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Colombia Leads the World in the Largest Global Bird Count
The 2026 Global Big Day once again highlighted Colombia’s exceptional bird diversity, with the country topping the event organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Tignes Performs at Every Level This Summer
Tignes doesn’t just host sport; it is, quite literally, a natural stadium. The resort has earned the title, as a high-altitude training base for Olympic squads, Tour de France contenders, international rugby and football teams, and world-ranked individual athletes. This summer, Tignes opens two new MTB trails, a spectacular Himalayan-style footbridge, the resort’s first wellness retreat, and a calendar of events that turns the mountains into an arena for all. The summer season goes from 20 June to 6 September 2026.
TripWorks Launches A.N.I.E., the first native AI chatbot to complete end-to-end bookings
TripWorks, the operator-built platform transforming how tour and activity businesses manage pricing, automation and growth, today announced the launch of A.N.I.E. (Assistant for Next-gen Interactive Engagement) – the first native AI chatbot purpose-built for the tours and activities industry that can guide a guest from question to confirmed booking entirely within a single conversation.
Hudson Yards Names Blacklane Official Chauffeur Partner
Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, today announced it has been named the Official Chauffeur Partner of Hudson Yards, New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhood and home to dozens of shops and restaurants, industry-leading businesses and cultural institutions.
YAS ISLAND TO BE HOME OF SPHERE ABU DHABI, A NEW GLOBAL ICON FOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Sphere Entertainment Co. today announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark project with a construction phase cost of USD 1.7 billion. Poised to become a global icon, the venue will attract tourists from around the world, boost economic diversification, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s sense of place for residents and visitors alike. Sphere Abu Dhabi, which will be the first Sphere venue outside the United States, will be built on a plot of land between Yas Mall and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, with lush green surroundings and proximity to other Yas Island theme parks and attractions. Construction on the venue is expected to be completed by the end of 2029.
Balancing Pressure and Possibility: The New Playbook for Hotel F&B
How rising costs, shifting guest expectations, and new technologies are redefining profitability and creating a path forward for innovative operators By Guy Reinbold
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS 2028-2029 INAUGURAL SEASON OF ATLAS ADVENTURER
Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced the inaugural season of Atlas Adventurer, the newest addition to its fleet of luxury expedition yachts. Marking a significant milestone for the brand, the season introduces an all-new collection of journeys across Asia and Africa, regions never before featured in the Atlas destination portfolio.
Oceania Cruises® Unveils Holiday and New Year Voyages for 2026-27 and 2027-28 Seasons
Celebrate the holiday season at sea with Oceania Cruises® aboard its luxurious ships across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Travel Company today announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.bringing together two complementary carriers focused on affordable leisure travel. The transaction closed following satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of each of Allegiant and Sun Country. The combination strengthens Allegiant’s position as a leading U.S. leisure airline by expanding its network, increasing scale, and enhancing its diversified operating model.
Wizz Air confirms the return of all operations to Tel Aviv from 28th May
Wizz Air announces it will resume operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, from Thursday, 28th May, marking an important step in reconnecting Israel with key European destinations.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection & Ginori 1735 Unveil the First-Ever Ginori Terrace Concept at Sea
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launches a new collaboration with Ginori 1735, debuting Ginori Terrace at sea aboard Evrima. Ginori Terrace celebrates the art of viaggio, the Italian word for travel, through a distinctive expression of design, art, and luxury hospitality.
The Caribbean is no longer simply selling sunshine. It is selling connection, culture and resilience
According to the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report — a collaborative study produced by Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and Amadeus — the region is entering a new era of tourism growth shaped by technology, changing traveller expectations and a renewed appetite for meaningful experiences.