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First Project Ace ship is called Carnival Destiny Fincantieri cut steel for the 230,000gt vessel 30 years after the record-setting first Carnival Destiny entered service. Read full story

Experience the Expertise Behind GBTA Convention 2026T

 

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IAEE launches EXHIBITOR Design Awards

 

DALLAS – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has launched the EXHIBITOR Design Awards, a new member programme recognising creativity, storytelling, innovation and design on exhibition floors.

EasyJet finally embraces Castlelake's $7 billion takeover proposal

 

EasyJet has taken a significant step toward a possible takeover after reaching an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake on a proposed acquisition valued at about £5.2 billion ($7.1 billion).

MALAYSIA’S SPECTACULAR CULTURAL FESTIVAL RETURNS TO KUALA LUMPUR AND UK TRAVELLERS ARE INVITED

 

British travellers planning a summer escape to Malaysia have a new reason to visit in late July, as Citrawarna 2026—one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant celebrations of culture and heritage—returns to Kuala Lumpur’s historic Merdeka Square from 24 to 26 July, bringing together dazzling parades, traditional performances and colourful cultural showcases from across the country.

Germany, now among the weakest-performing aviation markets in Europe

 Germany’s air travel recovery has fallen further behind the rest of Europe than at any point since the pandemic, according to a new report -kept unpublished- from the German Aviation Association (BDF). The BDF represents the four main German air carriers: Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor and TUIFly.

New Research: Gen Z Business Travelers: Why Brands Are Missing the Mark

 

Gen Z is hitting the road and taking to the skies for work, taking business trips at rates approaching those of older cohorts and spending in a way that is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.

RateHawk reports 20% rise in Summer bookings

 RateHawk has reported a 20% year-on-year increase in worldwide Summer bookings with summer travel  trends showing continued demand from United States travellers for European and long-haul destinations.

European tourism holds firm despite rising uncertainty and changing traveller priorities

 

European tourism continued to perform strongly in Q2 2026, despite rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to the latest European Tourism: Trends & Prospects quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds Populus Denver to portfolio

Crescent Hotels & Resorts has added Populus Denver, the carbon-positive hotel, to its portfolio under the Latitudes Collection, the company’s platform for independent and lifestyle properties.