A kinetic floral float will mark 60 years since the 1967 cultural movement, with Bay Area residents invited to help decorate elements in December. KEY TAKEAWAYS San Francisco Travel will enter a Summer of Love-themed float in the 138th Rose Parade on January 1, 2027. The float will feature a giant flower child, three moving… Read the full news article
The 16–18 March travel trade show adds a €299 early-booking premium pass combining lounge access, networking services and a four-day Berlin WelcomeCard. KEY TAKEAWAYS ITB Berlin 2027 takes place from 16 to 18 March, with Early Bird ticket rates available until 14 January 2027. The limited Orange Pass costs €299 early or €399 regularly, with… Read the full news article
A perfect 100-point score and five-star rating accompany lower operational emissions, increased use of public transport and £44 million in reported local social value. KEY TAKEAWAYS London Luton Airport reports its fifth consecutive GRESB sector-leader designation with 100 points and a five-star rating. The airport says Scope 1 and Scope 2 operational emissions are more… Read the full news article
Preliminary figures from the Hong Kong Tourism Board show 40.7 million arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, with long-haul markets maintaining solid growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Preliminary figures show Hong Kong welcomed about 4.03 million visitors in September 2026, up 22 percent year on year. Chinese Mainland arrivals rose to 3.17 million in September,… Read the full news article
NATS managed 237,506 flights, up 0.5% year on year, but its share of Europe-wide air traffic management delays climbed to 4.9% following two incidents. KEY TAKEAWAYS NATS handled 237,506 flights in September 2026, up 0.5% from 236,403 in September 2025. Flight volumes decreased by 5.2% from August, when NATS handled 250,635 flights. NATS handled 23.1%… Read the full news article
The state’s Week 6 fall foliage update says the leaf-peeping season is winding down, but October still offers harvest festivals, scenic drives and coastal outings across Maine. KEY TAKEAWAYS Maine’s Week 6 foliage report marks the close of the state’s regular 2026 fall foliage updates. Officials say late October still offers plenty of autumn experiences,… Read the full news article
A 21 October ADE collaboration will surprise travellers at Schiphol while giving fans a chance to attend an exclusive late-night DJ event at the airport. KEY TAKEAWAYS Schiphol and STMPD RCRDS will stage an ADE-themed music activation at the airport on 21 October. Travellers passing through Schiphol may encounter a surprise live performance by Justin… Read the full news article
A joint tourism drive targets 200,000 UK guest-nights in winter 2026/27 as Norwegian expands flights from Manchester, London and Edinburgh. KEY TAKEAWAYS Norway’s winter tourism partners aim to increase British guest-nights from 150,000 to 200,000 in the 2026/27 season. Norwegian plans to raise Manchester–Oslo service from two to five weekly departures and expand capacity from… Read the full news article
Visit Nebraska invites community and industry proposals through December 16, with an applicant webinar on October 20 and funding decisions due in February 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Visit Nebraska opened its 2026–27 tourism grant cycle on October 13 and will accept applications through December 16, 2026. Published guidelines cap individual awards at $100,000 and generally require… Read the full news article
Free to Roam, Hunt the Greatest and Into the Roundup were recognised for destination advertising and social media storytelling. KEY TAKEAWAYS Travel South Dakota received three Gold awards in the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Free to Roam and Hunt the Greatest were recognised for destination advertising and marketing, while Into the Roundup won for… Read the full news article
Four pioneering women served passengers on the airline’s 15 October 1946 Madrid–Buenos Aires flight; Iberia now employs 4,062 cabin crew members. KEY TAKEAWAYS Iberia introduced its first four female cabin attendants on the commercial Madrid–Buenos Aires service of 15 October 1946. The Douglas DC-4 journey took approximately 36 hours and carried 28 passengers via three… Read the full news article
Around 30 Year 8 students from three local schools tried aircraft-side marshalling and discovered the jobs behind airport operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Approximately 30 Year 8 pupils from Worle, Clevedon and Backwell schools joined the airport visit. The WECA Career Hub initiative introduced students to operational, commercial and passenger-facing airport careers. At Centreline's hangar, pupils practised… Read the full news article
The city celebrated its long-running partnership with the global business events show while launching “The Vegas Effect” campaign aimed at corporate meeting planners. KEY TAKEAWAYS IMEX America marked its 15th year in Las Vegas during the Oct. 13–15, 2026 show at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The LVCVA coordinated pink lighting at the Welcome to Fabulous… Read the full news article
Five London dining venues will offer festive thalis, Indian brunches, buffets and themed drinks from 16 October to 8 November, with a new afternoon tea launching on 1 November. KEY TAKEAWAYS Taj’s Westminster hotels are offering Diwali dining experiences between 16 October and 8 November 2026. Quilon will serve a £56 vegetarian brunch on 7–8… Read the full news article
The kingdom welcomed 96,720 international visitors in September 2026, taking its nine-month total to 868,352 even as average stays shortened. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eswatini welcomed 96,720 international visitors in September 2026, up 6.6% from 90,772 a year earlier. Mozambique grew 26.9% and Botswana 71.1%, offsetting a 3.9% decline from South Africa. Arrivals from January through September… Read the full news article
