Find out what lies behind the allegations and media reports linked to the period of the former head of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili. We bring the context of the Spanish investigations, issues of transparency in Madrid, and the challenges awaiting the new Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, and why a change in management standards is expected from 2026.
Find out what the Global Tourism Resilience Day conference in Nairobi brought and why Jamaica is pushing the Global Tourism Resilience Fund again. Minister Edmund Bartlett warns of cyber threats, misinformation, and crises that can crash the season. We bring an overview of key messages on financing, system security, and international cooperation.
Find out what participants of the African Travel Commission summit in Lagos requested from governments: removal of visa barriers, faster e-visas, coordinated border rules, and more regional flights through SAATM. We bring you why connectivity and partnerships are key to the growth of African tourism. See what this means for ticket prices and travel within the continent.
Find out how BIT 2026 in Milan turned the travel trade fair toward the people who create journeys: Travel Makers. We bring the key messages about collaboration, AI, storytelling and managing the growth of tourism, and why it matters in the Olympic year. Learn what this means for destinations, agencies and cities like Milan, and how the relationship to reputation and sustainability is changing.
Find out what the launch of the IoH Mediterranean region brings and why it is headed by Dr Julian Zarb. We bring the context of tourism growth in Southern Europe, workforce and standards challenges, and what this network can mean for professionals and members in Croatia. With data on record overnight stays in the EU and travel recovery, see where the region extends and how it can stimulate cooperation, education, and careers.
Find out why free hotel breakfast is no longer a safe standard and how rules vary by brand and location. We bring an overview of changes at Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton, including rates without breakfast, food credits, and loyalty program exceptions, and what to check before booking.