Barbados has been confirmed as host destination for the 45th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, bringing the region’s flagship tourism business event back to the island in 2027. The announcement was made by Sanovnik Destang, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, during the closing ceremony of this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua and Barbuda.

Virgin Atlantic is celebrating a major milestone for its home in the North, as the airline marks thirty years of flying from Manchester Airport this week. Since Sir Richard Branson launched operations from Manchester on 17th May 1996 with services to Orlando, the Northern base has remained a key part of Virgin Atlantic’s UK network and to mark the occasion, the airline is excited to welcome a new A330-neo aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, named Champagne Supernova after the iconic Oasis track, is set to carry the registration G-VMAN in a nod to the airline’s longstanding connection to the region. To celebrate the milestone, Virgin Atlantic will also host a customer activation at Manchester Airport on Monday 18th May, inviting travellers to join in the celebrations with a dedicated photo opportunity, signature treats and a themed gift giveaway.

Unforgettable Croatia has launched its 2027 small-ship cruising programme, featuring 136 guaranteed departures. The specialist luxury operator will offer 12 cruise itineraries and nine cruise and land journeys during the season, taking place from May to October across six ships. Each cruise has a maximum of 18 cabins. Unforgettable Croatia has unveiled two new themed cruises as part of its recently launched 2027 programme.

Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mohammad Taha as General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to Kuwait’s newly launched lifestyle hotel in Mangaf.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has partnered with Italian sleep specialists Flou to redefine rest at sea aboard the highly anticipated new ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, launching in December 2026. Uniting two brands defined by excellence and luxury, the partnership introduces Flou’s handcrafted Leonardo Sleep Systems to Seven Seas Prestige’s highest suite categories, culminating in a bespoke creation designed exclusively for the Skyview Regent Suite

JA Resorts & Hotels has shaped Dubai’s hospitality landscape for over four decades. The brand has built its reputation not on scale alone, but on properties that endure — places guests return to over time, from Dubai and around the world. As JA Resorts & Hotels prepares for the upcoming launch of its state-of-the-art Jebel Ali Sports & Shooting Club this summer, the brand is progressing a series of enhancements across its Dubai portfolio.