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Hospitality conglomerate Whitbread has appointed a main contractor for delivering a new Premier Inn hotel in Vauxhall, London - part of the group's longer term aimm to significantly expand its Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn in the English capital.

Leonardo Hotels has greatly enhanced its business and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions) tourism offering with the addition of four new hotels in Germany and more than 1,000 rooms. The company – which took over the old Jurys Inn brand – has, in one deal, bought two hotels in Berlin and one each in Dortmund and Düsseldorf. “Our acquisition of four hotels at the same time sends out a clear signal for our continued growth in Germany,” said Yoram Biton, Managi

Air France has announced an upgrade to its Train + Air service, which will see enhanced booking options when connecting via city to Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Katy Perry has been confirmed as headline act for this year’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Dubai’s famed Atlantis, The Palm resort.

Tourism Northern Ireland has launched a new round of its support programme to help businesses create and build sustainable tourism practices. Twelve tourism businesses from across Northern Ireland have joined the latest cohort of the Sustainable Tourism Business Programme, which was officially launched at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy this week. This is the sixth cohort funded by Tourism NI, with more than 60 businesses across the region taking part in the pro

Eight luxury travel agents from Germany are exploring Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The aim of the visit is to familiarise the German travel agents with Ireland and our superb luxury tourism offering, so that when they return home, they will be better informed and more enthusiastic than ever about Ireland when advising their clients about planning and booking their next luxury holiday. Nadine Lehmann, Tourism Ireland’s Manager for DACH c

Seabourn has launched Explore Beyond Event - a limited-time offer providing up to $2,000 in Shipboard Credit per suite on select sailings in 2026 through 2029.

African tourism businesses marketing or selling to European consumers are being urged to review how they communicate their environmental credentials as new EU rules on environmental claims come into effect on 27 September 2026. The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has published a new member guide, Green Transition and the EU: A Guide for African Tourism Businesses, to help businesses understand what the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive

KLM has announced that from October 25, it will introduce a renewed Economy Class service on European flights.

Explora Journeys has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard for the construction of its first luxury river ships, marking the brand’s planned entry into river cruising.

Travelmarvel has announced details of a new webinar and agent incentive for the Irish travel trade, focusing on Europe's Christmas markets and festive river cruising, in general.

Radisson Hotels has teamed up with GDS-Movement to launch a new roadmap guide helping more tourism businesses bridge the gap between sustainability desires and actual execution. The new guide provides Associations and professional conference organizers (PCOs) with practical tools, destination data, and measurable frameworks to turn sustainability ambitions into action. While sustainability has become a strategic priority for many organizations, implementation remains a signif

Qantas will launch non-stop services between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the Big Apple, as part of Project Sunrise.

EasyJet has introduced reusable crew meal trays in partnership with Ecoffee Cup across its UK and European fleet, helping reduce onboard waste and supporting the airline’s ongoing sustainability efforts. Following successful implementation across the airline's Swiss fleet and at its Marrakech base, the reusable trays, to be used by crew for all in-flight meals, are now being rolled out across all UK and EU aircraft. The trays replace single-use cardboard boxes previously used

Qatar Airways recently capped a successful Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026 ceremony by winning four titles and retaining its 5-Star Airline rating.

Scenic Group has announced a strategic partnership with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), marking its expansion into the Brahmaputra River and a commitment to have two-ultra luxury Scenic River ships operating in India by 2029-30.

Crowne Plaza by IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands and a pioneer in blended travel, has opened Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée, a new destination hotel for Crowne Plaza in France. Nestled in Magny-le-Hongre, at the heart of Marne-la-Vallée, Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée spans 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds, creating a true sense of escape while remaining just moments from Paris’ world-renowned theme parks and La Vallée Village, o

VBRATA (Visit Brazil Travel Association) and EMBRATUR (Brazilian Tourist Board) have announced they are bringing their current Visit Brasil Roadshow to Dublin next month.

Etihad Airways has launched Corporate Care, a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business programme designed to provide organisations and their travellers with priority support when it matters most.

The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is a treasure trove of biodiversity and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting over 90,000 visitors annually for wildlife watching and nature-based experiences. However, as tourism grows and infrastructure expands through projects such as the Mayan Train, Tulum Airport and major highways, this rich natural heritage faces increasing pressure. According to research conducted by the National Alliance for Jaguar Con