Paris Becomes the Ultimate Destination for Global Hospitality Leaders as The World’s 50 Best Hotels Hosts Its Historic 2026 Awards Ceremony in the Heart of France In 2026, Paris will proudly serve as the ultimate destination for the world’s leading hospitality professionals as The World’s 50 Best Hotels hosts its highly anticipated awards ceremony in […]
Read MoreCanada–US Youth Travel Collapse Sparks Urgent Push for USMCA Tourism Resiliency Act A dramatic decline in cross-border travel between Canada and the United States is raising alarm across the tourism industry, particularly among organisations that support student and youth travel. New data shows that 2025 marked the worst year for Canada–U.S. cross-border travel in 25 […]
Read MoreOn Friday the US Pentagon cut ties with Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated the San Francisco-based company a “supply-chain risk to national security.” The supply-chain risk designation means that no contractor, supplier, or partner doing business with the US military can deal with Anthropic. The label previously applied only […]
Read MoreChrome’s Gemini “Live in Chrome” panel (Gemini’s embedded, agent-style assistant mode within Chrome) had a high‑severity vulnerability tracked as CVE‑2026‑0628. The flaw let a low‑privilege extension inject code into the Gemini side panel and inherit its powerful capabilities, including local file access, screenshots, and camera/microphone control. The vulnerability was patched in a January update. But […]
Read MoreEU Commissioner Tzitzikostas announces EU strategy as “crisis- and future-proof tourism model“. EUR 2.9 bi. is to be made available in the short term for better connectivity between transport modes.
Read MoreA panel at ITB Berlin addressed the challenges faced by female leadership in the tourism industry from a practical and research perspective. How do women make it into the top management tiers of large corporations? What can make launching a career easier for them and how should they confront resistance? These were the issues discussed […]
Read MoreIn the bright, buzzing halls of ITB Berlin 2026, where the world’s travel industry gathers each spring to chart its future, Jamaica’s presence felt different this year. It was not only about sun-drenched beaches and reggae rhythms — it was about resilience, recovery, and a renewed global vision for tourism.
Read MoreNew modelling from Tourism Economics, part of Oxford Economics, paints a stark picture for travel demand across the Middle East in 2026 as a result of the escalating conflict involving Iran.
Read MoreAs geopolitical fragmentation, AI acceleration and infrastructure pressure reshape global mobility, senior leaders across travel, finance, technology and government are consolidating strategic engagement through the Global Resilience Network (GRN). The Network, now operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, is strengthening executive-level coordination at a time when industry leaders are questioning whether […]
Read MoreIndian Railways Powers Holi Travel with Two Hundred Ninety-Five Special Trains and Extra Coaches to Ensure Safe and Comfortable Journeys for Millions Indian Railways has taken significant steps to manage the increased demand for travel during the Holi festival by rolling out Two Hundred Ninety-Five special trains and adding extra coaches to regular services. This […]
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