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Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced a range of new European river voyage experiences that are now open for booking. Highlights include scenic Zeppelin airship excursions in Germany, offering guests on select Rhine River itineraries aerial views of Cologne and the Ruhr Valley, along with new culinary and cultural shore excursions, small group shore excursions and expanded […]

As couples increasingly set sail for sunnier celebrations, finding the perfect place to say ‘I do’ and celebrate into the night is never left to chance.  7Pines Resort Ibiza is the perfect canvas for a dream destination, designed for couples seeking privacy, exceptional design, and a strong sense of place rooted in local culture. Located

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, regrouping stakeholders across the CORSIA ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) by spring 2027.

For decades, aviation executives have spoken about the “Asian Century.” At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the numbers suggest that century has arrived. Over the next two decades, Asia-Pacific is expected to add 2.4 billion passengers, growing from 1.7 billion travellers in 2024 to 4.1 billion by 2044. That represents

New Phocuswright research confirms Spain as Europe’s strongest travel market, with 96.8 million visitors and 7% revenue growth in 2025.  The findings arrive as senior travel executives prepare to gather in Barcelona for Phocuswright Europe 2026, where research presentations, executive interviews and market analysis will examine the forces driving Europe’s travel economy. Spain welcomed 96.8

The mood around European aviation at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro is one of cautious optimism tempered by growing frustration. Airlines are preparing for another busy summer. Passenger demand remains strong. Aircraft are full. Airports are crowded. Yet beneath the surface, many of the industry’s biggest challenges are becoming more acute

For years, the aviation industry’s centre of gravity has been slowly moving east. At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, that shift felt less like a prediction and more like a reality. While much of the discussion around Europe focused on regulation, taxation and competitiveness, the conversation around North Asia centred

Raven, the aviation growth specialists, today launched the Customer Growth Index (CGI) at the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro: a single, comparable rating of the digital experience that wins or loses airline bookings. The CGI scores carriers on four measures of airlines’ digital estates – speed, accessibility, booking flow and AI

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026. The last AGM to be held in South America was in 1999, also in Rio de