun as fall begins to settle in.
The Bench Launches ‘FHS Living’ in Paris — Its First European Investment Platform
The Bench today announced the launch of FHS Living, a new investor-led platform under the Future Hospitality Summit series. Taking place in Paris in February 2027, FHS Living is the only curated, pan-European investment marketplace dedicated to the Living asset classes — Branded Residences, Student Accommodation, Senior Living, Serviced Living, Co-Living, Club Concepts, Shared Ownership, Mixed-Use Developments and Hotels. The conference joins The Bench’s expanding portfolio of investment summits alongside FHS World, FHS Saudi Arabia, FHS Africa and FHS Egypt.
Sandals Resorts' Future Goals Program Inspires the Next Generation of Fútbol Dreamers & Vacationers
As Curaçao prepares for a historic summer on the global soccer stage, Sandals Resorts is celebrating the island's passion for the game both on and off the field. Through Future Goals, a sustainability-driven youth initiative led by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with Dutch football club AFC Ajax and local recycler Limpi Recycling, students across Curaçao are learning that the power of sport extends far beyond the final whistle. At the same time, guests visiting Sandals Royal Curaçao this summer are invited to experience the island's soccer spirit firsthand through the resort's new Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition program, creating a unique connection between community impact and cultural celebration.
Long Beach, CA Celebrates America's 250th with Three Simultaneous Firework Shows
Long Beach will celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable fashion with "Sea to Shining LBC: America's 250," a weeklong patriotic celebration blending pyrotechnics, athletics and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular Independence Day fireworks finale with three simultaneous shows stretching across the city's 5.5-mile coastline.
Hard Rock International Kicks Off Summer of Soccer with "All Teams. One Place." Campaign
Hard Rock International today unveiled its "All Teams. One Place." campaign in celebration of this summer's biggest global soccer tournament, powered by a partnership with record-breaking athlete and Hard Rock brand ambassador, Leo Messi. Spanning Hard Rock properties around the world, the campaign brings fans together through: a global sweepstakes that features a special Messi meet-and-greet grand prize and more than 300 additional prizes including Hard Rock Hotel stays and Unity loyalty program points*; exclusive Messi Legendary Suite experiences at Hard Rock Hotel New York and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood; a new Messi Legendary Burger crafted in collaboration with the legend himself; new globally inspired shareable menu items added for a limited time; World Cup countries apparel; and new additions to the Messi retail collection – all part of one legendary lineup.
The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Returns to Baha Mar for Its Fifth Year with New Talent
Today, Baha Mar announces the return of the highly anticipated Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, taking place from October 21–25, 2026 at the luxury resort destination. Now entering its fifth year, the festival continues to evolve as one of the region's premier celebrations of culinary excellence, artistic expression, and Bahamian culture.
7 of the Best European Solstice Escapes: Riviera Travel Experts Reveal Top Scenic Spots
As the summer solstice approaches, bringing the longest day of the year on June 21st, travellers are increasingly looking for destinations that make the most of Europe's extended daylight hours. Riviera Travel's latest booking data reveals that demand is heavily concentrated around scenic European escapes, with just 15 top-performing European itineraries accounting for 50% of all recent website bookings. Growing appetite for picturesque landscapes heroes' destinations such as Lake Como, Provence, Paris, and the Douro Valley, underlining strong appetite for scenic European escapes that come into their own in the golden light of solstice.
Rio positions itself as Latin America’s next AI capital as Web Summit opens
Fresh from hosting the IATA AGM, Rio de Janeiro today opens Web Summit Rio, Latin America’s largest technology event, with more than 30,000 founders, investors, executives and policymakers expected in the city.
Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef At Mauna Lani, Crowned Winner of Top Chef
Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef of Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection’s iconic oceanfront restaurant CanoeHouse in Hawai’i, has been announced the season 23 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef, cementing her place as one of the country’s most extraordinary culinary talents. To celebrate the milestone, Chef Magbitang will host a series of exclusive culinary collaborations across select Auberge Collection destinations, bringing her award-winning cuisine to life with guest chefs and collaborators.