UK Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock MP today reaffirmed government support for cruise growth as industry leaders gathered at the Port of Tyne for CLIA’s Cruise Tourism Summit. The Summit united cruise leaders, UK government representatives, ports, and tourism organisations. The programme explored ways that cruise can expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional tourism, and create lasting value for communities across the country.

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport inaugurated its new International VIP Lounge, a space designed to transform the final moments before traveling into an experience connected to Quito’s identity, architecture, gastronomy, and Andean landscape. The renovated lounge, developed by Corporación Quiport as part of the airport’s expansion and modernization plan, includes an expansion of approximately 1,560 m² and increases capacity for international passengers by 15%.

The Virgin Atlantic board announced today that Peter Norris will step down as Chair on 31 May 2026, after 14 years in the role. He will be succeeded at Virgin Atlantic by Josh Bayliss, CEO of Virgin Group. Peter has served as Chair of Virgin Atlantic since 2012, guiding Virgin Atlantic through one of its most important defining periods. He has worked with successive management teams to shape the airline’s strategy, strengthening its partnerships and championing its distinctive brand, service and people.

This summer, maybe the most compelling new opening in luxury travel is not found on land at all; its address is the ocean. Setting off on her maiden voyages on August 3, EXPLORA III invites guests to experience a more refined expression of summer travel. From the quiet majesty of the Norwegian fjords to the cinematic coastlines of New England, each Journey has been thoughtfully designed to foster deeper connection through longer stays, overnight immersions and a more unhurried pace of discovery.

Four Seasons announces the first of its 2028 Private Jet Experience journeys with the return of Uncharted Discovery and New World Icons, redesigned to seamlessly connect guests with new hotels and exclusive experiences including: Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico, and Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel, which will open later this year.

With the May half term fast approaching and the summer holiday season just a few months away, now is the ideal time to book in a family getaway that perfectly balances entertainment and relaxation. From dedicated kids’ clubs to a wide range of sporting and water-based activities, Pierre & Vacances, a leader in Spanish hospitality, offers an extensive portfolio of family-friendly properties in some of Spain’s most sought-after destinations.

Newlyweds dreaming of La Dolce Vita may be onto something. People who honeymoon in Italy are the most likely to report that they have a ‘happy marriage’, according to a new survey of 2,000 adults. Hyatt1 commissioned research on people’s honeymoon destinations and asked them to share their current marital status – offering options including ‘happily married’, ‘unhappily married’ and ‘divorced’. The boot-shaped country topped the list with 87.5% of people who honeymooned there still reporting to be ‘happily married’2. This may come as no surprise as a host of Hollywood stars and Glastonbury headliners have decided to honeymoon in the place famed for pizza, pasta and Prosecco.