Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open. Taking place from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s premier B2B travel and tourism exhibition is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel technology professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot.

Two iconic brands join forces to create authentic cultural experiences at tourism’s leading awards ceremonies The Fridge has been named Cultural Experiences Partner of World Travel Awards, bringing together two celebrated brands with a shared ambition to place authentic culture at the heart of the visitor experience. The partnership will see the Dubai-based entertainment company curate cultural moments that reflect the character, traditions and creative energy of World Travel Awards host destinations.

Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills has signed an agreement with the government of the Maldives to develop a $12 billion waterfront and marina destination in Ras Malé, representing one of the largest proposed foreign investment programmes in the island nation’s history. The Maldives Waterfront and Marina will be created at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon, approximately 17 minutes by speedboat from the capital, Malé. The integrated destination will combine international hotels and resorts with premium and branded residences, a marina, waterfront promenades, restaurants, retail, leisure and wellness facilities.

At Arabian Travel Market 2026, Breaking Travel News spoke directly with hotel CEOs and senior hospitality leaders across the region to explore the trends shaping the sector, from stronger domestic demand and shorter stays to more flexible hotel formats, loyalty and increasingly experience-led hospitality.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 edition of From the Sea Suite is now live online, celebrating the women helping shape the present and future of Caribbean tourism. This year’s publication spotlights women leaders from across the region — from ministers, CEOs and entrepreneurs to emerging professionals and the next generation of tourism leaders.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking.

Serbia is preparing for one of the most significant international events in its modern tourism and events calendar, with EXPO 2027 Belgrade set to run from 15 May to 15 August 2027 at a purpose-built site in Surčin. The Specialised Expo will span 93 days and is expected to attract around four million domestic and international visitors.