CAPE TOWN – World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 has opened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), welcoming 8,000 trade professionals from 63 countries in its largest and most internationally diverse edition to date.

ASTA Urges Maryland Governor to Spare Small Businesses

Legislation would impose costly new registration and insurance mandates on travel advisors while offering little real consumer protection

 

Alexandria, VA; April 14, 2026 – The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) today urged Maryland Governor Wes Moore to veto House Bill 994, warning that the measure would saddle travel advisors with costly new state requirements while doing little to protect consumers from fraud and unscrupulous actors.

30 years of AIDA Cruises

 

Rostock, April 15, 2026 Three decades ago, the first AIDA cruise began. In 1996, the signature kiss mark on the bow redefined cruising in Germany. Today, the company employs around 18,000 people from over 60 nations. "AIDA has revitalized and democratized cruising. Relaxed instead of stuffy. Affordable for everyone instead of luxury for a select few.

Welcome to City of Sydney News

 

Each edition will bring you stories of innovation, community and growth, showcasing the people and projects that make Sydney a great place to live, work and explore. Discover the latest opportunities, get involved in local projects and stay connected.

News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Cruise industry leaders keep to resilence and growth in uncertain times War in the Gulf, high oil prices and the economic impact on consumers were not the downers that might be expected at cruising's largest annual gathering. Read full story

Korean Air and Asiana employees come together for "We Run" charity race

 

(Seoul, April 14, 2025) — Korean Air and Asiana Airlines hosted "We Run," a joint charity running event, at the BMW Driving Center in Incheon on April 14. Sponsored by Boeing, the event brought together 1,500 employees from both airlines to foster unity ahead of their upcoming integration and to demonstrate their commitment to supporting local communities. 

Just Beyond Palm Beach, A Different Bahamas

 

Just beyond Palm Beach, the Bahamas take on a quieter, more refined rhythm, far removed from the expected.   There are no crowded ports or hurried stops. Instead, your days unfold in places where the water feels impossibly clear, the beaches stretch undisturbed, and each anchorage feels quietly discovered.

American Airlines to launch electronic boarding gates at DFW, ushering in the next evolution of the boarding experience

 American Airlines is advancing the future of air travel with the official launch of electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning this summer. Following a successful pilot in November 2025, and strong customer feedback, American is now deploying the technology at scale at its largest hub, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to a more seamless, user-friendly and consistent boarding experience.

Ancasta Group announces new ownership structure

 

SOUTHAMPTON, UK – Ancasta Group, a UK and European yacht brokerage and new boat distribution company, has announced that Founder Nick Griffith has sold a majority shareholding in the business to Ancasta franchise owner Matthew Shave for an undisclosed sum.

AI, trust and power reshape the future of travel

 

A new executive brief by Phocuswright and ITB Berlin outlines how artificial intelligence, trust and data dynamics could fundamentally reshape the global travel industry by 2046.