The landmark Ezulwini Valley property is being refurbished ahead of a planned reopening before the end of December, with backers positioning the project as a catalyst for jobs, golf tourism and business travel. KEY TAKEAWAYS Royal Swazi Spa is targeting a reopening before the end of December 2026 after an extended closure and refurbishment programme…. Read the full news article
The Thai hotel group marks its 60th anniversary with a second TTG award, a third MICHELIN Key for Oriental Residence Bangkok and recognition in Sri Lanka and Thailand. KEY TAKEAWAYS ONYX Hospitality Group was voted Best Local Hotel Brand – Thailand for a second consecutive year at the 2026 TTG Travel Awards. Oriental Residence Bangkok… Read the full news article
Navigate Europe 2026 introduces conversational trip management, five more card-issuing currencies and upcoming guest reimbursement features. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navan introduced business travel booking and management features within Slack at Navigate Europe in Paris. Navan Payments added five issuing currencies and now supports 15 currencies worldwide. Guest Expenses is planned to simplify reimbursements for visitors and… Read the full news article
Hillsborough County recorded $68.4 million in tourism taxes and its second-strongest annual performance, with conventions helping drive an unusually strong late-summer finish. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hillsborough County generated $1.14 billion in taxable hotel revenue and $68.38 million in bed tax collections during the reported September 2025 to August 2026 period. August taxable hotel revenue reached a… Read the full news article
Delaware North introduces two ALCS sandwiches while keeping its gochujang chicken and bacon-jalapeño footlong available to baseball fans. KEY TAKEAWAYS Two limited-time ALCS food items have joined the playoff menu at Progressive Field. Surf n Turf is served at the 5 Star stand in Section 150; Korean BBQ Chicken is at Landing Food in Section… Read the full news article
The new ALL Accor global brand platform emphasises memorable experiences, personal connections and rewards across a network of more than 45 hotel brands. KEY TAKEAWAYS ALL Accor introduced its Stay for more global brand platform and international campaign on 13 October 2026. The campaign positions meaningful experiences, emotional connections and lasting memories as central to… Read the full news article
A new Component Pool Program covers 12 E190s and seven E195s, supporting aircraft availability across TAP Group’s regional network. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embraer and Portugália Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement for 19 TAP Express E-Jets. The agreement covers 12 E190 and seven E195 aircraft and more than 300 components. Support includes component exchanges,… Read the full news article
Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund has helped Our Social Space create a biodiversity hub for local workshops and neighbourhood activities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Our Social Space has converted an unused concrete yard in East Belfast into The Juke Yard, a biodiversity and outdoor learning space. Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund supported the project, which will host… Read the full news article
More than 635 United and United Express aircraft now carry Starlink, while an extended loyalty status-match offer runs through October 22. KEY TAKEAWAYS United says Starlink is active on more than 635 aircraft and available on nearly half its daily departures. The new tracker lets travellers check flights within three days of departure and view… Read the full news article
Visit Qatar and the PTO will stage untimed 1km and 5km runs on December 10, opening three days of professional and amateur triathlon events. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Qatar T100 Kick Off Run takes place in Lusail on Thursday December 10, 2026, ahead of the world championship events. The untimed 1km run begins at 5:45pm, followed… Read the full news article
Proposed charges for travel originating in Japan would rise across six route groups, reaching ¥62,000 per long-haul segment after government subsidy relief. KEY TAKEAWAYS JAL and JTA have requested approval for higher international passenger fuel surcharges on tickets issued in Japan from 1 November to 31 December 2026. The long-haul surcharge would rise to ¥62,000… Read the full news article
The inaugural 2027 selection spans Adelaide and regional dining destinations, with 11 starred restaurants, 16 Bib Gourmands and three special awards. KEY TAKEAWAYS South Australia’s first Michelin Guide selection recognises 77 restaurants in its 2027 edition. Magill Estate Restaurant is the sole two-star recipient, with 10 other restaurants awarded one star. Sixteen Bib Gourmand venues… Read the full news article
The municipal leadership handover takes effect December 19, with building permits, code compliance and digital service delivery among the incoming director’s responsibilities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Guido Mazza will retire on December 18, 2026, ending 33 years with the City of Greater Sudbury. Dave Gatien will become Director of Building Services and Chief Building Official on December… Read the full news article
The seasonal route to the German capital will return for a third year, operating twice a week from April to October and complementing Eurowings’ year-round Düsseldorf service. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eurowings will operate Newcastle to Berlin flights twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from April to October 2027. One-way fares start at £79.99, with the… Read the full news article
La plaça de Pompeu Fabra acollirà dotze hores de tallers, exhibicions i propostes participatives després de l’ajornament per la previsió de pluja. KEY TAKEAWAYS La Fira de l’esport de Badalona se celebrarà el dissabte 31 d’octubre de 2026 després d’ajornar-se la data inicial del 17 d’octubre per previsió de pluja. Més de 30 entitats esportives… Read the full news article
