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The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 ambitions for tourism and investment, FHS Egypt, a new two-day market event will connect senior hospitality investment decision-makers to accelerate projects, partnerships and capital deployment

Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025

Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025

Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures.

WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness

WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the travel & tourism industry, has cautioned against the introduction of new local visitor levies in England, warning that additional costs and fragmented local policies risk fewer jobs, as well as further weakening the UK’s competitiveness at a time when the sector’s growth is already lagging behind global recovery.

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined

An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge’s six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity.

Exclusive and innovative journeys that Captain's Choice specialises in

Exclusive and innovative journeys that Captain's Choice specialises in

The Kangaroo Route was made famous by Qantas last century and describes the commercial passenger air routes flown between Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere. The route has been operated since the 1930s but earned its legendary moniker in the 1940s as a descriptor for the "hops" that were reminiscent of a kangaroo's, covering long distances.

Overseas Travellers Turn to New European Destinations, Favoring Tourism Dispersion

Overseas Travellers Turn to New European Destinations, Favoring Tourism Dispersion

Emerging destinations in lesser-known regions across Europe—from Northern Italy, Spain, and Portugal to Southern Finland and Poland—are attracting growing interest from overseas travellers, helping to drive both seasonal and geographic dispersion of European tourism. As these alternative destinations increasingly capture overseas demand focused on nature-based experiences, primarily during shoulder seasons, they are contributing to a more balanced distribution of visitor flows, according to new research presented by Mabrian and Data Appeal at the 11th European Travel Commission (ETC) Annual Meeting in Pärnu, Estonia.

Why Modern Travel Carries More Risk Than Ever Before

Why Modern Travel Carries More Risk Than Ever Before

International travel has largely recovered in volume, but the conditions surrounding it have shifted in fundamental ways. Today’s journeys operate within tighter margins, more complex systems, and a higher degree of interdependence than in the past.

EASYJET HOLIDAY HOTLIST REVEALS HOTTEST WINTER SUN ESCAPES

EASYJET HOLIDAY HOTLIST REVEALS HOTTEST WINTER SUN ESCAPES

With no sun in sight and freezing conditions set to sweep across the UK this week, families are chasing affordable sunshine abroad this winter for some much-needed vitamin D. A new ‘Holiday Hotlist’ index has been published that factors in criteria such as typical winter temperature, hours of sunshine per day, time difference with UK and average price of a meal out for four to pinpoint the best spots for winter sun.

PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE, THE NATION'S PREMIER CULINARY CELEBRATION, RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR

PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE, THE NATION'S PREMIER CULINARY CELEBRATION, RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR

Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the nation's most anticipated culinary experience, returns April 9–12, 2026, marking its milestone 15th year along California's iconic Monterey coastline. The four-day festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of world-class chefs, vintners, and mixologists across 50 events for a weekend defined by exceptional food, wine, and hospitality — all while supporting local youth programs through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation's philanthropic mission.

DAR GLOBAL DEBUTS NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS OMAN IN AIDA

DAR GLOBAL DEBUTS NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS OMAN IN AIDA

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman's fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate's most ambitious destinations.