The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) used World Travel Market 2026 (3-5 November 2026) to strengthen trade partnerships, set targets for the UK market for the upcoming tourism seasons and introduces: “One Island. A Whole World.” The MTPA also shared what’s new on the island highlighting the ‘Beyond The Beach’ strategy for its international markets.

dailypoint, the central data platform for customer relationship management (CRM) and loyalty in hospitality, has today announced a partnership with Hapi, the hospitality industry’s data infrastructure partner, to expand dailypoint’s connectivity to hotel technology systems and accelerate customer deployments. Through Hapi’s real-time connectivity infrastructure, dailypoint can now reduce the engineering resources required to build and maintain individual integrations. At the same time, it allows its team to focus on developing new capabilities for hotel customers.

Short-term rental operating system Hospitable is celebrating its 10th anniversary with rapid global growth and a major milestone in AI adoption, revealing that artificial intelligence now writes 97% of its code as the company looks to expand what property management software can do for operators. Hospitable has grown its subscriber base by 80% since the end of 2024. The company now supports more than 90,000 users worldwide, with a fully remote workforce of just 80 employees across more than 30 countries.

Cunard, the world’s most iconic luxury cruise line, has today unveiled the first images of Queen Victoria following her three-week refurbishment at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam. The luxurious 2,000-guest ship now features a refreshed Grand Lobby, a reimagined Queens Room, enhanced Princess and Queens Grill Suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café following the extensive transformation. Queen Victoria is renowned as a modern classic within the Cunard fleet, distinguished by her grand public rooms, sweeping staircases, rich wood panelling and spacious open decks. The ship is also home to one of the largest libraries at sea, and the Royal Court Theatre, the first at sea to feature West End-style theatre boxes. Revitalised […]

DERTOUR Group, one of Europe’s leading travel companies, is launching a collaboration with Travel Compositor, an international travel technology provider and a Travelsoft company. The aim is to strengthen modular, tailor-made and experience-driven travel across DERTOUR Group and make highly individual and complex travel products easier to create and book in the future.

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a publicly listed master developer operating under the supervision of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, has signed a partnership with The Bench, organizer of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), to become Host partners of FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 (Madinah Edition). The Summit will take place in Madinah for the first time at DoubleTree by Hilton at Madinah Gate, KEC’s first operational destination. The agreement was signed in Cairo during FHS Egypt which held at 10–11 November 2026 by Saleh Aldakhil, Brand and Creative Marketing Manager at Knowledge Economic City, and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench

Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has successfully completed the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire ultra-long-range fleet of Gulfstream G700 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, further strengthening its position as a leader in private aviation and reinforcing its commitment to investing in the latest technology for its clients. With Starlink, Qatar Executive passengers can enjoy fast, low-latency internet connectivity throughout their journey, enabling uninterrupted video conferencing, streaming, messaging and business productivity, even on the world’s longest routes. In many cases, onboard connectivity performance rivals or exceeds that experienced in homes and offices on the ground. […]

River cruise line VIVA Cruises has launched a new water level guide designed to help travel agents better understand, explain and manage the impact of changing conditions on European river cruise itineraries. The booklet, ‘High Water & Low Water on Europe’s Rivers’, provides insight into why water levels fluctuate, how river conditions are monitored and the operational decisions involved when disruption occurs.

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, is celebrating a major milestone after welcoming its 90 millionth passenger through London Luton Airport (LLA), just 14 months after reaching the 80 million passenger mark. The 90 millionth passenger was celebrated on a special flight from LLA to Granada on Tuesday 10th November. To mark the occasion, Wizz Air and LLA brought a touch of ’90s nostalgia to the departure gate, surprising passengers with themed gifts and a live DJ set.

Mercury Holidays has unveiled its Black Friday offers, with the savings spanning all Escorted Tours, Ocean and River Cruises and Long Haul and Short Haul Beach Holidays. * From today until 30 November 2026, agents can secure their clients discounts of £200pp on Escorted Tours and Ocean Cruises, and £100pp on Beach Holidays and River Cruises. To claim the savings, agents can quote the relevant promotional codes (BLACK200 or BLACK100, respectively) as found on the Mercury Holidays Agent Portal or on the Agents Facebook Group. See below for a selection of included holidays, including an Escorted Tour of Transylvania and Bucharest which boasts savings of more than 20%.

