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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Celebrates Strongest Booking Month in Company History

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Celebrates Strongest Booking Month in Company History

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has achieved the strongest booking month in its history, with January 2026 marking an all-time high for total global bookings across the fleet. “This record-breaking month underscores continued momentum for the brand and sustained demand for Regent’s unrivaled all-inclusive luxury cruise experience,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer,Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Stay22 Announces USD$122 million Growth Investment from Summit Partners

Stay22 Announces USD$122 million Growth Investment from Summit Partners

Stay22, an award-winning content monetization company helping creators, media publishers and live experience companies turn travel and retail content into commerce, today announced a USD$122 million minority growth investment from Summit Partners. The funding will support Stay22’s continued global expansion, product innovation, team growth and ongoing investment in the infrastructure and partner ecosystem that connects content to commerce at scale.

Adalte redefines the B2B ecosystem for multi-day tours with a digital model

Adalte redefines the B2B ecosystem for multi-day tours with a digital model

Adalte, the leading technological interconnection platform for the package tour sector, confirms ahead of ITB Berlin that planning multi-day tours represents one of the industry’s most complex strategic challenges. Coordinating suppliers, managing sophisticated itineraries, and securing availability require significant time, involve operational risks, and can directly impact operators’ profitability. Adalte addresses this challenge by bringing operators and suppliers together within one professional B2B ecosystem. Its advanced technological platform, Community.Travel, enables the efficient management of any kind of tour and package including at least an accommodation, introducing an innovation without precedent in the sector.

Iberostar Group wins ‘World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme’

Iberostar Group wins ‘World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme’

Hospitality provider Iberostar Group has been recognised with the title of ’World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme’ for its Wave of Change programme at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. Through the initiative, Iberostar is investing heavily in coral reef restoration. In 2024 alone, the group planted over 12,000 corals and launched four coral nurseries across the Caribbean. Research teams study reef resilience, while guest excursions fund long-term marine conservation. Iberostar integrates reef-friendly sunscreen, low-impact marine tours and real-time biodiversity monitoring into its operations.

Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits

Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits

The success of the WTTC 2025 Global Summit in Rome, Italy has created a surge in destinations competing to host future editions in the coming years. A record 15 destinations across four continents have formally expressed interest, signalling renewed confidence in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025

Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025

Marriott International, Inc. announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8% net rooms growth in the region. “2025 was another strong year for Marriott International in EMEA defined by strategic expansion and segment-wide momentum across the region,” said Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “We continued to grow our portfolio with purpose by expanding into new destinations, scaling our brands thoughtfully and offering even more diverse experiences for our guests and Marriott Bonvoy members. Our robust growth is a testament to the dedication of our teams and the trust of our owners, and we remain committed to shaping the future of travel in the region.”

reclaim Expands Luggage Management Network with addition of voco The Darwin

reclaim Expands Luggage Management Network with addition of voco The Darwin

reclaim, the recently launched premium luggage management network, continues its US expansion adding service for voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown hotel, an IHG branded property. Guests and travelers will now have a lighter travel experience between the hotel and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with on-demand luggage handling. Additionally, by implementing reclaim’s luggage management platform the property will reduce baggage related bottlenecks and improve guest satisfaction.

WeRoad Launches Weekend Trips

WeRoad Launches Weekend Trips

Group travel is on the rise, but if the thought of crossing the globe with a group of strangers feels a little daunting, WeRoad’s new Weekend trips offer a gentler way to test the waters, allowing travellers to make the most of limited annual leave.

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable international travel, holidays dominate

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable international travel, holidays dominate

Shortly before the start of ITB Berlin from 3 to 5 March 2026, the international travel industry is sending a clear signal: year-on-year, international trips worldwide rose by four per cent in 2025. The latest findings of the World Travel Monitor® by IPK International confirm the continuing upward trend of recent years, and that increases are back in single digits. The strong growth rates in international tourism are approaching pre-pandemic levels again.