IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech & Services
IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future
Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand: “Global demand for air travel was down 1.7% in June compared to 2025. This is largely
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will
ITB Berlin 2027: Focus on forward-looking venue planning
As part of the long-term modernisation of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, ITB Berlin (16 – 18 March 2027) is adapting its hall layout, thereby creating ideal conditions for the future
UN Tourism Head calls for skills, AI readiness and women’s empowerment to drive Africa’s tourism future
UN Tourism Secretary General, Shaikha Al Nuwais has called on African governments and tourism stakeholders to place people at the centre of the continent’s tourism development agenda, stressing that investment in
PUMA and Salehe Bembury set the stage for Football’s biggest Tournament with Immersive DTLA event
Global sports company PUMA and visionary designer Salehe Bembury hosted an immersive experience at The Row DTLA celebrating their collaboration ahead of football’s biggest global tournament. The activation transformed the
Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term
International tourism up 2% in Q1 2026 amid growing uncertainty- UN Tourism
According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the same period of 2025. While
Ghana launches e-visa platform, scraps visa fees for African travellers
Ghana has officially launched its first electronic visa (e-Visa) system, marking a major shift in the country’s travel and immigration regime as the government moves to position the West African