Rooted in a shared belief in excellence, equality and the power of women’s ambition, the collaboration reflects MGallery Collection’s ongoing commitment to creating environments where women can thrive, in sport, culture and life. Tennis, one of the world’s egalitarian sports, provides a powerful platform for this shared vision. The partnership unfolds across the 2026 tennis season.

Sail Croatia has added two additional ‘Wines of Croatia’ cruises for this summer, taking the total number of departures to eight. Operating on the company’s Elegance fleet, the themed cruises are designed to immerse guests in the natural, cultural and historical sights of Croatia, whilst also allowing them to buff up their wine knowledge.

Bank of Ireland is predicting an increase in summer staycations this year. The Bank’s card spending data for May shows that spending on air travel declined by 6.4% year‑on‑year, despite air seat capacity into Ireland being projected to increase by 3% this summer compared with the same period last year. Irish hotels are expecting strong demand from the domestic market this summer as higher long-haul travel costs, security risks and ongoing geopolitical issues may tip the scales in favour of an Irish break.

The arrival of British tourists to Brazil grew 4.82% in May 2026, reaching the best result for the month since 2017. In the accumulated year, the indicator gains even more relevance: between January and May, the flow of visitors from the United Kingdom advanced 11.23% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 97,677 British tourists, the highest mark in the historical series for the first five months.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that works have commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of the Arts), a landmark institution on Saadiyat Island that will become one of the region’s most technically advanced performing arts venues upon opening in 2030. Representing a major investment in cultural infrastructure, the institution reflects Abu Dhabi’s vision to create world-class platforms for artistic excellence, international collaboration and cultural exchange.

In a major step toward industry-wide decarbonisation, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) today announced the successful completion of a pioneering feasibility study on collective renewable energy purchasing for the global hospitality industry.