IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement for voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251-key beachfront resort set to open in Q4 2025. Alongside Golden Group Holding, the deal marks the first signing of the voco brand in the Sultanate of Oman, further expanding IHG’s premium portfolio across the Middle East.

Today, Marriott International has completed its acquisition of the innovative lifestyle brand citizenM. As Marriott focuses on further growing the company’s select-service portfolio globally, this transaction provides even more lodging offerings for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members in exciting destinations around the world.

On 21 July, Belgium celebrated its National Day. Serving as both ambassador and gateway to our country, Brussels Airport celebrates Belgian identity not just on 21 July, but throughout the entire year. Each day, the airport receives 70,000 to 80,000 travellers from around the globe, with many keen to take a bit of Belgium back home with them. Chocolate remains by far the best-selling product at the airport. Souvenirs featuring Belgian comic book characters such as Tintin and the Smurfs are also especially popular with international travellers at Brussels Airport.

Experience the ancient grape varieties of the Dalmatia region of Croatia on a wine themed cruise with Sail Croatia. On this seven-night cruise, guests will explore the natural, cultural and historical sights of Croatia, indulge in local food and wine tastings and still have plenty of plenty of time to relax on board their luxury ship, accommodating just 38 guests.

Thanks to continuous investment in improving its infrastructure, Lisbon has established itself not only as a cultural and tourist destination of excellence, but also as an increasingly accessible and inclusive city. The modernisation of public transport, with the introduction of adapted vehicles, lifts and ramps at strategic points, has been a decisive step in promoting universal mobility. This transformation extends to public spaces, historic areas, museums and cultural centres, which have been adapting to welcome all visitors with comfort, safety and dignity.

Globespan Travel Management (Globespan) is now a reseller of Amadeus Cytric, meaning the travel management company can offer the online travel management tool to customers across Canada and the US. In collaboration with Amadeus Cytric, Globespan has become the first travel management company to issue a live NDC booking from Air Canada on an online booking tool via Amadeus in the Canadian market. The development brings the highly relevant Air Canada NDC content to corporate travelers’ fingertips, providing more choice and operational efficiency, as well as increasing the national flag carrier’s access to the corporate travel market.