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Buyers urged to prioritise inclusive duty of care as year‑on‑year progress stalls. Business Travel Show Europe – 24-25 June 2026, Excel London

During her visit to London, Sandrine Camia, Deputy Director at the Monaco Government Tourist Authority, spoke to BTN about Monaco’s new communication campaign, “Monaco, Everything At Once.” The campaign celebrates Monaco’s unique ability to deliver an exceptional diversity of experiences within just 2 square kilometres, positioning the Principality as a compact yet world-class destination for

New data from Wizz Air reveals UK travellers are increasingly choosing European short break destinations known for food and local culture, with demand growing for more affordable, experience-led cities across the continent. Based on Wizz Air flight booking data from the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, the airline

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has selected Jan Hutton as its next Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Hutton is a respected global tourism leader and most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). She is a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and international organisations driving destination competitiveness.

The Merchant River Cruise, Hoi An’s most anticipated luxury dinner cruise experience, sets sail this May 2026, bringing an entirely new dimension to evenings on the Thu Bon River. Equal parts signature dinner cruise, private events venue, and floating cultural celebration, The Merchant River Cruise, owned by Namia River Retreat, is set to become one

Rising demand for premium accommodation and wellbeing-led travel is reshaping the Alpine holiday market. Luxury alpine holidays are entering a new phase, and it has less to do with skiing than with wellness. For decades the Alps have been marketed primarily as a winter sports destination. But a combination of shifting travel habits, rising demand

Arabian Travel Market 2026 has been rescheduled again, with organisers confirming the event will now take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The latest move shifts the event from its previously announced 17–20 August 2026 dates, which had already replaced the original 4–7 May 2026 schedule.

Rail Europe is expanding its Swiss portfolio with the addition of a wide range of mountain excursions, now available to travel agencies and distribution partners through Rail Portal and API channels. The new offering gives partners access to some of Switzerland’s best-known alpine journeys, making it easier to combine rail travel and mountain experiences within

Phocuswright this week announced the theme for its 2026 annual conference: Pressures. Power. Pivots. A framework for examining the forces reshaping how demand is created, captured and converted across the travel industry. Registration is now open, with an early-rate window offering $800 in savings that closes May 29.

Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, the industry’s trusted bridge between cruise lines and destinations, has completed specialized training for Dominican Republic tour operator Xploratur to support the launch of “Xploratur Access,” a new division of accessible excursions designed for the cruise market.