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ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth

ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community at a pivotal time for the sector, underlining confidence in Dubai’s ability to maintain business continuity, operational excellence and global connectivity.

Blacklane’s new ‘Finding Flow’ report reveals how executives stay focused, productive & in control

Blacklane’s new ‘Finding Flow’ report reveals how executives stay focused, productive & in control

Nine out of ten business leaders and high net worth individuals (HNWIs) find that travel empowers their most valuable thinking according to new data unveiled at the Business Travel Show from the global chauffeur service Blacklane. The ‘Finding Flow - How Executives Excel on the Move’ report - commissioned by Blacklane and conducted by Censuswide to explore the business travel habits of 2,000 executives in both the UK and US - shows that, in reality, travellers struggle to achieve optimum performance when on the move.

Enduata Camps Joins The Long Run: A Global Nonprofit Community for Nature-Based Tourism

Enduata Camps Joins The Long Run: A Global Nonprofit Community for Nature-Based Tourism

Enduata Camps, Tanzania’s newest luxury safari operator, is proud to join The Long Run, the world’s largest nature-based tourism organisation. By joining this global community of purpose-driven businesses Enduata Camps commits to measurable, long-term impact by adopting The Long Run’s ‘4Cs’ framework: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) standard is one of the world’s most rigorous sustainability certifications, and by aligning with this framework, Enduata Camps ensures that its presence in the Serengeti is not only low-impact but actively regenerative.

AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth

AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), one of Asia's leading online travel agencies (OTAs), has signed a collaboration agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a strategic partner to support TAT’s Amazing 5 Economy framework, especially the Platform Economy pillar, leveraging digital platforms to deliver seamless travel experiences and drive tourism growth.

PRISM Appoints Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East

PRISM Appoints Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East

Global hospitality technology company PRISM today announced the appointment of Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East. In this role, Prendergast will focus on developing and scaling PRISM’s upscale aparthotel and hotel portfolio across the region through long-term lease structures and acquisitions. She will work closely with the company’s senior global leadership team to build and expand PRISM’s operated hospitality platform across Europe and the Middle East.

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Unveils Summer 2026 Programme

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Unveils Summer 2026 Programme

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the iconic Venetian hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is delighted to unveil an exciting programme of summer experiences for guests and locals alike. From rooftop movie nights and sunset cocktails at the recently updated rooftop pool to the new Rialto Garden offering in partnership, live music on the terraces of Aromi and Bacaromi, and a series of exclusive culinary events including Grill Night by the Lagoon and Altrove by Aromi, the hotel offers a vibrant calendar of events throughout the season.

Geneva emerges as the ultimate ‘coolcation’ escape this summer

Geneva emerges as the ultimate ‘coolcation’ escape this summer

With Switzerland recently named among Europe’s top destinations to escape the summer heat by travel app Polarsteps, now is the perfect time to discover Geneva’s refreshing side. As demand for “coolcation” escapes continues to grow, the city offers a unique combination of lakeside swimming, outdoor adventures and Alpine scenery, where visitors can spend their days cruising across Lake Geneva, cycling through vineyards, and enjoying spectacular mountain views, all within minutes of the city centre.

Agatha Christie Festival 2026 Announces Immersive  Celebration of the Queen of Crime

Agatha Christie Festival 2026 Announces Immersive Celebration of the Queen of Crime

The 2026 Agatha Christie Festival line-up has been unveiled, featuring unique events at hidden locations linked to the Queen of Crime, before culminating in a four-day Literary Festival packed with panel discussions, immersive experiences and appearances from leading crime writers and Agatha Christie experts. Founded in 1990, to mark the centenary of Christie’s birth, The Agatha Christie Festival is an annual celebration of her life and work, held near her birthday on 15 September on the English Riviera.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 15 Years of Preferred Pride with Expanded Commitment to LGBTQ+

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 15 Years of Preferred Pride with Expanded Commitment to LGBTQ+

As Pride Month shines a spotlight on progress, community, and inclusion, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is marking a major milestone: the 15th anniversary of Preferred Pride, its pioneering LGBTQ+ travel programme that has helped shape more welcoming hospitality experiences around the world since 2011. Launched at a time when LGBTQ+ travellers had far fewer trusted resources for identifying genuinely inclusive accommodations, Preferred Pride was created to connect travellers with hotels that not only welcomed the community but actively supported it. Fifteen years later, the programme has evolved into a global network of member hotels, travel advisors, and industry partners united by a shared commitment to ensuring every guest feels seen, valued, and respected.

Limassol: Where Heritage Meets Modernity

Limassol: Where Heritage Meets Modernity

Perched on the island’s southern coast, Limassol effortlessly blends a sleek, modern skyline and luxury marina with deep-rooted history, dramatic mountain backdrops, and over 300 days of Mediterranean sunshine. For incentives, high-tier awards, and large-scale conferences, Limassol delivers an unmatched energy in every season. Better yet, its central location makes logistics a breeze as it sits between Larnaca and Paphos Airports, offering flexible flight options with only 45-minute transfers in either direction.

A&K Sanctuary Unveils a New Chapter for Ngorongoro Crater Camp

A&K Sanctuary Unveils a New Chapter for Ngorongoro Crater Camp

A&K Sanctuary, the boutique luxury lodge, camp and riverboat collection from Abercrombie & Kent, announces the relocation of its longstanding Ngorongoro Crater Camp to a carefully chosen new setting within the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Alongside the move, the camp has been entirely redesigned, creating a more immersive guest experience that reflects the landscapes, cultures and craftsmanship of East Africa. The relocation and redesign reflect A&K Sanctuary’s enduring approach to creating exceptional camps and lodges in destinations where the company has operated for decades: selecting remarkable locations, investing thoughtfully in the guest experience, and ensuring every development is shaped in partnership with local communities and with deep respect for the surrounding environment.

Meyyafushi Maldives to Host Michelin-Starred Chef Nicolas Isnard for Exclusive Culinary Residency

Meyyafushi Maldives to Host Michelin-Starred Chef Nicolas Isnard for Exclusive Culinary Residency

Meyyafushi is delighted to announce an exclusive culinary residency with acclaimed French chef Nicolas Isnard from 20 to 26 July 2026, bringing Michelin-starred expertise and contemporary French gastronomy to the heart of the Indian Ocean. Renowned for his innovative approach to French cuisine and his passion for celebrating exceptional ingredients, Chef Nicolas Isnard has built an international reputation through his Michelin-starred restaurants, culinary collaborations and appearances at prestigious gastronomic events around the world.