WTTC strengthens Hotel Sustainability Basics with independent certification

 

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics programme will transition to an independent third-party certification scheme, aligned with new European Union requirements for environmental claims and designed to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Accreditation Framework.

The next set begins: Emirates brings The Championships, Wimbledon to the skies

 London, UK, 29 June 2026 – Emirates, the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, is serving up another year of world-class hospitality and engaging ‘Fly Better’ experiences, both in the air and on the ground.

Hyatt Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call

 

CHICAGO (June 25, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT.

It’s Summer holiday season!

 Haven’t booked your summer getaway yet? There’s still time to make it happen with easyHotel.

Whether you’re after sunshine, beach days or city break exploring, our hotels put you close to the action. Need some inspo? Here are some of our top choices for your summer break

News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Celebrity's Keith Lane to lead hotel operations at Royal Caribbean Sean Treacy is retiring. In another move, RCI's Jesse Hopfinger takes a new corporate role. Read full story

ECTAA raises concerns over new passenger rights rules

 

BRUSSELS – ECTAA, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations, has expressed concerns over the provisional agreement reached between the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on new rules designed to strengthen the enforcement of passenger rights across the European Union.

EASA approves TAAG’s Boeing 787 operations to Europe

 

LUANDA – TAAG – Angola Airlines has received authorisation from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to operate its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on commercial services within European airspace.

What’s Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2026

 RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern, the AI-powered travel platform built on the world’s largest source of travel intent data.

From Edinburgh to St. Mary's: Rare Ports & Quiet Shores

 

From Edinburgh's ancient hilltops to the Atlantic edges of St. Mary's, the British Isles stretch across a breadth of landscapes that most regions cannot match. Quiet anchorages and harbor towns shaped by centuries of seafaring tradition give this coastline a texture and sense of place that is difficult to find anywhere else. Tucked along these shores, ports like Whitehaven and Poole are among the places that few travelers ever reach, each one carrying a history and culture that reveals itself only to those who arrive by sea.

Spark Your Summer Celebrations in Atlantic City

 

Summer is in full swing in Atlantic City. From spectacular Fourth of July fireworks and sun-soaked beach days to classic Boardwalk fun and lively entertainment throughout the destination, this is where celebrations live on all season long.