Travel Destinations International Foundation records record growth and strengthens investments in sustainable tourism development Find out how the Destinations International Foundation raised more than 1.1 million dollars in 2025 and directed funds into research, scholarships, workforce development and sustainable destination management. We provide an overview of the reasons why destination organizations are increasingly taking on a role in community development, inclusivity and responsible tourism. May 2, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Tourism desk
Travel European tourism is recording records, but rising costs and new rules are increasingly putting pressure on business Find out why European tourism in 2026 is returning with record demand, but also with serious business challenges. We bring an overview of growth in overnight stays, cost pressure, labour shortages, new rules for short-term rentals and changes in traveller expectations that are shaping the future of the sector. May 2, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Tourism desk
Travel ANA Group achieved record revenues amid strong growth in travel to Japan and expansion of cargo traffic Find out how ANA Group closed the fiscal year with record revenues, a higher dividend, and strong growth in international travel to Japan. We provide an overview of the key drivers of the results, from cargo business and the integration of Nippon Cargo Airlines to cautious forecasts due to fuel and global risks. May 2, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Ryan Parkes takes over the Tourism Enhancement Fund and opens a new chapter in the development of Jamaican tourism Find out why Ryan Parkes's appointment to lead the Tourism Enhancement Fund is important for Jamaica, tourism infrastructure, and the broader economic strategy. We bring an overview of Godfrey Dyer's legacy, the fund's role in financing projects, and expectations from the new mandate that begins on May 1, 2026, and lasts until the end of 2028, at a moment when tourism is increasingly linked to sustainability and local suppliers. May 1, 2026 at 5:17 AM · Tourism desk
Travel WTTC from Madrid presents a new global team for travel and tourism in a period of record sector growth We bring an overview of why WTTC chose Madrid as its new operational center and how the expanded global team, with 21 nationalities across five continents, wants to strengthen research, relations with governments, membership and the sustainable growth of travel and tourism at a time when the sector is recording record economic results, but is also facing pressures on destinations, the workforce and regulation. May 1, 2026 at 5:17 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Uber Boat returns to the Croatian coast as Uber expands its app to travel, hotels and local services Find out what Uber’s expansion of travel services brings after the GO–GET 2026 event: from the return of Uber Boat in Croatia and other European countries, through cooperation with Click&Boat, Expedia and Accor, to the new Travel Mode feature that connects transportation, accommodation, restaurants and destination services. Apr 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Alaska Airlines opens a new phase of transatlantic connectivity with the first direct Seattle – Rome route Find out how Alaska Airlines’ first direct route between Seattle and Rome changes travel across the Atlantic, strengthens the role of Fiumicino Airport and opens new connection opportunities for the Pacific Northwest of the USA, Hawaii, Alaska and Italy. We bring an overview of the broader aviation context, competition and impact on passengers. Apr 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel African aviation is growing, but expensive financing and blocked revenues are hindering market expansion We provide an overview of why African aviation, despite strong demand and great economic potential, struggles to access favorable capital for fleet modernization. High financing costs, blocked funds and legal uncertainty are slowing development, while the Cape Town Convention stands out as an important tool for reducing risk and attracting investment. Apr 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Tourist dies after cobra bite in Hurghada, investigation raises question of safety of hotel snake shows Find out what is known about the death of a German tourist from Bavaria after a cobra bite during a hotel show in Egypt's Hurghada. We bring an overview of official information, the course of the investigation, the risks of performances with venomous snakes and broader questions of the safety of tourist attractions in which visitors come into close contact with wild animals and depend on the organizers' assessment. Apr 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM · Tourism desk
Travel The UAE's exit from OPEC changes energy policy and opens more space for aviation and tourism Find out how the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC changes relations on the oil market, but also the country's broader economic strategy. We provide an overview of possible consequences for aviation, tourism, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, fuel prices, and regional competition at a moment when the Emirates are turning ever more strongly toward global services. Apr 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Amadeus acquires Idemia Public Security and moves deeper into biometrics, digital identity and travel Find out why Amadeus’s announcement of the acquisition of Idemia Public Security for 1.2 billion euros goes beyond a classic business acquisition. We bring an overview of the strategic expansion toward biometrics, digital identity and border control, as well as the issues of privacy, regulation and the future of travel without repeated checks. Apr 29, 2026 at 1:21 PM · Tourism desk
Travel IATA calls on African governments to turn aviation into an engine of economic growth and regional integration We bring an overview of the messages from the Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa, where IATA warns that aviation in Africa can more strongly stimulate jobs, trade, tourism and regional connectivity. The key conditions are a higher level of safety, lower costs, implementation of SAATM, sustainability and resolving blocked airline revenues in individual markets. Apr 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM · Business Editorial Department