ETOA News | September 2026

 

As we approach the end of the European summer we look back at a challenging operating season. Our latest ETOA Pulse Check finds that 58% of respondents say operating conditions are more difficult than a year ago.

The Affluent Traveler Collection Accelerates Sales Growth and Expands Partner Portfolio

 

Luxury Travel Network Announces Enhanced Offerings at its Symposium as Demand for Advisor Services Continues to Climb

Together for Rostock: AIDA Cruises extends its commitment to the Rostock Seawolves

 

AIDA Cruises is continuing its partnership with the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES. The Rostock-based cruise company will remain an official Platinum Sponsor of the basketball club through the 2026/2027 season, extending the long-standing collaboration between the two partners.

News from Los Cabos, Bangkok Highlights, and Seville Opportunities

 

IGLTA NEWS

Destination Workshop & Partner Summit in Los Cabos IGLTA We just wrapped up two incredible days in Mexico! On 21 September, IGLTA teamed up with the Los Cabos Tourism Board to host our very first LGBTQ+ Destination Design Workshop at the Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa. The event brought together local hotel partners, government leaders, and international industry experts to talk about practical strategies for making Los Cabos an even more welcoming and competitive destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.

VisitScotland Tourism Insider | Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink

Hebridean Whisky Festival, the annual event held across multiple Hebridean islands. © Hebridean Whisky Trail Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink

Our mouthwatering food and drink is just one of the ingredients that make Scotland an appealing destination.

India's travel market stalls in 2025, then bets on a fare-driven rebound

 

India's travel market grew 1% to $41.7 billion in 2025, according to Phocuswright's India Travel Market Essentials 2026 report. The slowdown was abrupt after 10% growth in 2024.

India's travel market stalls in 2025, then bets on a fare-driven rebound

 Expedia is enabling travelers to book hotels through Muse, the personal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant unveiled by Meta earlier this month.

GBTA Daily News Brief

 

Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026: The Winners SOURCE: MIGFLUG, 9/20 On Friday evening at the Langham Hotel in London, Singapore Airlines was named the World's Best Airline for the sixth time in the history of the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Qatar Airways, last year's winner and a nine-time holder of the title, took second. Cathay Pacific was third, ANA fourth and Turkish Airlines fifth, from a survey covering more than 300 airlines.

Korean Air named top 10 global airline at Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards

 (Seoul, September 23, 2026) — Korean Air has been named one of the world’s top 10 airlines at the Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards in London, placing 10th overall and securing top-15 finishes across 14 award categories.

Nes in Brief Seatrade Cruise News Breaking Headlines

 

It's official: Royal Caribbean acquiring 50% of Sandals Resorts

The $3b deal advances Jason Liberty's vision to build a broader vacation platform and Adam Stewart's desire to grow Sandals.

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