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BTN Interviews Julia Birzele, a global leader in lifestyle hospitality

BTN Interviews Julia Birzele, a global leader in lifestyle hospitality, shares how her career—from Ibiza’s vibrant scene to shaping brands like Casa Cook, Pacha Group, and Lío—evolved through adaptability, cultural awareness, and a people-first mindset. Known for turning complex international projects into success stories, she emphasizes protecting a brand’s DNA while tailoring it authentically to

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Travelsoft Now Offers Global Access to Lufthansa Group’s Full NDC Content

Today the industry’s leading Travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Travelsoft is pleased to announce that Lufthansa Group’s full NDC content is now available on the group’s transport aggregation solution Travelsoft Transport Hub. Through this partnership, Lufthansa Group’s complete content will be accessible to hundreds of tour operators and travel agencies using the Travelsoft Group’s platforms –

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MENA hospitality market value set to top US$487 billion by 2032 amid unprecedented tourism expansion

Hotel construction reaches all-time high; KSA leads project pipeline according to data released ahead of FHS World 2025. The value of MENA’s hospitality market is set to grow from US$310 billion in 2025 to more than US$487 billion by 2032, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah

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Travel After the Pandemic: Rising Prices and How Tourists Are Coping with Vacation Inflation in 2025

Travel after the pandemic now costs more for everyone. Demand spikes, reduced airline capacity, dynamic pricing, ancillary fees, increased lodging tax, and local surcharges have caused an increase in the price of airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and guided tours. This phenomenon is now being generally referred to as vacation inflation, hotel price inflation, and general

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Forte Village Resort tonight hosts The European Gala Ceremony of the WTA’s

This evening, the prestigious Forte Village Resort in Sardinia is playing host to the European Gala of the 2025 World Travel Awards, bringing together the travel industry’s finest for a night of celebration and recognition. The glamorous event highlighted excellence in European travel, hospitality, and tourism, with nominees from across the continent gathering to witness

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BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, attributes his nearly 30 years of success in hospitality events to trust, credibility, and a focus on turning conversations into real investments. Reflecting on milestones like the first Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in 2005 and its evolution into FHS World, he highlights Dubai’s strategic location

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Aurora Expeditions Becomes World’s First Cruise Line to Integrate Cutting-Edge AI Routing via Counte

Aurora Expeditions, the award-winning leader in small-ship adventure travel, has announced a new sustainability collaboration with Australian climate-technology company CounterCurrent, integrating its pioneering AI-powered navigation system aboard the new Douglas Mawson.

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Sail Croatia’s Private Yacht Tours Go from Strength to Strength – New Lagoon Catamaran Joins Fleet

Sail Croatia has expanded its Private Yacht Tour fleet with the addition of a new Lagoon catamaran. Tiny Dancer, a 2026 build Lagoon 55, will join the Sail Croatia fleet next Spring, taking the total fleet size to 21 vessels, including 11 Lagoon catamarans. The impressive catamaran has been designed with space and comfort in

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