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·April 9, 2018

Strike! Frankfurt and Munich Airport

German Union Verdi is calling for a strike at the two busiest airports in Germany: Frankfurt and Munich. This is...

Fear Is the Biggest Threat to Middle East Tourism—Not the War: Dubai’s US$817 Invitation Shows Why July 22, 2026
Dubai's innovative US$817 resident invitation campaign could become a blueprint for rebuilding tourism confidence across the Middle East. As war headlines and global travel advisories fuel fear, destinations like Jordan demonstrate that reality on the ground often differs dramatically from public perception—and that personal trust may be tourism
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 22 July 2026 July 22, 2026
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Airbus elevates hybrid-electric integration with LEIA Project July 22, 2026
Airbus, with partners from across the European Union, the UK and the US, is pursuing
Destinations International Opens 2026 Convention in Portland, Welcomes 800th Member July 22, 2026
Destinations International opened its 2026 Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon, welcoming nearly 2,000 tourism leaders from around the world while celebrating the Maine Tourism Association as its 800th member. The event highlights innovation, destination stewardship, AI, and the future of global tourism leadership. SOURCE:
Destinations International Announces 70 CDME Recipients July 22, 2026
Breakfast at 10 PM? India’s Sunday Hotels Brings a Hospitality Reset to Germany July 22, 2026
An Indian hotel company is shaking up Germany's hospitality industry with more than just a major expansion. Sunday Hotels is introducing flexible check-in, six-hour stays, and even breakfast until 10 p.m., betting that today's travelers want hotels built around their schedules—not the other way around. SOURCE:
Green Travel or Green Marketing? Do Carbon Offsets Really Help Travelers Save the Planet? July 22, 2026
Travelers increasingly see carbon calculators, offset programs, and hotel sustainability campaigns. But are these initiatives genuinely reducing environmental impact, or are they simply improving corporate profits while easing consumer guilt? This opinion examines whether the travel industry's green promises deserve greater scrutiny—and greater
33 Destination Organizations Honored with DMAP Accreditation at Destinations International Annual Co July 22, 2026
Destinations International honored 33 destination organizations during its 2026 Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon, with new and renewed DMAP accreditation. The recognition highlights excellence in destination leadership, accountability and tourism management while celebrating nine newly accredited organizations and 24 reaccredited destinatio
ITB Berlin 2027 Facelift: Messe Berlin Unveils New Show Layout July 22, 2026
Jamaica Launches Tourism 3.0 Partnership with Hotel Industry to Build a More Inclusive Visitor Econo July 21, 2026
Jamaica is entering a new phase of tourism development as Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and the newly elected Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association leadership pledge closer collaboration to advance the country's Tourism 3.0 strategy. The initiative aims to create a more inclusive, resilient tourism economy while strengthening recovery, local
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 21 July 2026 July 21, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline is evolving from an untouched natural frontier into one of the Kingdom’s most strategically regulated tourism and investment
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 21 July 2026 July 21, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea: How Regulation Is Transforming a Coastline Into a Global Tourism Investment Hub Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline is evolving from an untouched natural frontier into one of the Kingdom’s most strategically regulated tourism and investment corridors. Backed by strong national tourism growth, landmark developments such as Th
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea: Regulation Is Turning a Coastline Into an Asset Class July 21, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is undergoing a deliberate conversion from a largely undeveloped natural frontier into a regulated tourism economy. Stretching roughly 1,846 km from Haql to Jazan, the coastline holds about 1,150 of the Kingdom’s 1,285 islands and some of the world’s most biodiverse coral system assets that until recently generated litt
Philippine Airlines to order nine more Airbus A350-1000s July 21, 2026
VisitMalta and Fotorivals.com Launch “Malta & Gozo Quest” – A 5-Day Photography Scavenger Hunt July 21, 2026
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The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Why Boeing and Airbus See Aviation’s Biggest Growth Story Still Ahead July 21, 2026
Boeing and Airbus are forecasting more than 43,000 new aircraft over the next two decades, signaling unprecedented growth for global aviation and tourism. Beyond fleet expansion, the industry's greatest challenge will be developing millions of skilled aviation professionals to support a rapidly evolving and increasingly connected world. S
Luis Gallego Takes Leadership of oneworld at a Critical Time for Global Airline Alliances July 21, 2026
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group, has been elected Chairman of the oneworld Governing Board at a pivotal moment for the global airline alliance. His leadership will be tested as oneworld seeks to strengthen its competitive position against Star Alliance and SkyTeam through innovation, loyalty, and deeper member integration.
Belgium: The Small Country That Thinks Globally July 21, 2026
Belgium celebrates its National Day as one of Europe’s most distinctive small countries. With three official languages, world-class food, historic cities, excellent transport links and Brussels at the heart of Europe, Belgium combines global influence with regional pride, village traditions and an open, welcoming identity. SOURCE:
Can China’s C919 Challenge Airbus and Boeing? A New Era in Global Aviation Begins July 21, 2026
China's COMAC C919 begins its first scheduled international commercial service next month, marking a historic milestone in global aviation. While Airbus and Boeing remain dominant, the C919's gradual international expansion raises important questions about competition, certification, safety, and whether China is quietly building the industry's f
ITB Berlin 2027 Gets a Facelift: Messe Berlin Reinvents the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show July 21, 2026
BERLIN, Germany – Visitors arriving at ITB Berlin in March 2027 will immediately notice that something has changed. While the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show remains unmistakably ITB, the exhibition will have a significantly different look and feel, driven by the largest venue transformation at Messe Berlin in years. The changes are more than