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Northern Jet Expands Heavy Jet Fleet with Two Bombardier Challenger 604 Aircraft
Northern Jet has expanded its heavy jet fleet with the addition of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve clients seeking spacious, long-range private aviation solutions across North America and select international routes.
Atlantis Sanya Readies for Summer Tourism Market
As the 2026 summer travel season approaches, Atlantis Sanya is unveiling a series of upgrades designed to elevate premium family vacations and enrich Hainan’s summer tourism market. The resort is expanding its offerings across family entertainment, marine education, nightlife experiences, dining, and wellness, reflecting the growing demand for diverse and immersive travel experiences. Among the highlights are the highly popular 20th Anniversary Octonauts Family Ocean View Rooms, featuring immersive interiors and exclusive animations, alongside a newly upgraded Octonauts Kids Club with seven themed zones and more than 40 interactive activities combining entertainment and marine learning.
Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard service with pre-order dining by celebrated Hawai’i chefs
As a continuation of Hawaiian Airlines’ signature onboard hospitality, the airline is redefining island-inspired dining in the Main Cabin with a new onboard service program that delivers greater choice, improved quality and a deeper connection to the flavors of Hawai’i.
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc Unveils Blu Escape Offer Designed for Family Travel
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has announced the launch of its Blu Escape offer for the upcoming summer season, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing island getaway and meaningful time together. A perfect setting for relaxation and recreation along Bai Dai Beach.
The Philippines is Asia’s Next Great Island Escape for Discerning Travelers
As global travelers increasingly seek destinations that offer authenticity, space, and meaningful experiences, the Philippines is emerging as a compelling alternative to Southeast Asian favorites like Bali or Phuket. With 7,641 islands, the country offers a rare combination of unspoiled natural beauty, cultural depth, and seamless accessibility—appealing to travelers looking for the perfect tropical escape.
ALL Accor Launches Summer Sale with 25% off Flexible Rates across Europe and Beyond
Travelling in summer is full of endless possibilities. Longer days and warmer weather invite you to spend more time outdoors, relaxing on sun-soaked beaches, exploring scenic landscapes, or wandering through lively towns and cities. There’s an energy to summer that makes every experience feel a little more vibrant, from local festivals and al fresco dining to spontaneous adventures along the way. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, exploration, or a bit of both, summer offers the perfect backdrop for creating memorable travel experiences.
China steps up tourism push as visa-free travel fuels inbound surge
China is accelerating its push to re-establish itself as one of the world’s most important tourism markets, with new figures revealed at ITB China showing a sharp rise in both inbound and outbound travel. According to data presented during the Sino-European Dialogue in Shanghai, domestic travel across China reached 6.522 billion trips last year, up 16.2 per cent year-on-year. Outbound travel by mainland Chinese residents climbed to 168 million trips, while inbound travel reached 154 million.
MYKONOS AT ITS MOST MEMORABLE
Mykonos, Greece—In the heart of the Cyclades, a singular hospitality force has quietly assembled one of the most sophisticated event infrastructures in the Mediterranean. The Myconian Collection, a family-owned portfolio of luxury hotels, today serves as the definitive benchmark for destination weddings and high-profile events, offering a rare combination of boutique intimacy and monumental scale.
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON AT OVO WROCLAW, POLAND CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
This summer, DoubleTree by Hilton Wrocław at OVO Wrocław, a defining symbol of the city’s contemporary identity, will celebrate its tenth anniversary. Located in the heart of Wrocław, one of Central Europe’s most dynamic and culturally rich cities, DoubleTree by Hilton Wrocław is set within OVO Wrocław, a landmark mixed-use development designed by Gottesman Architecture, offering travellers a central urban base in one of Poland’s most dynamic cities. Opened in 2016, this year marks the hotel’s tenth anniversary, which will be celebrated with a dedicated week of activities and celebrations in early September. The celebrations will include an extension of the property’s annual JazzOVO festival, which offers weekly live jazz performances each Friday in the complex’s courtyard. Guests and visitors will also be invited to take advantage of exclusive packages alongside specially crafted dishes and cocktails at the OVO Restaurant and OVO Bar.
Civitatis highlights a structural shift in European travel
Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking tours and activities worldwide, has identified a structural shift in European travel behavior, where curated experiences are becoming a primary driver of destination choice. The finding comes from The 2026 European Experiences Traveler Outlook, a new report produced by Arival in partnership with Civitatis. The research shows that European travelers are taking fewer trips and becoming more selective with their travel spending. However, experiences are emerging as the emotional and cultural core of the journey, with travelers prioritizing meaningful, immersive and personalized activities over volume or frequency of travel.
TripWorks launches Lead Center: The first native CRM purpose-built for tour and activity operators
TripWorks, the operating system for modern tour and activity businesses, today announced the launch of Lead Center, the first native customer relationship management (CRM) and sales pipeline built directly into a booking platform for tour, activity, and attraction operators. For years, operators have been forced to duct-tape together spreadsheets, inboxes, third-party automations, and generic CRMs to manage high-value sales activity. But traditional CRMs were built for software pipelines – not live departures, fluctuating capacities, guide schedules, guest counts or inventory that moves in real time.
Central & South America Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Outpace Global Growth in 2026
Central and South America’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to outperform the global average in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising international visitor spending, and lower exposure to geopolitical disruption impacting other regions, according to new 2026 EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP across Central and South America will grow 4.1% in 2026, ahead of the global average of 3.2%. International visitor spending across the region is projected to increase 7.8%, more than double the global growth rate of 3.7%.