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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the Middle East's outlook as a story of short-term disruption and long-term resilience, with the region expected to overcome current challenges and remain one of the world's strongest Travel & Tourism growth markets. New forecasts from WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, show the Middle East is expected to be the only region worldwide to

Lufthansa Airlines has successfully completed revalidation under the EMAS environmental management system (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) for the reporting year 2025. For the first time, Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH were also recognised. Validation covered how the companies implement environmental measures and achieve measurable progress — whether in flight operations or on the ground. EMAS is a voluntary instrument of the European Union that support

Leitrim County Council has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at strengthening the county’s relationship with its global diaspora and creating new opportunities for tourism, enterprise and cultural exchange. Rooted in Leitrim, Growing Global Connections: Leitrim’s Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 was launched this week at Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace, an authentic 19th century Irish cottage built in honour of Irish emigrant and philanthropist Margaret Haughery. The str

As couples across the UK and Ireland look beyond traditional honeymoon packages in favour of more personalised, experience-led escapes, Türkiye offers travel agents and operators a compelling luxury option for summer bookings. Its combination of coastal resorts, city breaks and cultural escapes also gives the trade flexibility to tailor itineraries around different interests, travel styles and lengths of stay. For many newlyweds, the traditional fly and flop honeymoon is no l

KLM and SkyNRG have marked the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed by SkyNRG, and represents an important step in scaling up SAF production in the Netherlands. KLM was a co-founder of SkyNRG in 2009 and has been closely involved in developing the SAF market from the outset. Beginning in 2028, the plant is expe

Whether you're looking to unwind on a plush sunbed, enjoy exceptional seafood or sip cocktails overlooking the Aegean Sea, beach clubs deliver unforgettable experiences. The Glamorous Athens Riviera has it all. Here are my favourite beach clubs on Athens ' Riviera. Krabo Tucked away in the exclusive cove of Kavouri, Krabo is one of the Athens Riviera's most beautiful beach clubs. Hidden beneath pine trees and set on a secluded stretch of golden sand, it feels wonderfully remo

TTC Tour Brands has unveiled its enhanced Groups Programme; delivering its most significant set of improvements to date across Scheduled Groups, Custom Groups, Small Groups and Trafalgar River Cruises. Designed to make group travel easier to book, simpler to manage and more rewarding, the enhancements provide travel agents with greater flexibility, stronger benefits and an even more seamless booking experience across Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver. "Group travel c

When you travel with two highly energetic children, finding a holiday destination that bridges the gap between genuine adult luxury and genuine childhood magic is notoriously difficult. Most high-end resorts are designed for couples and merely tolerate children; others are so focused on kids that parents are left feeling like they are staying in an amusement park. Then we discovered Forte Village Resort on Sardinia’s breathtaking southern coast, and everything changed. Tucked

Turkish Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2026, despite the ongoing global headwinds caused by rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty around the Middle East. Turkish - which is the flag carrier of Türkiye and Europe's largest airline, in terms of number of flights operated - generated total revenues of $7.2bn for the three-month period to the end of June. This marked a 20.5% increase on the same period last year. Net profit stood at

MSC Group has revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with other brands, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. Operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the destination is receiving significant enhancements to create a premier leisure destinatio

Crystal Cruises has formally announced a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2034, is covered by the option exercised in 2024 and reflects Crystal's continued investment in the future of luxury cruising. The new vessel will join Crystal Grace, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, scheduled to debut in 2028, along with her sister ship arriving in May 2031. Toge

Luxury wellness has entered a new era. The days when a spa break simply meant a massage followed by an infinity pool are giving way to something far more meaningful. Today’s travellers are increasingly seeking experiences rooted in the traditions, landscapes and cultures of the places they visit, discovering destinations through centuries-old wellness rituals that are a part of local life. Rather than importing generic spa menus across the globe, many of the world’s leading l

In celebration of Anantara Hotels & Resorts' 25th anniversary, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has unveiled an exclusive new experience in partnership with the iconic Irish brand, Waterford. The new Waterford — A Master Cutter Experience is a bespoke half-day journey that introduces the rich heritage and world-renowned artisanship of the storied glassmaker in unique Anantara The Marker style. Designed for discerning travellers seeking authentic connections with destination a

Global travel distribution and booking giant TBO has posted strong figures for the first quarter of its financial year. The latest results show a 32% year-on-year jump in after-tax profit to $8.8m; and an 81% jump in group revenue to $97.6m. "Q1 FY27 was important not merely because of the growth we delivered, but because several characteristics we have been building into TBO became visible together. The quarter began against a backdrop of continuing uncertainty across the Mi

Congratulations, once again, to the July Winner of the VIVA Moments Photographer of the year Competition Elizabeth Young from Stein Travel. Stephen Sands, VIVA Cruises paid a visit to Stein Travel yesterday to present Elizabeth with her prizes. The winning entry in the July "Simply Boutique" Category is this beautiful photo taken in the village of Mgarr, Malta. Elizabeth captioned her photo "This beautiful corner in the lovely village of Mgarr captures the essence of boutique

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has appointed Stuart Hookins as Estates Director for the UK & Ireland. Mr Hookins joins Whitbread following the decision of Simon Hobbs to retire after nearly 20 years with the business. He takes over responsibility for one of the UK’s largest hospitality property portfolios, comprising more than 845 Premier Inn hotels and over 86,000 trading bedrooms across the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes at an important time for Whitbread as it works to

European river cruise specialist Riviera Travel has announced additional support measures for agents and guests being impacted by poor river conditions on parts of the Rhine and Danube. Since river disruption began in early July, Riviera Travel has enhanced support for travel agent partners and guests through a dedicated incident task force and its new Travel Updates Hub, which is updated twice daily with the latest operational information and sailing updates. Working closely

London's Gatwick Airport has been given the go-ahead to build a second runway, following Britain's Court of Appeal ruling against a legal challenge by campaigners. Pierre-Hugues Schmit, Chief Executive of London Gatwick said: "Today's Court of Appeal decision to comprehensively reject the legal challenges brought by the two campaign groups opposing London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project, confirms, yet again, that the September 2025 decision by the Secretary of State for Tra

Belfast City Airport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating, the highest accolade available, for the ninth consecutive year. The Airport Accessibility Performance Report, which is published annually by the Civil Aviation Authority, assesses the performance of UK airports in providing assistance services to disabled and less mobile passengers. This includes waiting times for arriving and departing passengers, the quality of the service provided, and the effectiveness

ROBINSON - TUI's all-inclusive resort brand - has announced an expansion of its WellFit Active offering: From summer 2026, new training concepts and fitness innovations will enhance the programme across its clubs. These include the mescan digital body analysis system, PULSE hybrid training, the SPINEFITTER, and Reformer Pilates. Personalised Body Analysis for Guests With mescan, ROBINSON is adding a digital self-measurement station to its WellFit Active offering, enabling gue