Hostaway, the leading AI-driven vacation rental property management software (PMS), today announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires come as the company enters its next phase of scaling, following a milestone year in 2025 where it became the first vacation rental management software unicorn. Joining the executive leadership team are Robert Goldenberg as Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy, Janis Rozenblats as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and AI, and Darcy Kurtz as Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate global brand growth.

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) wins praise for its new Food and Beverage Standard, a significant milestone in advancing sustainability across F&B operations in the global hospitality and tourism industries. Among other provisions, the new Standard requires companies seeking GSTC certification to ensure that at least 30% of main dishes and meal options are plant-based or predominantly plant-based (defined in the Standard as at least 95% plant-based by weight).

Interest in Italy’s rich history and cultural heritage is on the rise, with searches for “Pompeii tours”1 increasing by more than 5,000% over the last month, while searches for “UNESCO Italy”2 have risen by 80% in the past week alone. While Italy is known for its food, coastline and picturesque towns, it is also home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world, with 61 recognised cultural and natural landmarks3. From Rome’s iconic ruins and Pompeii’s frozen in time streets to Sicily’s Greek temples and Ravenna’s Byzantine mosaics, every region offers a different chapter of the country’s story.

Avianca Cargo, a member of the Abra Group, and DSV, joined forces to transport 58 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela in support of communities affected by the recent earthquakes. Operated by an A330F freighter, the humanitarian flight departed from Miami and arrived in Caracas carrying medical supplies, food, hydration kits, personal hygiene products, and other essential relief items to help address the most urgent needs of affected communities.

As Hong Kong’s summer weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with periods of extreme heat, high humidity, and occasional rain showers and thunderstorms, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) continues to enhance its facilities and operations to better support guests and cast members throughout the season.

Sonoma County in Northern California is embracing the easing pace of modern travel with ‘Slonoma’ – inviting visitors to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience life at the source. Long-known as a haven for pioneers seeking a more grounded way of living, the opportunities to go Slonoma in Sonoma County offer visitors the chance to travel in a way that’s intentional, restorative and deeply connected to place.

Brits are more likely to have seen overseas landmarks than British ones, according to research. The poll of 2,000 adults revealed more have seen the Eiffel Tower (55 per cent) than some of Britain’s most popular landmarks, including Tower of London (54 per cent), Tower Bridge (53 per cent) and Trafalgar Square (52 per cent). As well as more people visiting them, it was found they were also more likely to be able to identify landmarks abroad than those on home soil.