SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Repayd, the specialist travel merchant account provider, at ITB Berlin 2026, the world's largest travel trade show. The collaboration brings together SUNRATE's global payment infrastructure and treasury capabilities with Repayd's specialist expertise in travel payments to support the complex payment needs of international travel businesses.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling the Kingdom's latest world-class positioning in Europe at ITB Berlin 2026, the 60th anniversary edition of the world's largest and most influential travel trade fair, held from 3–5 March at Berlin ExpoCenter City. With 'The New Thailand' vision, TAT strengthens the country's world-class destination status under the concept 'Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury', spotlighting hidden gems, sustainable routes and eco-friendly tourism products tailored to the European market.

Aerospace Tech Week – the premier international exhibition and conference for aerospace technology – has today announced a partnership with UK trade association ADS Group as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition.

The outbreak of serious hostilities in the Middle East, centered on escalating conflict involving Iran and other regional powers, has thrown one of the world’s busiest flight corridors into chaos. Civil aviation — normally a smooth and interconnected network of international links — has been interrupted across multiple countries. This disruption has had a direct impact on carriers such as Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national airline, as well as major Gulf carriers.

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.

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the arrival of spring as the Preferred Hotel Provider, Host Sponsor, and Parade Sponsor for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival. As the city welcomes visitors from around the world to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s most iconic spring tradition, 40 hotels from Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse portfolio in the greater Washington area will offer immersive stays, exclusive one-of-a-kind packages, and cherry blossom-inspired culinary experiences designed to bring the beauty and spirit of the Festival to life.