Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass unveils 2026 programme

 

Africa Tourism Partners, in collaboration with BDO South Africa, UN Tourism and the Southern Africa Association of Conference Industries (SAACI), has announced the programme and faculty for the 9th Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass.

Rail Europe expands network with Leo Express marking its third expansion in three months

Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners.

From the Tian Shan Mountains to the steppes of Asia. LOT Polish Airlines launches flights to Almaty

 

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  LOT Polish Airlines has inaugurated a direct connection between Warsaw and Almaty. 

New fuel crisis mechanism: governments urged to act following IRU vote

 

IRU members have unanimously adopted a resolution calling for a fuel crisis mechanism and urging governments to work with road transport operators on the development of contingency plans.

Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius

 Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam. On 29 May, the vessel was assessed and was cleared on 30 May by Dutch health authority (GGD) officials to return to full operations. The vessel will now undergo an annual survey and scheduled maintenance in Rotterdam, before her planned departure to Longyearbyen on 6 June.

EU261 passenger rights revision could threaten regional air connectivity, ERA warns

 

EU261 passenger rights reforms could have unintended consequences for regional air connectivity across Europe, according to a new socio-economic impact report commissioned by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and conducted by economic consultancy Oxera.

Returning to the Mediterranean’s Most Unique Ports

 

The most beloved destinations have a way of calling you back.   In 2028, a thoughtfully selected collection of Mediterranean ports returns to our voyages, each offering the kind of immersive, deeply personal experiences that come from truly knowing a place.

Tony Fernandes: The art of never saying no and never wasting a crisis

 

Nine years is a long time in aviation. The last time I interviewed Tony Fernandes on a stage in Amsterdam, he had just been named Airline CEO of the Year.

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to help airline disruption recovery

 

Air transport technology specialist SITA has acquired airline disruption technology company Big Blue Analytics for an undisclosed amount.

The Plaid moment hospitality can't afford to miss

 

For years, hospitality has obsessed over the same question: How will artificial intelligence (AI) platforms handle hotel bookings?