Dubai is accelerating its ambitions to become one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence hubs, with plans to attract more than 1,000 AI companies and create over 5,000 specialised technology jobs by 2030.

An Edinburgh-based small-group tour operator has been voted leading tour operator at the World Travel Awards. Rabbie’s, which offers trips across the UK, Ireland and Europe, has been recognised in two categories at the World Travel Awards 2026, winning Europe’s Leading Group Tour Operator and Scotland’s Leading Tour Operator. The wins come in the company’s very first year of nomination at the awards.

For 25 years, the Caribbean Media Exchange has championed a powerful idea: Tourism’s success should be measured by how much it improves the lives of Caribbean people. The groundwork for that vision was laid in 1994, when the United Nations Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, held in Barbados, identified sustainable tourism as a key development tool. At the time, tourism was still too often dismissed as a luxury for wealthy visitors from North America and Europe, with limited benefits for host communities.

Planning a high-ticket getaway to Asia requires partnering with a trusted partner who can deliver an extraordinary experience. High-net-worth travelers need absolute confidence in their accommodations before committing significant deposits. Choosing the right luxury villa rental agency ensures that every detail, from the private chef to the housekeeping staff, meets exceptional standards. This guide objectively breaks down the top agencies operating in the region, helping you make an informed decision for your next escape. We explore the criteria that separate the best from the rest, so your villa rental in Asia exceeds expectations.

Europe’s tourism market will be reshaped over the next decade by new travellers, new destinations and changing demand patterns, according to a new report from Accor, a world-leading hospitality group. The report1, based on data commissioned from a leading global economic forecaster Tourism Economics, estimates that demand for tourist accommodation across Europe will grow by 32% over the next ten years, adding more than 1.6 billion overnight stays annually.

Bangkok has pledged to make WorldPride 2030 a platform for advancing LGBTQIA+ visibility and solidarity across Asia – ensuring the event’s first arrival in the region strengthens communities beyond the host city. As the official applicant and host, Bangkok Pride’s bid commits to giving activists and organizations from across Asia a meaningful role in WorldPride while fostering connections with global partners to build support that continues beyond the occasion.

Malaysia Airlines will showcase its signature Malaysian Hospitality and premium travel offering at the World Travel Market London (WTM London), taking place at ExCeL London from 3 to 5 November 2026. The national flag carrier will occupy its largest-ever stand at the event, bringing together its premium cabin products, immersive brand experiences and global sports partnerships, while providing a platform to deepen engagement with travel industry partners, reaffirming its commitment to the UK and European markets.