Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice President, Network Passenger Sales Development and Vice President for Passenger Sales – Regional Clusters will support the airline’s regional growth and market expansion ambitions, drive integrated performance across markets and segments, as well as foster key corporate relationships to drive long-term passenger growth, build market share and revenue.

The small village of Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye has won the coveted title of France’s Favorite Village for 2025, a national title awarded for a site of unique spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. Located in the foothills of the Vercors massif, half-way between Grenoble and Valence, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is named after Saint Anthony the Great, whose relics and bones are preserved in the impressive Gothic abbey. Home to just 1,200 residents, the medieval village has beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and winding cobbled lanes. In 2009 it was named one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.

Cirque du Soleil’s critically acclaimed ‘Ovo’ returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January for the first time since 2018, and is being offered as part of a new coach break with Just Go! Holidays. Dive into the enchanting world of ‘OVO’, where a charming ladybug captures the heart of a quirky new insect in a vibrant neighbourhood. This dazzling show immerses theatregoers in a bustling ecosystem brimming with life, showcasing the extraordinary adventures of insects as they eat, flutter, and court each other amidst a whirlwind of energy and emotion. When a mysterious egg appears, curiosity ignites, revealing the beautiful complexities of love and life in this hidden realm.

Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new General Managers to lead key properties across its Asian portfolio, bringing experienced hospitality professionals to Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud, Capella at Galaxy Macau, and Patina Tianjin.

Calvià, located in southwest Mallorca, has welcomed the new Illes del Ponent Marine Reserve, marking a decisive step in strengthening the protection of its coastline and its credentials as a sustainable tourism destination. The new protection scheme includes enclaves of high ecological value such as El Toro, the Islas Malgrats, and l’Ila del Sec, covering a total of 2,300 hectares of which 240 are highly protected. With this expansion, the new reserve incorporates an additional 15 hectares of highly protected area and extends the coastal strip included in the protected zone by approximately seven kilometres.

ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger services, will showcase public demonstration flights of the Joby S4. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will feature a special ANA livery, from Oct. 1-13, 2025, during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.