AirDNA reveals Europe’s cheapest winter destinations, with stays starting under €40 a night

 

New research from AirDNA reveals that vacation rental prices ranged from just €35 to more than €800 per night across European destinations during winter 2025/26, highlighting affordable options for travelers seeking snow, sunshine, or a city break this upcoming winter.

ETOA launches second Showcase: Outbound India

 

European tourism suppliers to connect with India’s growing outbound travel market through B2B workshops, market insight and OTM Mumbai.

Egypt Records 14.4 Million International Visitors, Up 4%, as it Outlines Growth Plans at WTTC Global Summit

 

The Egyptian Tourism Authority outlines continued visitor growth, a pipeline of approximately 35,000 hotel rooms and plans to expand aviation capacity.

· Egypt targets 30 million annual visitors by 2030, supported by investment in hotel development and aviation.

CHTA ANNOUNCES TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN 2026 TEAMS

 

The region’s finest culinary and mixology talent is heading to Barbados. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the teams competing in Taste of the Caribbean 2026, taking place Nov. 16-19 at Wyndham Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort, where an expanded slate of competitions will raise the bar for the Caribbean’s chefs and bartenders.

Virgin Voyages unveils new dining experiences across fleet and Bimini Beach Club

Virgin Voyages has announced a series of new onboard dining experiences across its fleet and private Beach Club at Bimini, including collaborations with two leading chefs and refreshed menus at two of its signature restaurants.

Etihad Cargo supports wildlife conservation with rescue of two brown bears

 Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has helped transport two rescued brown bears from Russia to their new home at Wild Ireland, a wildlife sanctuary in County Donegal reinforcing its commitment to animal welfare and supporting wildlife conservation efforts.

Crystal Reports Strong UK Sales Momentum Ahead Of Wave 2027

 Luxury cruise line encourages trade partners to capitalise on growing demand and prepare for a strong Wave season

Amadeus Explores Next-Generation Flight Search with NVIDIA

 

Amadeus and NVIDIA have been collaborating to explore how accelerated computing and travel-specific AI could support faster, more scalable and more efficient flight search. Building on this work, the companies have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration and accelerate further exploration.

Travel tip #178: The travel trends we should retire

 

I am on my last day in Tajikistan, on a short personal trip to this mountainous country that has its own unique language, towering mountain ranges and dramatic landscapes.

Quality Jobs Act: calling for effective enforcement and social dialogue

HOTREC has outlined its position on the European Commission’s second-stage consultation of social partners on the Quality Jobs Act, calling for an approach that promotes good working conditions while safeguarding the competitiveness of Europe’s hospitality sector.