Jamaica and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) have expressed deep condolences and solidarity with the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, causing tragic loss of life, injuries, displacement, infrastructure damage and widespread destruction.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the return of its Experience Abu Dhabi UK Roadshow, set to take place across London on 10 August, Chester on 12 August and, for the first time, Glasgow on 13 August. Representing the largest Abu Dhabi trade delegation ever to visit the UK, the roadshow will bring together more than 30 hoteliers, attractions, destination management companies, airlines, and tourism partners for a series of engagements with the UK travel trade.

Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed in checked baggage. Ahead of the big summer getaway where over 60 million people are expected to be flying, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is telling all passengers to “pack right for a safe flight” by taking their batteries in the cabin with them.

Earlier this year, travel experts highlighted the rise of the ‘microcation’ - shorter, more intentional holidays lasting just a few days. New booking data from SuperEscapes now suggests the trend is influencing how Brits are travelling this summer, with holidaymakers increasingly swapping the traditional week abroad for shorter beach escapes.

Bank of Ireland is predicting an increase in summer staycations this year. The Bank’s card spending data for May shows that spending on air travel declined by 6.4% year‑on‑year, despite air seat capacity into Ireland being projected to increase by 3% this summer compared with the same period last year. Irish hotels are expecting strong demand from the domestic market this summer as higher long-haul travel costs, security risks and ongoing geopolitical issues may tip the scales in favour of an Irish break.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that works have commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of the Arts), a landmark institution on Saadiyat Island that will become one of the region’s most technically advanced performing arts venues upon opening in 2030. Representing a major investment in cultural infrastructure, the institution reflects Abu Dhabi’s vision to create world-class platforms for artistic excellence, international collaboration and cultural exchange.