Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading airline, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing its reach and momentum to one of the most exciting new events in global sport. Taking place from 11–13 September in Budapest, the groundbreaking championship will see Wizz Air play a central role in powering transportation logistics – helping the world’s best athletes arrive ready to compete at the highest level.

The global multi-day tour sector is entering a new era defined by a widening gap between growth-focused operators investing in technology and a large cohort of small, manual, or lifestyle businesses, according to The State of Multi-Day Tours, 2nd Edition, a new research report from Arival, conducted in partnership with TourRadar, kimkim and Lemax. The study, based on a survey of 569 operators and nearly 50 executive interviews, shows that while 70% of operators have growth ambitions, roughly one in three are either in maintenance mode or operate with a lifestyle mindset, prioritizing stability and experience quality over scale.  This divide is shaping everything from tech adoption to distribution strategy and profitability.

Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has further strengthened its leadership team and operating platform through regional offices as it enters a new phase of accelerated growth. With more than 50 hotels in operation and over 30 properties in the pipeline across 23 countries and 39 cities, Aleph Hospitality continues to scale its capabilities to support owners and partners across the region. As part of this expansion, the company has appointed several senior leaders at its offices in Dubai and Casablanca.

As travel behaviors continue to evolve across the UAE, holidaymakers are placing greater value on simplicity, flexibility, and meaningful experiences. In response, Yas Island introduces “The Answer is Yas”, a refreshed approach that redefines the family getaway.

Discover 5 travel spots where history still feels immediate – a student guide to the world’s most fascinating historical destinations that change how you see everything.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announced a strategic joint venture with PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) to launch a new budget hotel brand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and expansion into new market segments. Through this partnership, Centara and OR will develop a network of budget hotels located adjacent to PTT Station service complexes, creating a convenient and accessible accommodation option for modern travellers. The collaboration combines Centara’s hospitality expertise with OR’s extensive nationwide network of service stations and lifestyle retail spaces.

Radisson Hotel Group has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. Radisson Blu continues to anchor the legacy footprint. At the same time, the Radisson brand is the fastest riser, supported by a strong conversion engine and a concrete pipeline that continues to translate into openings. Building on this momentum, the Group has signed over 15 new hotels and roughly 2,500 rooms in the last 12 months, including new market entries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe.

Club Travalia continues to grow its curated All-Inclusive Resort Collection with the addition of four highly sought-after resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. These new additions reflect the Club’s ongoing commitment to offering members flexible, experience-driven vacations in destinations that consistently deliver value, comfort, and memorable stays.

In a town built on storytelling, Key West has found a new way to carry one of its most iconic legacies forward. Just a Few Friends Key West, taking place September 3–7, 2026, has quickly evolved from a local grassroots tribute into a national pilgrimage for those drawn to the lifestyle Jimmy Buffett made famous. More than a festival, the five-day Labor Day weekend celebrating the life, legacy, and lore of Key West’s favorite son transforms the entire island into a stage, featuring free performances by CMA winners, Grammy-nominated songwriters, and legendary Coral Reefers.

As generative AI becomes a bigger part of how people search for and plan trips, new research from travel marketing agency Dune7 and boutique market research firm Flesh & Bone suggests the next frontier is already emerging: letting AI actually book travel on a consumer’s behalf. In an online study of 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18+ who traveled by plane in the past 12 months, 71% said they are interested in using an AI travel assistant that can search, compare, select, and book travel based on their preferences.

This spring and summer, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism (IOT) will highlight some of the best of the state’s warm-weather adventures in an updated advertising campaign inspiring people to “Meet in the Middle.” Giving the existing “Middle of Everything” platform a fresh twist, the new creative showcases Illinois as a place where experiences, cultures, and people truly come together because of its variety, whether it’s a big city or an area of natural beauty.

Matrix Fitness has renewed its partnership with the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) for a second year, reinforcing the company’s continued focus on the global luxury hospitality sector and its commitment to supporting premium hotel brands worldwide. Through this partnership, Matrix will continue collaborating with hotel owners, operators, and developers across the ILHA network while contributing leadership and insights on fitness and wellness.

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, is enhancing its Venetian Society loyalty program, offering guests more ways to earn status, earlier recognition, and meaningful benefits throughout their journey – becoming the richest loyalty program among any luxury cruise brand. Guided by guest feedback, the enhanced program will debut on July 1, 2026, with two new loyalty milestones and enriching benefits across every tier.

We wanted to share details of an exciting moment taking place at Portrait Milano during Milan Design Week. Audi will be activating within the property from April 20 to 26, bringing a major installation and a series of key previews to the space. We would be delighted to see any potential coverage highlighting Portrait Milano as one of the central locations for this activity.

Catalonia strengthens its position as a global cycling destination with the launch of the Grand Tour Catalunya Gravel, a comprehensive 2,500 km journey across 42 stages, designed to showcase the region’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and culinary heritage through five sections:

Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to build a new global data and AI platform from the ground up in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, marking a major acceleration of the group’s long-term digital transformation strategy. The initiative represents one of the most significant technology investments in Minor Hotels’ history. It also marks a deliberate move to lead the hospitality sector in using data and AI to personalise experiences and strengthen direct relationships with guests across its more than 640 properties in operation and committed development worldwide.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is delighted to announce its nomination in the Resorts category for the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US) — marking another proud milestone in the resort’s continued global recognition. Widely regarded as one of the most influential accolades in the travel industry, the Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence through the voices of discerning travellers worldwide. The dual nomination reflects Kuda Villingili’s growing presence across key international markets, as well as the enduring connection it shares with its global guests.

Asia Pacific travel is undergoing its most significant structural realignment in more than a decade, according to new research from Phocuswright.  The report, A Market Rewired: Ten Structural Shifts Redefining Asia Pacific Travel, outlines how demographic divergence, geopolitical tensions, new mobility patterns and financial infrastructure are reshaping how and where demand forms across the region.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is giving new and existing members the perfect excuse to stop scrolling and start booking, with a limited-time Tier Point promotion designed to fast-track leisure travellers to Silver status. For two weeks only, Flying Club members will receive 300 bonus Tier Points as the lead booker when they spend £4,000 or more on a Virgin Atlantic Holidays booking, making this the most generous Tier Point promotion ever offered by Flying Club.

Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality with more than 640 properties across 63 countries, announces the first signings in India under its luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts hotel brand for 2026: Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort and Anantara Kolkata Hotel. Both properties represent firsts for the brand in India: its first resort and first urban hotel in the country.