Travel The Bahamas in 2027 bring the GSTC conference to the Caribbean for the first time and open a debate on sustainable tourism Find out why the GSTC conference 2027 in Nassau will be an important moment for The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region. We bring an overview of plans for sustainable tourism, ecosystem restoration, coral reef protection, local community involvement and the challenges of island destinations that must connect tourism with climate resilience and long-term development. Apr 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Destinations International launches global Virtual Advocacy Day for the new role of tourism organizations Find out why Destinations International is launching the first global Virtual Advocacy Day on May 13, 2026, an event that expands advocacy in tourism beyond relations with authorities. We bring an overview of the initiative that connects destination leaders, the public sector, private partners and communities around more sustainable destination management. Apr 29, 2026 at 5:48 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Jamaica links tourism, health research and science in a new development strategy for the country’s resilience Find out how Jamaica is trying to link tourism with health research, science and crisis resilience. We bring an overview of the messages of Minister Edmund Bartlett, the role of the University of the West Indies and the broader strategy by which public health, academic knowledge and tourism revenue are increasingly viewed as part of the same development model after the experiences of the pandemic. Apr 29, 2026 at 5:44 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Jamaica links tourism, health research and science into a new development strategy for the country’s resilience Find out how Jamaica is trying to connect tourism with health research, science and crisis resilience. We bring an overview of the messages of Minister Edmund Bartlett, the role of the University of the West Indies and the broader strategy through which public health, academic knowledge and tourism revenues are increasingly viewed as part of the same development model after the experiences of the pandemic. Apr 29, 2026 at 5:44 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Wizz Air introduces a tool for faster passenger rerouting during aircraft flight delays and cancellations Find out how Wizz Air's new Disruption Assistance service offers passengers additional help with flight delays and cancellations, why airlines are increasingly turning to flexible solutions and what such tools mean in the context of global tourism growth, pressure on air traffic, digital support and passenger rights in the European Union. We bring an overview of the key changes. Apr 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel American national parks between tourism, politics and conservation in the new era of the Trump administration We provide an overview of why American national parks have become one of the important issues of public policy: from new entrance fees and budget cuts to the role of private concessionaires, historical interpretation and economic importance for local communities that depend on millions of visitors. Apr 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Thailand considers 1,000-baht departure fee, tourism could become more expensive for travellers Find out what a possible 1,000-baht departure fee could mean for international travellers, Thai tourism and the competitiveness of one of Asia’s most visited destinations. We bring an overview of the proposal, existing airport charges, plans for more sustainable tourism and the questions that remain open before possible implementation. Apr 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Skål Europe opened a debate on reform after a disputed IT loss of more than half a million euros Find out why Skål Europe launched a global consultation on the reform of Skål International after multi-year IT investments exceeded 500,000 euros without the expected result. We bring an overview of the key proposals, clubs’ demands for transparency and the broader debate on more modern governance in the international tourism network. Apr 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Tourism in the Middle East is growing faster than the world, but geopolitical tensions threaten 2026 Find out how the Middle East achieved tourism growth above the global average in 2025, why Saudi Arabia is leading the regional momentum and how business travel is changing the market. We also bring an overview of the risks for 2026, from tensions linked to Iran to possible disruptions in air traffic and international arrivals. Apr 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM · Tourism desk
Travel The merger of United Airlines and American Airlines collided with regulators and American's refusal Find out why Scott Kirby's idea of a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines opened a major debate about competition, flight prices and the future of U.S. aviation. We bring an overview of political reactions, regulatory obstacles, the economic context and the reasons why American has so far refused to enter negotiations. Apr 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel ZITF 2026 in the shadow of the Mzembi case: Zimbabwe between a tourism upswing and questions of the state's legal certainty We provide an overview of how Zimbabwe tried to strengthen tourism promotion at ZITF 2026 in Bulawayo, while the detention of former minister Walter Mzembi raises questions about governance, the judiciary and the credibility of the national brand. Tourism is presented as an economic asset, but the political context increasingly affects the country's international perception. Apr 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Andhra Pradesh plans a tourism boom with 50,000 rooms, homestay accommodation and new investments by 2029 Find out how Andhra Pradesh wants to strongly expand its tourism offer by 2029 through 50,000 new hotel rooms, 10,000 homestay capacities, better transport connectivity and the development of coastal, pilgrimage, natural and cultural destinations, with the ambition for tourism to become one of the important drivers of investment, employment and local development in the Indian state. Apr 27, 2026 at 6:09 AM · Tourism desk