Global air passenger demand falls 0.5% in September 2026

 

Global air passenger demand fell 0.5% in September 2026 compared with the same month last year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported weaker performance in the Middle East and North America.

Make This Holiday Season a Mountainside Celebration

 This holiday season, snowy slopes, river views, and Québec traditions are all part of the celebration. Start your morning on the mountain, discover local flavors over lunch, and keep the festivities going after sunset. With themed feasts, activities, and more included, there's something for everyone to look forward to.

Out of office, into the wild

 

As demand grows for more meaningful, experience-led events, Scotland offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, wellbeing and adventure.

X Marks The Spot: The StandardX is coming to Times Square

 

The Standard brand's irreverent younger sibling will make its North American debut with an approximately 1,800-room flagship, bringing a new hotel, nightlife and entertainment destination to Manhattan.

Athens Networking Event Strengthens Greek - Serbian Business and Tourism Ties Ahead of EXPO 2027

 

ATHENS, Oct. 30, 2026  Greek and Serbian business and tourism representatives gathered today for a B2B networking event ahead of EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans.

Charity concert “AIDA & Friends”: Five new schools worldwide

 

Mark Forster, LEA, and Revolverheld join AIDA Cruise & Help to champion education // First-ever school construction projects in collaboration with stars.

On October 28, 2026, AIDA Cruises celebrated the musical finale of its 30th-anniversary festivities at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, joined by Mark Forster, LEA, and the band Revolverheld. Beyond the music, the event highlighted the company’s commitment to AIDA Cruise & Help—an initiative dedicated to improving educational opportunities worldwide.

Hyatt Introduces Enhanced Hyatt Leverage Platform for Small-and-Midsize Business Travel

 

Eligible corporate travel managers can simplify business travel with enhanced booking, management and administrative tools in one platform

CHICAGO, IL (October 30, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the evolution of Hyatt Leverage – Hyatt’s all-in-one online business travel platform for eligible small-and-midsize businesses – designed to take friction out of the corporate travel booking process. The redesigned Hyatt Leverage platform offers exclusive rates across more than 1,300 Hyatt hotels, along with enhancements to the booking and administration experience that  help clients manage corporate travel in one centralized place.

Meta's Muse launches in Singapore

 

Meta has made Muse, its personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, available in Singapore, following the global announcement in September. Unlike a conventional chatbot, Muse is designed to carry out tasks for users, such as managing email, coordinating schedules and turning long-term goals into action plans.

Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026

 

As we prepare to announce the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027 next week, we've been following up with cohorts of years past.

ETOA News | October 2026

 

Japan is one of ETOA’s founding source markets, and its visitors and businesses have influenced how our industry operates ever since. For Japanese travellers, Europe remains one of the most desirable destinations.