Major Updates Unveiled for 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo in Vienna

 Captain Sandy Yawn to serve as keynote speaker for the largest ASTA River Cruise Expo yet, with Celebrity River Cruises returning as Title Sponsor, new participation from Century Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises and expanded ship access for travel advisors.

Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings Share New Details on Upcoming Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Hotels in Mexico

 

Grand Hyatt Los Cabos

Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos are slated to open in the second half of 2026, bringing two distinct expressions of the Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt brands to sought-after leisure destinations, with an all-inclusive experience thoughtfully integrated into each stay.

VisitEngland calls on nation to celebrate England’s coast

 

VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses, destinations, industry partners and the public across England to showcase the importance of coastal tourism during a dedicated week from 29 June to 5 July.

ETOA News | June 2026

 

In June, just ahead of the inaugural SHOP workshop, we held our quarterly ETOA Advisory Council meeting in London. Discussions focused on the impact of the current situation in the Middle East, as well as the challenges posed by both proposed and confirmed taxation measures.

Scandic expands its smart urban hotel offer - Scandic Go - to Finland

 

Scandic continues to strengthen its offering to the urban traveler through the opening of its first two new Scandic Go hotels in Finland just ahead of the busy summer season. The hotels, strategically positioned in Turku and Oulu, will together offer more than 280 new hotel rooms. The openings are part of Scandic’s strategy to grow in selected markets while continuously developing its offering to meet evolving guest needs.

2026 Connecting Europe Facility call delivers on key road transport asks

 Brussels, 25 June 2026

IRU welcomes the launch of the European Commission’s final Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call under the current 2021–2027 EU budget, which provides dedicated funding for three long-standing priorities of the commercial road transport sector: alternative fuels infrastructure, external border efficiency and digital innovation.

AIDA & Friends: Charity concert at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

 

Rostock, June 25, 2026 Mark Forster, LEA, and Revolverheld on October 28, 2026, in support of AIDA Cruise & Help // Tickets available now.

Faraway expands with openings in Sag Harbor and Jackson Hole

 

Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, has announced the openings of Faraway Sag Harbor and Faraway Jackson Hole, marking the first expansion of the Faraway Hotels brand beyond its New England origins.

Seatrade Cruise Awards is marking its 20th anniversary at Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas Cruise Port, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain on 16 September.

Emirates unveils its latest Bulgari amenity kits for First and Business Class customers

The new Spring/Summer collection features refreshed colour palettes, Bulgari’s celebrated fragrances, and expanded availability across more routes.