France and Saudi Arabia have announced plans for a vast new €6 billion entertainment destination near Paris, in a landmark investment that could reshape the European theme park landscape and create one of the continent’s most ambitious new tourism developments.

Michael Owen’s Kids’ Football Camp is returning to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort for its third edition, running from 14 to 17 October 2026. Following two successful camps, the former England striker will be back on Fares Island to coach young guests through skills sessions, team challenges and a final match in Baa Atoll.

Banyan Tree Krabi, one of Thailand’s torchbearers in the fields of sustainability and eco-friendliness, proved its credentials once again when it took home first prize in Barista Mixology and second place in the culinary category at the “Hotel Expo Krabi Go Green 2026” challenge in Krabi on 24 July, 2026. The winning drink in the mixology contest was a harmonious blend of locally-grown coffee mixed with seasonal fruits, concocted by Dawadee Songprasert, affectionately known as Khun Dao, of Banyan Tree Krabi’s beachfront Kredkaew Bar.

In recent years, the idea of a wellness holiday has often been shaped by carefully planned programmes. From sunrise yoga and fitness retreats to longevity treatments and curated daily itineraries, the focus has frequently been on making the most of every moment. Whilst there is still a place for that, Spring Hotels is seeing guests across its six-hotel portfolio in south Tenerife increasingly seek something a little simpler. Rather than returning home feeling like they’ve completed another programme, they’re looking for holidays that leave them rested, reconnected and genuinely refreshed. More time together. More time outdoors. Less pressure to plan every hour of the day.

eviivo, the all-in-one property and booking management platform for hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments, short-term rentals and other independent accommodations, today announced a new integration with Dida, a leading APAC B2B travel distributor. The integration enables eligible independent hotels to distribute live rates and availability to Dida’s network of more than 40,000 travel distributors directly from eviivo Suite, helping properties access growing APAC travel demand without adding operational complexity.

Renaissance Goa hotel – part of Marriott Bonvoy has announced a collaboration with actor Janhvi Kapoor, marking a significant new chapter for the property. The collaboration brings together one of Indian cinema’s most versatile contemporary actors with a hotel that has since opening in January 2026, positioned itself as a design-led address in Goa.

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has confirmed Sabre as the official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner, reinforcing its focus on technology and innovation, with artificial intelligence (AI), data, and digital transformation among the key themes shaping the conference programme. The appointment comes as travel businesses increasingly focus on AI applications that improve operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and deliver more connected traveller experiences. According to Sabre, the industry is moving beyond AI that recommends, to agentic AI that acts and is capable of managing increasingly complex traveller journeys in real time.