OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets

 Europe's leisure travel market is resilient, but the behaviors driving it are shifting in ways that matter.

CEO Spotlight: Julie Cheetham of Travalyst

 

Prior to leading Travalyst, Julie Cheetham was managing director of business sustainability management startup Weeva. The startup announced it was closing in mid-2024, with its assets acquired by Travalyst later that year.

European airports strengthen Net Zero commitments

 PRAGUE – European airports have reported further progress in their decarbonisation efforts, with 328 airports across 38 countries now committed to achieving Net Zero emissions under their direct control by 2050 or earlier.

Angsana Velavaru Maldives refreshes its villas with a new sense of colour, craft, and character

 

Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island’s vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light.

HITEC 2026 draws more than 6,100 attendees

 

HITEC 2026 welcomed more than 6,100 hospitality professionals to the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. The yearly event is produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP).

Kenya reiterates Ebola-free status for travellers

 

Muthaiga Travel has reiterated that Kenya remains free of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), as tourism stakeholders and health authorities continue to emphasise the country’s readiness to welcome international visitors.

Finnair reopens some of Europe's shortest domestic flights

 

Finnair will reintroduce Tampere and Turku to its flight network in October 2026, providing one of the shortest domestic flights in Continental Europe. Helsinki-Tampere is a mere 180 km while the distance between Turku and the Finnish capital is even shorter at 168 km.

Your complimentary tickets to The Royal Geographical Society’s Summit Photo

 

Back for its second year, Summit Photo is bringing together world-renowned photographers, explorers and policy experts to explore how photography and film can drive positive change and confront the defining ecological and human challenges of our time, and you could be there too with complimentary tickets from the Royal Geographical Society.

EU military mobility: trust and legal certainty key for civilian operators

 

Brussels, 24 June 2026

IRU welcomes the progress made by the Council and the European Parliament on new EU rules to facilitate military mobility, while calling for stronger safeguards to ensure civilian road transport operators can effectively support defence logistics and mobility in times of crisis.

Cruise Community Is Gathering in the Med – Will You Be There?

 

Seatrade Cruise Med registration is open!

Connecting the world's largest cruise line brands, ports, destinations, and service providers, Seatrade Cruise Med returns to the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas for two days of learning, networking, and shaping the future of Med cruising.