Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu to Headline The Summit

 

Alexandria, VA; July 21, 2026 – Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Christopher T. Sununu, who previously served four terms as governor of New Hampshire, will headline The Summit this October, offering his perspective on the issues shaping the future of air travel and the broader travel industry.

PCEB Strengthens Business Events Talent Pipeline Through Strategic Academic Partnerships

 

PENANG, 21 JULY 2026 – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has formalised strategic partnerships with six leading universities and colleges through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), reinforcing its commitment to developing a sustainable and future-ready talent pipeline for Malaysia’s Business Events (BE) industry.

Weekly Asia Pacific Snapshot: Korea (ROK) launches Digital Nomad visa; Dubai starts 5-year multi-entry tourist visa; and more

 

Beat the Summer Heat in Japan’s Green Tea Capital with "Cha-gori" 

From Deichbrand to feelings of happiness: AIDA inspires new target groups in the festival summer of 2026

 

Rostock, July 22, 2026 With creative themed experiences and powerful festival appearances, AIDA is captivating a new generation of travelers and creating authentic brand experiences beyond traditional travel environments.

EU plans airline ownership review amid easyJet bids

 

The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules aimed at preventing foreign investors from gaining effective control of European carriers, according to an EU official. The potential changes could complicate competing US takeover bids for easyJet. Current EU rules require airlines holding operating licences within the bloc to remain majority owned and effectively controlled by EU interests.

Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market

 

Loveholidays has been growing rapidly, having expanded into Denmark, Sweden and Norway earlier this year and the Netherlands in 2025.

Behavioral science plays into how travelers and travel company teams take to AI, and a human touch is necessary for success.

 

As travel adjusts to account for the productivity impact of artificial intelligence (AI), industry teams are figuring out how to keep up.

Natural Selection Unveils Hoanib Elephant Camp: Where the Desert Elephants Roam

 

Natural Selection’s Hoanib Elephant Camp opened in May within Namibia’s remote Kaokoland, offering travelers access to one of Africa’s last truly wild places. Located in the country’s remote northwest, this rugged landscape is shaped by ancient river systems that flow only during seasonal rains.

Glasgow Airport and BA Cityflyer launch San Sebastián flights

 

BA Cityflyer, the wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, and Glasgow Airport have launched a new direct service connecting Glasgow with San Sebastián in northern Spain.

World Cup in July, IGLTA in November: Spain's big year continues

 

Sevilla Awaits! IGLTA At their core, sports and LGBTQ+ travel share a simple knack for bringing people together across lines that usually keep us apart. After a historic World Cup victory, Spain is ready for its next big act.