European Commission unveils new strategy to strengthen sustainable tourism

 

The European Commission has presented today a new EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy to strengthen Europe’s position as the world’s leading tourism destination. The initiative aims to improve the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. Furthermore, it will help businesses grow, strengthen workforce skills and improve travellers’ experiences.

Record Early Planning and Upscale Growth Drive Asia Pacific, excluding China, Pipeline in Q3 2026

 

PORTSMOUTH, NH - November 4, 2026 The hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific, excluding China, region (APEC) continues its strong growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE).

Emirates Nourishment Programme brings nutrition, education and rugby together for Cape Town children

 

More than 800 Cape Town primary school students took part in a day of nutrition, rugby, education and creativity as part of the Emirates Nourishment Programme Emirates, EPCR and the Kolisi Foundation were joined by DHL Stormers players including Siya Kolisi to inspire children through rugby, teamwork and positive role models The long-term programme aims to support 2,000 children every year across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential

Braemar closes on $372M sale of Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

 

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. has closed on the previously announced sale of the 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million, or $1.8 million per key, subject to customary prorations and adjustments. The property was acquired by Sixth Street, in partnership with Riller Capital.

A Botswana Safari Special

 

Save $500 On Your Botswana Safari

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Botswana is our 2026 destination of the year and now is your chance to see why. Book a safari with select Botswana camps for travel from now until March 15 and get $500 off per booking.

3 themes shaping the next phase of AI in travel marketing

Over the past three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has brought dramatic changes to the travel industry. Content generation got dramatically better, AI capabilities expanded from simple conversational responses to long-running agentic operations.

Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant

Agoda has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to mobile app users in 21 markets after a limited beta in September.

Islay, Bequia & Easter Island: Go Further With SeaDrea

 

Turtles in the lagoons of the Grenadines, castles above the fishing towns of the Irish Sea, lantern-lit lanes in Vietnam, and remote islands still reached by longboat now all fall within a single map as SeaDream goes further than ever before.

From Howard Carpendale to Maite Kelly: The big Schlager party kicks off today aboard AIDAperla, departing from Hamburg

Rostock, October 31, 2026 Five days of *Schlager* music power at sea, featuring 14 popular acts from the German-language *Schlager* scene | Premiere of the AIDA special | A voyage from Hamburg, via Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, returning to Hamburg.

The Asia Pacific Glamping Experience of the Month — November 2026

 

Each month, especially for travel editors, the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association highlights a glamping experience that encourages guests to immerse themselves in nature while supporting local culture and the surrounding community.