New consumer sentiment research, released today from ABTA – The Travel Association, explores the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and the rising cost of living on people’s intention to travel over the next 12 months. It shows that a strong appetite to travel abroad remains, with 64% of people planning to travel overseas during the next 12 months

Just before the start of the summer travel season, Eurowings is sending a clear message to all travellers: despite the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the 2026 summer flight schedule is secure. Fuel supplies for Germany’s largest holiday airline are guaranteed at all European bases. This ensures the conditions for stable flight operations during the busy summer travel months.

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Program, available to all UAE residents aged 18 and above who do not currently own a freehold residential property in Dubai. It has enabled more than 3,200 residents to own their first homes in the emirate since its launch in July 2025, generating residential property transactions exceeding AED 5 billion.

Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of the ColorVerse Experience, a next generation immersive entertainment attraction developed in partnership with Spacetoon. Taking place at Katara Cultural Village’s South Parking from July 15 to September 15, 2026, the experience will add a new family-focused attraction to Qatar’s summer events calendar. The ColorVerse Experience invites visitors on an interactive storytelling journey through the world of Colorama, a once vibrant realm that has lost all colour and vitality. Throughout the experience, visitors become “Restorers”, tasked with reactivating the core RGB colour system, overcoming the colour-consuming creatures known as the “Munchers”, and ultimately restoring balance and life to the world.

Air Serbia, the national carrier of the Republic of Serbia, and WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, entered into a commercial partnership by inking a special prorate agreement (SPA), further improving connections between Europe and Canada. Thanks to this partnership, the passengers of Air Serbia and WestJet will have access to an expanded network of destinations in Canada and Europe, making it easier to plan trips. Thanks to Air Serbia’s direct flights between Belgrade and Toronto, passengers will be able to connect with numerous Canadian cities in WestJet’s network, including Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.

As football fans across the UK gear up for a summer of high-stakes games, new research from easyJet holidays reveals that the traditional holiday is being traded for the ‘fan-cation’, with Brits going to extraordinary lengths to ensure they don’t miss a single minute of the World Cup action. A study of British holidaymakers reveals a clear divide between relaxation and team loyalty. With tournament matches kicking off as late as 1 am UK time due to the transatlantic time difference, fans are refusing to let a change of scenery get in the way of their passion. Trading the living room sofa for a Mediterranean sun lounger, travellers are actively seeking out destinations that lean into the tournament atmosphere.