Today, Unifocus, the global leader in hospitality workforce management technology, announced a series of enhancements across its workforce management and operations suites

As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations and the private sector work together to ensure tourism creates lasting value for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Following the success of its inaugural edition in June, The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur continues its ATAS Key Tables series with Singapore-based modern Korean steakhouse GU:UM by MICHELIN-starred Chef Louis Han, for an exclusive four-month residency at ATAS.The residency follows Chef Han’s debut appearance at ATAS in 2025 where his cooking first connected with Kuala Lumpur diners and marks GU:UM’s first extended collaboration in the city.

Relationships continue to be at the heart of the travel business, and General Travel New Zealand’s latest India roadshow reflected exactly that. Bringing together an extensive delegation of tourism partners from New Zealand, the six-city initiative created opportunities for meaningful conversations, product updates, and stronger trade partnerships across India’s key outbound markets. Travelling across Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Indore, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, the delegation interacted with more than 350+ travel planners and tour operators, creating a platform focused on business development, product education, and long-term partnerships.

Nubia Dahabeya introduces a new expression of Nile travel for the culturally curious luxury traveller. Available as an exclusive four-night private charter between Luxor and Aswan, the artist-designed sailing boat welcomes up to 12 guests for a slower, more personal journey through Upper Egypt, where culture, atmosphere and contemporary Egyptian hospitality come together. Every itinerary is owner-curated and can be tailored around the interests of each group.

The Hospitality Experience, a collection of three distinctive Italian properties, is inviting corporate travel planners, incentive specialists and event organisers to explore its meetings, buyout and incentive offering across Florence, Venice and Umbria. According to the 2026 Amex GBT Global Meetings & Events Forecast, 85% of meeting professionals are optimistic about the sector, with creating engaging experiences and improving attendee satisfaction their top priority for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, research from the Internova Index finds that more than half of C-Suite executives frequently combine business travel with leisure, underlining the growing demand for venues that offer more than a meeting room. All three properties within The Hospitality Experience are well placed to meet that demand, combining distinctive settings with a personalised approach to events and a culinary offer that draws directly on the character of each location.

This year marks the milestone 75th anniversary of Japan’s membership in UNESCO. Over the decades, Japan has shown an unwavering commitment to safeguarding its natural landscapes and historical treasures, aligning with global sustainable tourism initiatives. In an exciting continuation of this legacy, the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals are officially expected to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, positioning the area to become Japan’s 22nd UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.