THE ATLANTIC HOTEL BECOMES THE FIRST HOTEL IN JERSEY TO JOIN FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE CURATED COLLECTION

 The Atlantic Hotel has become the first hotel in Jersey to join the Forbes Travel Guide Curated Collection, marking an important international recognition for the independently owned, family-run property. The Curated Collection brings together selected luxury hotels in destinations where Forbes Travel Guide has not yet launched its formal Star Rating inspections.

Advito pilots intelligence platform across consulting practices

 

BCD Travel's Advito consulting division is piloting an AI consulting intelligence platform that brings together data and analytics across its five consulting practice lines, the company announced.

European demand shows ‘remarkable strength’ in 2026 — GBTA

 

European business travel spending is expected to grow by 7 per cent year on year in 2026 to reach €404 billion as the sector shows “remarkable strength” in the wake of geopolitical turmoil, according to the latest research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Travel tip #180: The pink tax on solo female travel

 

I am flying to Morocco at the time this email gets sent, joining our group of guests that will be traveling with us for the next 10 days around this wonderful country.

Design Hotels adds new properties blending local heritage and contemporary design

 BERLIN – From historic Japanese towns to the Tuscan countryside, new Design Hotels members share a commitment to hospitality rooted in place. Their projects combine local heritage, contemporary design and connections with surrounding communities.

Holafly’s Global eSIM & Travel Report 2026-2027 Reveals the Era of the ‘Connected Traveller’

 

Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today announced key insights from its 2026-2027 Global eSIM & Travel Report ahead of the World Travel Market, revealing a powerful shift in how people connect, work, and plan their journeys abroad.

According to the global report, a new kind of traveller is reshaping global mobility.

European tourism shows resilience as seasonality and geopolitical risks reshape demand

 

BRUSSELS – European tourism trends point to resilience and changing travel patterns, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). International arrivals increased by 3% over summer 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Moreover, 80% of European destinations welcomed more international visitors.

Emirates Group announces half-year profit for 2026-27, despite full six-month impact of regional conflict and high fuel costs

 

• Group: Half-year profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion), down 66% from the same period last year. Revenue down 12% to AED 66.2 billion (US$ 18.0 billion).
• Emirates: Half-year profit before tax of AED 3.7 billion (US$ 1.0 billion), down 68%, and revenue of AED 56.9 billion (US$ 15.5 billion), down 13%, against the same period last year. Revenue buoyed by strong cargo performance; profits eroded by high fuel prices.  
• dnata: Half-year profit before tax of AED 410 million (US$ 112 million), down 51% compared to the same period last year, against revenue of AED 11.0 billion (US$ 3.0 billion), down 7%, reflecting reduced volumes in some of its UAE and UK businesses.

Expedia Group testing OpenAI ad products as agentic partnership economics take shape

 

Expedia Group is participating in OpenAI's advertising products and is willing to accept the potential of lower returns as it tests them.

Greece, all in one. Meet Top Transfer at the 13th AIT Expo, December, 11-13, Peristeri Expo Center

 

Dear partners,

Planning your 2027 groups to Greece? This year Top Transfer is the transport partner of the Hosted Buyers at the 13th AIT Expo – so many of you will travel with us before we even meet. We would love to show you what else we can do for you.