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Etihad Airways is bringing back a favourite with the relaunch of seasonal flights to Zanzibar, the Indian Ocean’s legendary spice island. From 14 June until 6 September 2026, Etihad will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, giving travellers the perfect gateway to palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant Swahili culture. Zanzibar becomes Etihad’s […]

Boeing and Norwegian Group announced today that the airline group has placed an order for 30 737-8 airplanes as the airline looks to expand its service across Europe. The agreement represents the group’s first direct Boeing order since 2017 and increases their 737 MAX order book to 80 airplanes.

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has named American violinist Joshua Bell as a “Langham Luminary” for its flagship brand’s “Your Story. Our Legacy.” campaign. Launched in January of this year, the global initiative celebrates the lives of the cultural icons who have frequented The Langham Hotels and Resorts’ (The Langham’s) properties over the years and, in

Capella Lodge on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has reopened following a three-month closure to allow for a significant refurbishment of its outside lounging and dining areas to take place. The nine-suite luxury lodge offering views of the Tasman Sea and towering mountains welcomed its first guests just in time for spring.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with Omran, today unveiled its Environmental & Social Research (ESR) 2025, showing that while the sector has surpassed its pre-pandemic economic peak, its carbon footprint remains below 2019 levels, and its positive social impact continue to grow. According to the global tourism body, Travel & Tourism’s

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today revealed a major vote of confidence in Italy’s Travel & Tourism sector, as its Members committed more than $8BN of new investment during the closing ceremony of the Global Summit in Rome. This landmark pledge, unveiled on stage before global leaders and industry executives, represents one of

BTN presents exclusive video interviews from the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025. Tourism leaders, government officials, and industry executives share insights on sustainable growth, tourism resilience, and strategic partnerships driving the future of the Caribbean’s visitor economy.

Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of Dharmendra Singh as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 20 years of international experience across luxury resorts, hotels, and cruise lines, Dharmendra brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the resort’s award-winning dining portfolio.

Dr Mike Gibas, the acclaimed designer, artist, writer, and creative visionary whose work defined excellence across industries and generations, passed away on 21st September 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 63.

Radisson Hotel Group’s CEO, Federico J. González, paints a bold yet pragmatic vision for the future of global hospitality. With Asia and EMEA at the center of expansion, the company is sharpening its focus on both growth and responsibility, steering a course that blends sustainability, innovation, and guest experience.