A year after reopening as an eco-conscious lifestyle resort, Eri Maldives is making its mark through its house reef, informal hospitality and intimate island atmosphere. For General Manager Haroon Mohamed, it is also an opportunity to bring two decades of international experience home.

With foreign hotel guest numbers up 12.5% and the UK historically among its leading international markets, Mozambique is emerging as a compelling alternative for British travellers seeking more than the traditional African holiday.

The Global Travel Futures Forum 2026 brings together global leaders from travel, tourism, technology, finance and innovation to explore the industry’s future. The forum highlights the power of cross-industry collaboration in addressing emerging challenges, driving innovation and shaping the next era of global travel.

Experience Fumo Covent Garden, the vibrant Italian restaurant from the family-run San Carlo group Situated on St Martin’s Lane, in the heart of London’s theatre district, Fumo brings a contemporary twist to authentic Italian dining, with a menu of beautifully prepared sharing plates inspired by Italy’s rich culinary traditions. From freshly prepared pasta and indulgent seafood dishes to flavourful meat plates and classic antipasti, the menu invites guests to mix, match and discover a variety of Italian flavours.

With the spooky season around the corner, ghost tours and Halloween experiences are set to take centre stage. But according to Bókun, a Tripadvisor company, growing interest in dark tourism is helping fuel demand for ghostly experiences year-round. To explore how rising global fascination with the supernatural is translating into year-round bookings, Bókun has shared insights from tour operators, alongside data revealing growing demand for people booking spooky tours on their own doorstep.

ADIPEC 2026 will open on Monday, 2 November, bringing together more than 40 ministers, alongside policymakers, regulators, global CEOs and decision-makers, for four days of high-level discussions, investment and business engagement. The event will feature more than 1,800 speakers and a record 2,260 exhibiting companies.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.5% compared to September 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.3%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 0.2% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.2% (-0.3 ppt compared to September 2025).