BIT 2026 highlighted people-centred travel model

 

MILAN – The 46th edition of BIT has concluded, introducing a renewed format centred on the people shaping the travel industry. The event repositioned its focus from products to the professionals who design, market and deliver travel experiences, as well as the travellers who ultimately engage with them.

Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and honours the Holy Month

 

Dubai, UAE, 16 Feb 2026: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges.

AGENDA ANNOUNCED: 9th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference - March 4, 2026 - InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

 

AGENDA 9th Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2026 The Shipping Nexus The Urgency for Convergence   High Impact Networking Conference   • A unique experience where keynote presentations, interviews, and panel discussions seamlessly blend with workshops, and networking breaks.

News in Brief: Seatrade Cruise News Breaking Headlines

 

More newbuilds for NCL, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas

The three additional ships at Fincantieri, the first inked by new NCLH CEO John Chidsey, stretch the cruise orderbook to 2037.

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See the Travel Solutions Shaping 2040

 

Discover What's Next in Global Travel The worldwide travel and tourism market is set for 6.2% CAGR growth through 2028. The question is: are you positioned to capture your share?

KM Malta Airlines Reveals Summer 2026 Schedule: 7,948 Flights, 19 Routes, New Services

 

KM Malta Airlines unveils its largest Summer Schedule to date with 7,948 Flights and 19 Routes, an average of 262 weekly flights, 1.34 million seats, and a new Tel Aviv service to strengthen connectivity across Europe and beyond. Summer 2026 Highlights (29 March – 31 October 2026 operating period): 

ECI invests in Paragin Group

 

Air India upgrades product and customer experience on more international routes this

 Air India announced it will deploy aircraft featuring new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on additional, key international routes as part of its Northern Summer Schedule 2026, thus adding capacity and boosting connectivity on select long-haul routes.

Tourism Authority of Thailand Backs Jimmy Pelletier’s 2026 La Randonnée Cycling Journey, Promoting Inclusive Tourism Growth and Global Appeal

 

The TAT is pleased to announce sponsorship for Canadian Paralympian handcyclist Jimmy Pelletier, supporting him on Stage 5 of his global cycling initiative, “Jimmy Pelletier Cycling Ride – La Randonnée Jimmy Pelletier.”

Regional airlines warn over missing SAF documentation

 

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has raised urgent concerns after the 14 February deadline for fuel suppliers to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) documentation to aircraft operators passed amid widespread reports of missing, delayed or inconsistent information.