Trafalgar has unveiled its 2026 Black Friday campaign, offering Buy One, Get One 50% Off on select tours and river cruises, alongside savings of up to 20% on selected departures. Running until 03 December 2026, the campaign gives UK and Irish travel agents a compelling opportunity to help clients secure their 2027 holidays at exceptional value.

Around seven in ten people in every age group rated signs and information in their own language as quite or very important to feeling welcome on holiday. The figures come from a VisitBritain question put to 20,185 respondents in 20 countries through the GfK Anholt Nation Brands Index 2017, published in February 2018 as Foresight issue 159, Understanding Welcome. It measured how important people said each element was, not where they went on to book.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Thompson Seville, a 101-room hotel set within the landmark La Gavidia building on Plaza de la Concordia in the heart of Seville’s historic center. The opening brings the Thompson Hotels brand to Andalusia for the first time and marks its second hotel in Spain, following Thompson Madrid. Thompson Seville brings together hospitality, gastronomy, art and culture within La Gavidia, one of the city’s most distinctive examples of Modernist architecture. Across guestrooms, courtyards, dining spaces and a rooftop overlooking the city, the hotel offers a fresh perspective on Seville’s rich architectural heritage, vibrant social culture and unmistakable sense of place.

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, and Hard Rock International, a renowned entertainment and hospitality brand, have announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty, distribution, and international development. Upon successful closing of this transaction, this partnership will enhance the loyalty programs for both ALL Accor and Unity members while broadening Hard Rock’s distribution network. In addition, Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, will provide development and operational support, strengthening the growth opportunities for the Hard Rock brand portfolio. Guests can already experience the benefits of this partnership at Hard Rock Hotel New York, an iconic destination that reflects the energy […]

Set on a secluded peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and a protected nature reserve just beyond Comporta, the much anticipated Na Praia will open its doors to guests on 1st May 2027. This independent 113-key hotel will represent the culmination of more than a decade of planning by hospitality visionary, José António Uva, eighth-generation steward of São Lourenço do Barrocal. While Barrocal is steeped in agricultural traditions inland, Na Praia will turn towards the sea, continuing Uva’s commitment to protecting, restoring and preserving Portuguese heritage and biodiversity. Spanning 340 hectares of preserved wilderness, Na Praia will sit among Comporta’s sand dunes and pine forests, with architecture by Studio KO in collaboration […]

Jayasom Wellness Resort, recently opened in September 2026 on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, introduces Essence of Winter, an exclusive seasonal stay offer available from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. Set within AMAALA, where majestic mountains meet the tranquil waters of the Red Sea, the resort offers guests interested in prioritising their wellbeing an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and restore balance through personalised wellness programmes, holistic therapies, nourishing cuisine and mindful movement.

Immfly is proud to partner with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Netherlands’ flagship carrier, in the launch of Grand Café KLM. This marks a major evolution in KLM’s onboard service strategy. Transitioning to a broader retail proposition represents a significant strategic shift aimed at enhancing customer choice and strengthening operational excellence. Over the past year, Immfly has worked closely with KLM as the airline prepared to introduce onboard retail for the first time. Together, the teams conducted thorough proof‑of‑concept trials, onboard KLM flights, allowing the airline to test Immfly’s innovative retail technology, refine its product offering, and optimise crew workflows.

Dine your way on more flights with Qatar Airways. The airline has expanded its ‘Pre-Order Meal Service’ to medium-haul flights of two hours or more, giving First and Business Class passengers more choice across a significantly larger share of its global network.

Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, just an hour from Dubai, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa offers families the opportunity to discover the Arabian Desert through guided wildlife encounters, camel trekking, archery and evenings spent learning about Bedouin heritage beneath the stars. Surrounded by rolling dunes and indigenous wildlife, including Arabian oryx and gazelles, the resort brings together outdoor exploration, cultural discovery and time to unwind.

Celestyal has announced its Black Friday campaign, offering up to 50% off selected Mediterranean cruises with third and fourth guests travelling free.* Available on new bookings made from November 16 to December 2, 2026, the campaign features 56 departures sailing between March 2027 and February 2028.