Air Canada has announced it is strategically expanding its summer schedule to Mexico with 18 per cent more seat capacity over last summer. While Canada and Mexico are deepening ties, the airline is further strengthening its schedule to support growing travel to and from Mexico.

Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities to re-engage guests, improve recognition, and ultimately drive stronger loyalty and revenue growth.

You probably know Burgundy’s world-class wines, but there’s another local treasure waiting to be discovered: the blackcurrant. Between Dijon and Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy has unveiled a new foodie tourist itinerary that may soon become one of the region’s signature experiences: the Route du Cassis, or Blackcurrant Route. Stretching over 55km, the route makes Burgundy’s iconic blackcurrant a cultural symbol in its own right, uniting heritage, flavour and wellbeing. Set off along this delicious new trail and dive into the history and know-how behind this little fruit, grown in the region since the 17th century.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the damage that would be done to the UK economy if new visitor levies are introduced. The research findings, conducted among 2,502 people by WTTC and research agency GSIQ between 7th and 11th February, have been released as the UK Government will tomorrow (Wednesday) end a consultation on whether Mayoral Strategic Authorities should be given powers to introduce tourism levies across England.

Icelandair is welcoming its inaugural service to Poland this winter, as the airline launches 3-4 weekly flights between Keflavík International Airport to Gdansk starting 18 September 2026. Operating on the Boeing 737-MAX8, the new route positions Gdansk as a new gateway to Iceland and transatlantic travel. Alongside this, Iceland is home to a thriving Polish community, and this new route enables Polish expats to stay close to loved ones back home, while giving Icelandic expats in Poland easier access to family in Reykjavik.

Following the latest Michelin Guide Malta announcements, ION Harbour by Simon Rogan at Iniala Harbour House has retained its two Michelin stars, making it the island’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant for the third consecutive year. This achievement crowns a landmark year for Iniala Harbour House, joining two Michelin Keys, the Green Key eco certificate, and the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating.