Smart shuttle system wins IAPCO Innovation Award 2026

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has announced Mohamed Sherif, General Manager at ICOM DMC, a subsidiary of ICOM Group, as the winner of the IAPCO Driving Excellence Innovation Award 2026.

One Week Left to Save on Convention 2026

 

Just a quick reminder: registration rates for GBTA Convention 2026 increase on May 27. Three days in Chicago, August 3–5, will put you face-to-face with thousands of buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders shaping the future of business travel. Lock in your rate now and start building the relationships that pay off all year long.

Valor Hospitality expands African portfolio with two new signings

 

Valor Hospitality has announced two new hotel signings in South Africa, adding 189 rooms to its international portfolio as part of its continued expansion across Africa.

The new additions include the Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu-Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and The Daily APT Hotel – Green Point, Cape Town.

Arabian Travel Market 2026 moved again as Dubai show shifts to September

 

Thirty-five CEOs of European regional airlines have issued an open letter coordinated by the European Regions Airline Association, urging EU policymakers to pause the revision of EU261 passenger rights rules. They warn that the current proposals could push essential regional connectivity to breaking point. 

Regional airlines at breaking point: 35 CEOs warn new EU261 rules threaten Europe’s vital air links amid escalating fuel crisis

 Brussels, 20 May 2026 Thirty-five CEOs of European regional airlines have issued an open letter coordinated by the European Regions Airline Association, urging EU policymakers to pause the revision of EU261 passenger rights rules. They warn that the current proposals could push essential regional connectivity to breaking point.

Blockskye, FCM and Kayak for Business form partnership with big promises

 Blockskye, FCM and Kayak for Business are launching a partnership that throws their expertise into a group collaboration to pursue a modern managed travel technology and service ecosystem.

VisitScotland Tourism Insider | Partnerships powering Scotland's visitor economy

 

Partnerships powering Scotland's visitor economy

In times of uncertainty, working together is more important than ever. As an industry, we achieve far more together than we do apart.

The Med is Calling - Be First in Line to Register

 

Registration for Seatrade Cruise Med opens soon! This premier Med event returns to a new location at Europe's largest cruise terminal, Santa Catalina Terminal in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this 16–17 September 2026.

As India’s Business Travel Market Expands, GBTA’s Role Grows Stronger

 

In this feature series, GBTA's Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today's guest author is Board member, Amarnath Lal Das, India Travel Lead and Global Crisis and Compliance at Accenture Solutions PVT. LTD.

BIT AI, trust and the human factor: a transformative journey

The way people plan and book travel is changing faster than the industry can adapt. AI, social platforms, and new purchasing behaviors are reshaping every stage of the customer journey.