Etihad Airways will showcase its role as one of the UAE’s largest global exporters of services and a key driver of national economic growth at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the country’s largest industrial trade platform, taking place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Etihad generates more than AED 29 billion in annual revenue through the export of aviation and logistics services to global markets, directly contributing to the UAE economy. Through its wider role in tourism, trade and connectivity, the airline drives over AED 130 billion in economic activity across the UAE.

This May, Ramble Worldwide, is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Lake District National Park (9th May) and National Walking Month by offering up to 20% off bookings on its Hassness House holidays in Buttermere and double loyalty points on bookings for all its tours around the world. 2026 is a landmark year for lovers of the great outdoors and walkers, with Ramble Worldwide celebrating its 80th anniversary and the National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District, Snowdonia and Dartmoor marking 75 years since they were formed to conserve the UK's natural beauty and provide recreational opportunities for the public.

Health City Cayman Islands welcomed survivors for a day of healing and hope as it launched its inaugural Cancer Survivors Wellness Retreat last month, featuring a leading expert from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Through its corporate social responsibility initiative, Health City Cares, the hospital hosted the full-day program at VIDA Cayman Islands in West Bay, creating a supportive oceanfront environment for cancer survivors to focus on wellness, connection and life beyond treatment.

Just twenty minutes north of Phuket International Airport on a quieter, lesser-known stretch of coastline, Baba Beach Club Natai presents a more discerning alternative to the island’s conventional beach party destinations. Set on Natai Beach, where long sections of shoreline remain uninterrupted, the resort combines direct access to the Andaman Sea with a level of space and privacy rarely found in Phuket, while remaining within easy reach of the island’s established scene.

As the Caribbean prepares for a busy spring and summer tourism calendar, Colin James, Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, says the destination is in advanced stages of readiness to host and capitalize on back-to-back editions of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 12-15, at the American University of Antigua. Speaking with the Caribbean Tourism Authority, James emphasized the coordinated national effort behind the preparations, noting that public and private sector teams have been working closely to deliver a seamless and impactful experience. Planning spans all aspects of the event, from the structure of the business-to-business meetings to curated opening and closing events designed to showcase the destination. Beyond facilitating commercial exchanges between buyers and suppliers, the strategy includes immersing visiting media, tour operators and MICE planners in the Antigua and Barbuda experience to strengthen their ability to promote the destination globally.

Turning a layover into a city trip: Lufthansa now offers passengers on Singapore and U.S. routes the opportunity to extend their stopover at the Munich hub for up to seven days. As an additional step, hotels and other tourist offerings in the Bavarian capital can be included in the booking.