The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand's global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.

Airports across Europe and beyond are quietly entering the market for new Safety Management Systems, with several operators signalling that their existing platforms are reaching end‑of‑life or no longer meeting modern operational and cybersecurity expectations. While the data is emerging, OneReg says the pattern is becoming increasingly visible through tenders, RFPs, and conversations with airport safety teams. Based on what airports are telling OneReg directly, dozens – and potentially hundreds – of operators may find themselves needing to transition to new Safety Management Systems in 2026.

The Wolseley Hotels today announces its global launch, with its inaugural property set to open in New York City in early 2027. Located steps from Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, The Wolseley Hotel New York will mark the brand’s first hotel worldwide and establish New York as the flagship destination for The Wolseley Hotels. The opening will also introduce The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States for the first time, bringing one of London’s most celebrated dining institutions to an international stage.

British holidaymakers are planning more ambitious and multi‑layered trips in 2026, according to Kuoni's new Travel Reimagined report. Based on the company's latest booking data, three major shifts are shaping how people travel this year: a sharp rise in multi‑centre journeys, increased demand for shoulder‑season travel, and a growing focus on intentional rest woven into longer itineraries.

Strengthening coordination among airport operators, authorities, airlines and the private sector is key to promoting the development of airport cities capable of generating investment, employment and productive linkages. This was one of the main conclusions reached during ACI Airport Day Quito, an international event that brought together experts from Europe, the Middle East and Latin America in Ecuador’s capital to discuss the role of airports in the competitiveness and urban planning of cities.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026) will be co-hosted in the cities of Gyeongju and Pohang, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Korea (ROK), in coordination with the Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization (GCTO) and scheduled to be held from May 11-13. The official handover was made on April 23 during the closing ceremony of the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) in İstanbul, Türkiye, symbolising the continued momentum and legacy of the Association’s flagship event.