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.
Find out why Jamaica, through Minister Edmund Bartlett, is opening a new discussion on tourism resilience: the publication "Destination Reputational Resilience" warns how a destination's reputation is built and destroyed in the digital space today, and what that means for travelers and the industry. We bring the context of Global Tourism Resilience Day and the Nairobi conference.
Find out what the partial shutdown in the US means for travelers: TSA at checkpoints works without pay, and airlines and tourism associations warn of longer lines and possible delays. We bring the context of the political dispute and tips on how to prepare.
Find out why Russian outbound tourism recovered despite sanctions and how Russian and Ukrainian travelers meet in Thailand and the UAE. We provide context on spending and routes via Dubai, official tourism figures, and UN Tourism’s discussion of whether travel can become a modest bridge to dialogue.