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Sep 25, 2026
Whether you’re a longtime lover of Chinese tradition or simply curious to explore something new, here are five reasons this year’s festival deserves a spot on your weekend plans.
Grammy-nominated singer Sombr, who has released popular tracks including “Back to Friends”, “Undressed” and “12 to 12” is hitting back against nepo baby allegations. The 21-year-old, whose real name is Shane Michael Boose, recently spoke to Elle magazine, addressing speculation that his parents’ connections helped him advance in the music industry. For the uninitiated, Sombr’s mother, Bennah Serfaty, is the senior director of communications at amfAR, aka The Foundation for Aids Research. His...
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) and Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, today announced a renewed strategic cooperation agreement alongside the resumption of Wizz Air services to Jordan, commencing on 22 September 2026 with the return of direct flights between Budapest and Amman. The agreement marks an important new chapter in the longstanding relationship between Jordan and Wizz Air and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening air connectivity between the Kingdom and key European markets, supporting the recovery and sustainable growth of Jordan’s tourism sector, and making Jordan more accessible to international travellers.
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Multiple major business travel destinations are set to increase their presence at IBTM World this year, including VisitScotland, which is increasing its stand size by 162%. Demonstrating the strong value exhibitors place on attending IBTM’s flagship show, more than 85% of this year’s suppliers are returning to the event, which takes place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026. Big-name returning destinations with larger representation this year include Egypt, with a 76% larger stand, and the Italian National Tourism Destination, ENIT, with a 12% bigger stand. Meanwhile, VisitScotland is not only significantly increasing its stand size, it is almost tripling the number of partners it brings to the show, from five to 14.
Leading youth travel brand for 18 to 35s, Contiki, has brought Uganda back to its portfolio with a new collection of East Africa wildlife adventures for 2027, giving travel agents new opportunities to connect young travellers with the continent’s most iconic wildlife encounters. Departures will start from May 2027 and are available to book now. The launch also introduces a new accommodation concept across Contiki’s East Africa trips, giving agents a flexible option to offer clients, with travellers able to choose between camping and chalet-style accommodation on the same departure, whilst still sharing the same group travel experience.
Barbados is set to receive its largest-ever boost in airlift from British Airways (BA), as the airline announced a 70% increase in seats for the 2026/2027 winter season and, an over 100% increase in summer 2027 capacity. This expanded schedule could deliver more than 120,000 additional seats to the island a year, thanks to the relaunch of a year-round Gatwick service from the United Kingdom (UK).
Highline Warsaw, the highest observation deck in the European Union, has welcomed nearly 700,000 visitors in its first year of operation, marking a strong first year for one of Warsaw’s newest tourism attractions. Located 230 metres above the Polish capital, Highline Warsaw welcomed visitors from 152 countries, with approximately 270,000 international visitors accounting for around 40% of total attendance. The Netherlands, Italy and Germany were the leading international markets, while visitors also travelled from destinations as far as New Zealand.
Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 this week, engaging directly with yacht owners, operators, developers and industry leaders while gathering insights to strengthen the island’s destination and port-of-entry experience.
Luxury Train Hub (LTH) has set out the current operator network available to travel agencies through its trade-only platform, which launched on 14 July 2026. The network covers five luxury rail operators and 13 individual trains, with published journeys with journeys across Europe, Africa, Asia, Central Asia and South America.
One of Australian motorsport’s most famous automotive nameplates is set for a comeback, but will it involve road cars as well as race cars?
BYD is expanding its presence in the ultra-luxury space, with a new flagship sedan bearing more than a passing resemblance to a Rolls-Royce.