Bawe Island, Zanzibar’s exclusive private island retreat, is celebrating a double milestone this month: its first anniversary and its stunning victory as Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards. This highly coveted accolade cements Bawe Island’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class luxury, exceptional service, and unmatched natural beauty.

Globespan Travel Management (Globespan) is now a reseller of Amadeus Cytric, meaning the travel management company can offer the online travel management tool to customers across Canada and the US. In collaboration with Amadeus Cytric, Globespan has become the first travel management company to issue a live NDC booking from Air Canada on an online booking tool via Amadeus in the Canadian market. The development brings the highly relevant Air Canada NDC content to corporate travelers’ fingertips, providing more choice and operational efficiency, as well as increasing the national flag carrier’s access to the corporate travel market.

Quito continues to strengthen its position as an authentic, sustainable, and high-value destination in the United Kingdom. From 11 to 20 July, Ecuador’s capital took part in two major international events within the global tourism sector. From 11 to 13 July, Quito participated in Global Birdfair 2025, the world’s leading birdwatching event, held in Rutland, UK. The fair brought together over 100 organisations specialising in ecotourism, conservation, and nature-based travel.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has unveiled its 2026 strategy under the theme “Value is the New Volume”—ushering in The New Thailand and signalling a bold shift to redefine Thai tourism through quality, balance, and sustainability.

After the sellout success of Aircrafted by Emirates’ launch collection in 2023, Emirates is introducing a second, limited edition collection of handmade luggage and bags crafted from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft. Aircrafted by Emirates 2025 Collection is now available to purchase at Emirates Official Store and the 167 collectors’ items are expected to sell out within days. Like the previous collection which raised more than USD 17,000 – most proceeds will be donated to children in need via the Emirates Airline Foundation.

This August, culinary worlds converge in an exclusive two-night journey of nature, heritage and gastronomy as the flavours of Amalfi meet Michelin-starred innovations from Vienna. On 7 and 8 August, diners are invited to join two visionary Anantara chefs: Claudio Lanuto, Executive Chef of Dei Cappuccini, the fine-dining destination at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, and Paul Gamauf, Head Chef of EDVARD, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel.