Amsa Hospitality and Artal Hotels announce the signing of hotel management agreements for three properties in Riyadh, as well as a memorandum of understanding between Hyatt and Artal Hotels, in connection with plans for the hotels to join Hyatt’s portfolio of brands. The announcement reflects the growing collaboration between Saudi companies and global hospitality players, as the Kingdom’s hotel sector continues to attract rising regional and international interest.

Responsible tourism resort Anurak Lodge in southern Thailand won recognition for its Regenerative Tourism operations at the 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards Southeast Asia. The award ceremony for regional winners took place in Sarawak, Malaysia, 7 July, at the International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (ICRTH).

Air Canada announced today that Anko Van der Werff will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, by the end of January 2027. Mr. Van der Werff, currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with Air Canada.

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is marking the next phase of its growth in Italy by offering permanent employment to 300 colleagues across its airport operations in Rome and Milan. Effective this month, the move covers 150 employees at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and a further 150 across Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Milan Linate (LIN) airports. It forms part of dnata Italy’s long-term workforce strategy, supporting greater employment stability, skills development and operational resilience across three of the country’s major aviation hubs.

Demand for Norse Atlantic’s first direct flight from Oslo to Miami following Norway’s historic FIFA World Cup quarter-final qualification was so strong that the flight sold out almost immediately. Norse has now secured capacity for a second direct Dreamliner service, giving even more Norwegian supporters the opportunity to cheer on the national team against England. “The response has been truly overwhelming. We’ve received an extraordinary number of enquiries from supporters wanting to be there as Norway writes football history. We’re therefore delighted that we’ve been able to secure capacity for a second flight,” says Eivind Roald, CEO of Norse Atlantic.

With the premiere of Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston set to captivate audiences worldwide from 23 July on Disney+ and National Geographic, adventure travel specialist, Explore Worldwide is encouraging travellers to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites before interest, and visitor numbers, are expected to rise further. Hosted by Tom Hiddleston – known for playing the Marvel character Loki and his role in The Night Manager – the three-part documentary shines a new light on the final hours of Pompeii, revealing the deeply human stories behind one of history’s most famous natural disasters.

Couples are transforming the way they marry, moving away from long-standing wedding traditions to more personal, expressive celebrations, according to new research commissioned by Hyatt1. In fact, many of the “big day” rituals considered essential are no longer seen as special, according to the 2,000 people who were asked what their ideal wedding looks like. Just over half (51%) of people said they wouldn’t have the famous Here Comes the Bride playing down the aisle; around a third (31%) wouldn’t include a confetti toss and nearly a quarter (21%) said they wouldn’t wear a white wedding dress.