Minor Hotels will manage Shurooq's seven nature-led and heritage-inspired boutique properties across Sharjah, with plans to integrate them into its upper-upscale and luxury portfolio following investment and enhancements.
UN Tourism and The Bench signed an MoU in Madrid to collaborate on tourism investment promotion, policy dialogues, and a Global Tourism Investment Pipeline via The Bench's Future Hospitality Summit series.
WTTC's new seven-principle framework gives governments a practical roadmap covering legal stability, fiscal incentives, and master planning to attract private tourism investment.
WTTC's 2026 Economic Impact Research shows Kenya's T&T sector contributed $12.7B (9.3% of GDP) in 2025, while Africa's sector hit $228B and is forecast to grow 5.4% in 2026.
WTTC's Global Summit will be held in Valletta, Malta from 7-9 October 2026, as the country's tourism sector is forecast to contribute $4.9B to GDP and support 72,200 jobs in 2026.
The Long Run and APOLA signed an MOU to collaborate on events, knowledge exchange, and membership engagement, targeting a glamping sector growing at 15% annually across Asia Pacific.
The author questions whether the Caribbean Tourism Organization genuinely prioritizes resort and stay-over tourism, citing cruise industry sponsorship of its sustainability awards and structural tax advantages favoring cruise lines over hotels.
WTTC's Executive Council approved eight strategic priorities covering digital journeys, sustainability, AI, connectivity, and workforce, shaped by 200+ CEO interviews.
The piece argues hotels must move beyond "extractive hospitality" by integrating local vendors and communities as economic partners rather than excluding them from tourism spaces.
ETC re-elected Miguel Sanz as President and named Arnar Már Ólafsson as Vice President at its General Meeting in Montenegro, while welcoming Booking.com, Feratel, GetYourGuide, and Skyscanner as associate members.
Expedia Group survey of 7,000 travelers finds 91% of Gen Z factored environmental or social concerns into travel plans in the past year, with 94% willing to travel off-peak to reduce crowding.
Six Senses joins the UNEP and UN Tourism Recipe of Change initiative, committing to halve food waste by 2030 across all 27 properties through operational programs, on-site farming, and guest education.
The new membership community addresses climate risk, visitor pressure, and economic leakage through collaborative action between destinations and global travel businesses.
The third-generation room, built by Genberg Underwater Hotels, channels all proceeds to coral reef restoration and community programs in Tanzania's marine conservation area.
UN Tourism's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.
UN Tourism announced startup competition winners in Marrakech, with Beyond the Map taking top prize for AR-powered cultural heritage experiences.
Condé Nast Traveller selected seven remote natural landscapes across Mongolia, Canada, Madagascar, Indonesia, Brazil, Dominica and USA as the world's greatest natural wonders.
The study of 32,500 travelers reveals older generations take more concrete sustainable actions despite younger travelers expressing stronger environmental intentions.
Applications open until June 15, 2026, with the winner receiving board seat, PTM sponsorship, and global mentorship opportunities.
UN Tourism and IDB report shows how local data observatories can bridge the gap between national tourism policies and destination-level implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean.