The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026. The last AGM to be held in South America was in 1999, also in Rio de Janeiro. This marked the formal introduction of the World Air Transport Summit format, recognizing the IATA AGM as the leading industry platform for high-level debate on critical issues surrounding aviation.

MGM Resorts International is turning up the heat on summer travel with a lineup of vacation deals, high-energy entertainment and destination-wide events across its Las Vegas properties. From poolside fun and major sports event-viewing to patriotic celebrations and vacation packages, guests can live it up with a season-long slate of offerings designed for the ultimate escape.

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) has hosted its latest Start‑Up & Investor Connect Webinar, where five early-stage founders presented a new generation of AI powered innovations designed to modernize how travel is planned, sold and experienced. Across the hour-long pitch session, one theme stood out; AI driven infrastructure is rapidly becoming the defining focus of early-stage travel tech. The session brought together a global group of travel-savvy angel and seed investors, including leaders with deep experience across OTAs, aviation, hospitality technology and destination marketing. Investors were invited to pitch in to the companies’ funding rounds, and offered founders candid feedback on scalability, integrations and real-world applicability.

With summer travel planning in full swing, UAE residents are increasingly looking for holidays that offer more than just a change of scenery. Whether it's a quick staycation close to home, a family-friendly beach escape, a nature retreat in the mountains, or a longer international getaway, travellers are seeking experiences that feel worthwhile, flexible and easy to book. This season, JA Resorts & Hotels is bringing together a collection of summer offers across the UAE, the Maldives and Scotland, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy everything from beachfront stays and mountain adventures to private island escapes and city-and-countryside breaks.

ConX 2026, the annual conference hosted by Travelgate and part of the Travelsoft Group, has further consolidated its position as one of the most influential gatherings in global travel distribution, bringing together more than 1,000 C-level executives, founders and senior decision-makers from over 500 companies and 50 countries. This year’s edition, where Huawei returned as main sponsor, recorded a 99% show-up rate and more than 2,000 high-intent B2B meetings, following an expansion of the dedicated networking space designed to maximise meaningful business interactions.

This year's Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America's celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorates its 150th birthday. For visitors seeking a coastal destination to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Daytona Beach area will be attractive spot with 23 miles of pristine beaches, festive events and family-friendly attractions: