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Holland America Line to Expand Fleet to 12 Ships, with Introduction of 'Arcadia'
Holland America Line is to expand its fleet to 12 ships, with the addition of the Vista Class vessel Arcadia in 2029.


Explora Journeys Announces First 'President's Journey' Aboard 'EXPLORA II'
Explora Journeys has announced its first President’s Journey, hosted by President Anna Nash aboard EXPLORA II from 9 to 16 December 2026.


Cruising Europe Feels Monumentally Effortless with NCL
Europe is calling, and with NCL’s nine ships sailing across the region in 2027, there's never been a better time to answer.


Princess Cruises Named #1 Mega Cruise Ship in Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards
Princess Cruises has been named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.


Uniworld to Host Agent Webinar Outlining Latest Developments & 'Spectacular Journeys of the World' Brochure
Uniworld is hosting a webinar - on October 15 - to outline its Latest Developments and Brand-New Spectacular Journeys of the World Brochure.


P&O Cruises Launches New Collection of Winter 2028/29 Voyages
P&O Cruises has launched its new collection of winter 2028/29 holidays, including calls to 130 destinations worldwide – offering extended stays in ports such as Rio de Janeiro, Madeira and Antigua.


Riviera Travel Launches 'Riv Rewards' Loyalty Programme for Travel Agents
Riviera Travel has launched Riv Rewards, a brand-new loyalty programme available exclusively for travel agents, rewarding agents for booking Riviera Travel holidays with Riv Points, exclusive benefits and access to additional incentives.


Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 Line-Up of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2027 line-up of James Beard Foundation chef sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents.
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Key Takeaways from ATM 2026
The Arabian Travel Market closed last week in Dubai with the message of continued collaboration, a hopeful outlook and a celebration of all that the UAE and the Middle East has to offer for travellers from around the world.
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Explora Journeys Announces First 'President's Journey' Aboard 'EXPLORA II'
Explora Journeys has announced its first President’s Journey, hosted by President Anna Nash aboard EXPLORA II from 9 to 16 December 2026.
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Hilton's Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch Selects OSKIA as Spa Treatment Partner
Hilton has announced that its brand new Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch hotel has selected OSKIA, the award-winning British skincare brand as the hotel and residences’ exclusive spa skincare and treatment partner when it opens later this year. At Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch, wellbeing is an integral part of the guest experience, shaped by the hotel’s distinctive sense of place and commitment to considered British craftsmanship. The collaboration reflects t
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Anantara Unveils Debut Luxury Tented Camp in Zambia
Anantara unveils its first luxury tented camp in Zambia, Africa: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, an off-the-grid sanctuary elevated 3.5 metres above the banks of Zambia’s largest national park. Designed with mostly natural, hand-made materials, and raised on rosewood platforms to preserve wildlife corridors, this modern 13-key camp places deeply considered wellness alongside conservation-led safari exploration. From private boat journeys to game drives, guests are invited t
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Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 Line-Up of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2027 line-up of James Beard Foundation chef sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents.
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Azamara Cruises Elevates Golf Tourism with Premier Golf Sail & Play Partnership
Azamara Cruises has unveiled a new exclusive golf travel partnership with Premier Golf, the Official Golf Travel Partner of the PGA of America.
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Icelandair Announces Reykjavik - St. Louis Route & Expanded Partnership with Southwest Airlines
Icelandair has a new transatlantic route linking Reykjavik with St. Louis' Lambert International Airport.
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KLM Introduces Free High-Speed WiFi on Intercontinental Flights
KLM has announced it will introduce free high speed WiFi, operated by Starlink, on its intercontinental flights beginning in mid-2027.
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WTTC Partners with ICCA to Strengthen Tourism Industry Ties with Business Events Industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between the global Travel & Tourism sector and the international meetings and business events industry.
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Global Hotel Alliance Sees Double-Digit Growth in Third Quarter
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) - the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands - has announced strong results for the third quarter of this year, with double-digit growth across key commercial and loyalty metrics, building on its strong first half and cementing summer 2026 as a resounding success.
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Belfast's Europa Hotel Completes €650k Investment
The world-famous Europa Hotel in Belfast has completed an almost €650,000 investment transforming its former Piano Restaurant into The Parlour, while also significantly upgrading its iconic Piano Lounge. The investment by Hastings Hotels has created an expanded open-plan hospitality space designed to respond to changing guest demand for more flexible places to dine, drink and socialise throughout the day. The Parlour will operate from daytime through to evening, providing a d
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Sustainability in Travel


IATA Marks 10th Anniversary of CORSIA with Renewed Aviation Decarbonisation Call
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has marked the 10th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) assembly resolution to establish the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with a call to governments to reinforce the foundations of this landmark step in aviation's decarbonisation. Adopted at the 2016 ICAO Assembly, CORSIA established the first global market-based measure for an industrial sector and
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IAG Selects OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® Platform to Support Fuel Efficiency
International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines. SkyBreathe® analyses operational data to help airlines identify opportunities to reduce fuel consumption. It will be deployed across Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, supporting more than 600 aircraft. As geopolitical events add to pressure on fuel prices, even small efficiency gains across a large fleet can help reduce costs. T
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TUI Care Foundation Launches Regenerative Food Farmer Project in Austria
Healthy soil, locally produced food and thriving farms are essential to the landscapes and culinary traditions that make Tyrol one of Europe's best-known tourism destinations. A new programme launched by the TUI Care Foundation aims to strengthen these connections by bringing farmers, food producers, hotels and restaurants together to make regenerative agriculture an integral part of the region's tourism economy. TUI Field to Fork Austria is being launched by the TUI Care Fou
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US Tour Operators Sample Ireland's Sustainable Tourism Offerings
Six tour operators from the United States – all specialists in sustainable travel – have been exploring Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI. The visiting tour operators are important partners for Tourism Ireland, bringing valuable American visitors to Ireland. Tourism Ireland aims to familiarise them with our superb tourism offering, with a particular focus on our sustainable tourism product and experiences, to ensure Ireland continues to fe
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TUI Care Foundation Launches 'Field to Fork' Support Mechanism in Western Balkans
Rural communities in Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro face growing economic and environmental pressures. Agriculture remains a key source of income for many households, yet small-scale farms often struggle with low productivity, limited market access and the increasing impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, droughts and unpredictable rainfall threaten agricultural production, whilst migration, particularly amongst young people, continues to weaken rural econom
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