Ruby Hotels, an urban lifestyle hotel brand and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG) leading premium portfolio, will introduce its signature blend of character, charm and efficient design to New York City. The soon-to-convert Ruby New York City marks the second U.S. signing for the brand in only a few months, alongside a forthcoming Chicago hotel – both projected to open in 2027.

Las Torres Patagonia, a family-owned natural and cultural Reserve in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, may be best-known as a destination for intrepid explorers wishing to tackle the Park's iconic hiking circuits. However, the Reserve offers a variety of thoughtful, enriching, age-appropriate experiences for children, teens and young adults allowing each member of the family to explore Patagonia in ways that inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation for nature.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (WMES). Under the theme “Reviving the Supply Chain” the event will address supply chain failures and other challenges in maintenance and engineering. The Symposium will take place in Madrid, Spain, on 24–25 June 2026. “Supply chain instability, engine maintenance bottlenecks, and aircraft delivery delays are holding back efficiency and driving up costs. The first WMES is an opportunity for the industry to collectively explore and action practical solutions to restore reliability and reinforce resilience,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Recent reporting shows a mixed travel demand picture across host cities: Short‑term rental bookings are rising sharply in several markets, while hotel demand has been softer than expected in some locations. At the same time, new data on US inbound travel highlights political headwinds that are dampening demand from key long‑haul markets. Despite these variations, travel businesses are preparing for a World Cup that will compress movement into narrow operational windows, intensify booking spikes between matches and expose weak points across infrastructure, pricing transparency and digital readiness.

Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners. Founded in 2010, Leo Express is a private Czech rail operator offering modern, affordable travel across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany. Through this new integration, Rail Europe customers can now book journeys connecting cities including Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Ostrava and Olomouc directly through the platform.

Always looking to expand its lifestyle-led offering beyond traditional fitness, VEO Fitness has partnered with StuDIYo Lab to create a new series of children’s woodworking and Design & Technology workshops across its Dubai locations. Encouraging creativity, hands-on learning, and meaningful family experiences, the workshops are an opportunity for parents to enjoy their own wellness routine at VEO while children participate in engaging educational sessions within the same community-focused environment.