The highly anticipated return of the Las Vegas Grand Prix is set for 22-24 November 2024, promising another thrilling weekend of high-speed action under the neon lights of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Following its spectacular debut in 2023, the second instalment of this iconic race will once again see drivers navigating the exhilarating 17-turn circuit, including three straights and two DRS zones, as they hit jaw-dropping speeds past some of the city’s most renowned landmarks, hotels, and casinos.

Following Corendon Airlines’ strong performance, having carried more than two million passengers in the first eight months of 2024, representing a 20% increase year on year, the airline plans to offer over 600,000 seats for the 2024/2025 winter season and more than 30 destinations for summer 2025. During the 2025 peak summer season, the airline will operate more than 500 weekly flights with over two million seats, serving London Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, as well as 18 airports in Germany, four in Austria, and two in Switzerland.

Saint Lucia’s tourism sector has achieved significant milestones so far this year, driven by a surge in visitor arrivals and enhanced air connectivity. The island’s successful hosting of ICC World Cup Cricket matches, the prominence of the Jazz & Arts Festival and attraction of Lucian Carnival, combined with improved infrastructure, has reinforced its position as a premier destination for tourism.

Mar-Bella Collection, a family-owned Greek luxury hospitality brand, is delighted to announce that it will open a new hotel, Avali, in July. Nestled in the prime beachfront setting of Agios in south-west Corfu, the new hotel is less than 300-metres from the brand’s established MarBella and Nido hotels. The hotel will open following the meticulous rebuild of an existing property with 76 rooms and suites, catering to couples, friends, solo travellers and free-spirited young families with children over 6 years old seeking barefoot luxury.

“The European Union could produce some of the biggest travel technology companies in the world, particuarly France and Spain, but companies do need to adopt a radically different approach to growth – otherwise they stand to always be in the shadow of bigger US or APAC travel tech competitors” warned Morgann Lesné from travel technology investment bank Cambon Partners whilst speaking at the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) taking place in Seville recently.

The World Travel Market (WTM) is an iconic event in the travel and tourism industry, held annually in London. It’s where key players, industry leaders, and tourism enthusiasts converge to share ideas, forge connections, and set the direction for the future of global tourism. As the event enters its 2024 edition, it promises a host of new experiences, learning opportunities, and networking events for its visitors. As always Breaking Travel News will be present in force with its reporters and TV crew bringing our readers the very best and latest news from this years show across our various news channels. Here’s what you can expect from WTM 2024 :