Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s exclusive destination on Grand Bahama celebrated its first anniversary Sunday, July 19, 2026, after welcoming 2.4 million guests since opening on July 19, 2025. Designed to celebrate the natural beauty of Grand Bahama and the culture of The Bahamas, the destination offers guests the opportunity to connect with the island’s unique spirit while enjoying the signature fun Carnival is known for. The milestone marks a successful inaugural year defined by unforgettable guest experiences, meaningful community partnerships and economic opportunity for Grand Bahama.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has announced the future fleet plan for Hawaiian Airlines’ Neighbor Island flying – a modern fleet of Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will replace Hawaiian’s retiring Boeing 717 fleet, delivering a significantly improved guest experience and greater reliability for Hawai’i and the Hawai’i traveler. The 737-800 aircraft will feature a modern premium onboard experience that includes:

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Like Nastya, one of the world’s most watched children’s entertainment brands, today announced a launch of Like Nastya content on Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system. Available now across Emirates’ global fleet, the specially curated one-hour compilation features some of Like Nastya’s most popular episodes and is designed to entertain young travellers and families throughout their journey.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities today announced the launch of a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System, a major step in the country’s digital transformation strategy to modernize entry procedures and enhance the experience of international travelers.

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the confirmation of the purchase of five A330neo wide-body aircraft and 20 A321neo aircraft under its existing agreements with Airbus, bringing the number of confirmed aircraft orders with Airbus to 235 out of a total orderbook of 280 aircraft, in support of the airline’s growth and expansion plans for the coming years. With the confirmation of these aircraft purchases, flynas’ total confirmed orders for A330neo aircraft increase to 20, while its confirmed orders for aircraft from the A320 Family reach 215.

With destinations such as Mexico, Brazil and Peru, global brands including Accor, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and JW Marriott, airlines such as United Airlines and Air Canada, and leading travel technology companies on board, ITB Americas 2026 is establishing the first Pan-American B2B travel marketplace connecting the Americas with global markets. Just four months ahead of its inaugural edition, ITB Americas, taking place from 10 – 12 November 2026, has reached a major milestone, with 70% of the exhibition floor already sold. The strong market response demonstrates the travel industry’s demand for a dedicated platform bringing together North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America in one strategic marketplace.

The Faroes – 18 windswept islands in the wild North Atlantic, midway between Iceland and Norway – are ideally placed to offer one of 2026’s most memorable astronomical experiences. On 12 August, a deep partial solar eclipse, with more than 90% of the sun obscured, will be followed just hours later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Under a new moon, up to 100 meteors an hour could be visible in ideal conditions, with no moonlight to wash out fainter shooting stars.