The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is proud to announce the return of Autentico, Aruba’s signature culinary festival, taking place Oct. 11–19. Celebrating the diverse cuisines and cultural influences of the island’s more than 100 nationalities, this year’s festivities will feature a blend of community-driven events and international flair—including appearances by U.S. celebrity chef Christian Petroni, Peruvian Top 50 chef Jaime Pesaque and Dutch executive chef Tim Golsteijn.

YY Group Holding Limited, a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), has announced that its subsidiary, YY Circle Thailand, has secured contracts with five leading hotel clients; Hyatt, Sheraton, and three properties under Chatrium Hotels & Residences. These signings significantly expand the subsidiary’s hospitality portfolio and reinforce YY Group’s regional growth strategy.

What does it truly mean for a destination to be LGBTQ+ friendly today? A new analysis by The Data Appeal Company reveals that inclusivity must go far beyond rainbow flags and Pride campaigns if destinations want to be perceived as genuinely open and welcoming. The benefits are clear. According to the WTTC and IGLTA, LGBTQ+ travellers represent a £200 billion global market, with strong spending power and high travel propensity. The US alone contributes £65 billion.

The Finnish national carrier, Finnair, has taken the next step in its digital transformation and is the world’s first airline to introduce ancillary combos, also referred to as bundles in the industry, built on modern retailing capabilities, powered by Amadeus technology. Finnair’s transition from legacy technology to native orders earlier this year now allows customers to buy ready-bundled ancillaries easily and for a better price.

With just over two days to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, set to take place on Saturday, 27 September in the tropical paradise of Cancún, Mexico. This prestigious event will be hosted at the luxurious AVA Resort Cancun, where the red carpet will roll out for the region’s top travel and tourism leaders. The evening promises glamour, celebration, and recognition of excellence across Latin America’s vibrant travel sector.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to bring Hotel Indigo to New Cairo, adding 120 rooms to the city’s hospitality landscape by 2031. The upcoming Hotel Indigo New Cairo will be part of the Red (G) mixed-use development, which combines residences, retail, and hospitality in one of the capital’s most dynamic districts. Positioned on North 90 Street near the New Administrative Capital and the American University in Cairo, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travelers in a fast-growing urban hub.