Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has put plainly that the financing of resilience building is critical to protecting the livelihoods of tourism dependent countries and, ultimately, the future of tourism. In supporting   resilience building in a real sense, destinations will be able to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from increasingly complex global crises, warning that the world has entered a new ‘Age of Resilience.’

Safari Guru is encouraging travel advisors to take a more strategic approach to selling the Great Migration, positioning it not as a one-moment spectacle, but as a dynamic, year-round wildlife journey shaped by rainfall, grazing patterns, region and timing. According to the Australian-based African safari specialist, one of the biggest barriers to selling the Migration well is the persistent misconception that it is a fixed event defined only by dramatic river crossings. In reality, the Great Migration is a continuous movement through the wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, with different phases delivering very different guest experiences across Tanzania and Kenya.

The Collinson Group, the global leader in loyalty, customer engagement, insurance and airport experiences, is strengthening its position in the growing experience economy through a further £1.5m investment in FitTech platform 10XU. The investment, made through Collinson Investments, reflects the Group’s strategy to support businesses shaping the future of experiences, with health and wellness identified as a key area of opportunity. Consumer spending is continuing to shift from physical goods towards meaningful experiences, including travel, dining, entertainment, events and wellbeing. Collinson believes this trend is creating significant opportunities for businesses that can bring travel and wellness together in relevant and accessible ways.

Tesco has today launched its ‘Back From Holiday Shop’, a pop up designed to help returning travellers replenish the essentials and stock-up on the home comforts they’ve missed most while away.  The initiative follows new research revealing that a quarter (25%) of Brits find coming home to an empty fridge one of the most frustrating parts of returning from holiday. To make the journey home that little bit easier, Tesco has teamed up with Clubcard Reward partner easyJet holidays and London Southend Airport to bring the ‘Back From Holiday Shop’ directly to the airport baggage hall. Offering Brits the ultimate welcome home, returning holidaymakers will be able to pick up a complimentary bag of Tesco essentials straight from the baggage carousel.

From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, spectacular natural landscapes, unique cultures, haute cuisine, moments of well-being, exclusive lodges and expeditions combine to create travel experiences that fall far beyond the ordinary. In Chile, luxury does not mean ostentation, but rather authentic experiences. From the Atacama Desert in the north to the fjords of Patagonia in the south, the country offers exceptional travel experiences in which nature, authentic encounters and comfort blend in perfect harmony. Whether under the starry skies of the Atacama, amongst the vineyards of prestigious wine-growing regions, enjoying a relaxing soak in thermal springs or aboard an expedition ship through the Patagonian fjords, Chile stands out as one of the world’s most fascinating long-haul destinations.

Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded debit cards, today publishes The Reinvention of Loyalty, a new whitepaper examining how changing technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping loyalty in Europe. The whitepaper comes as pressure on household budgets has intensified competition for discretionary spending, making loyalty programmes more important to airlines and hotel groups. They are also becoming significant profit engines for brands in their own right: in June, British Airways owner IAG set an ambitious target for its loyalty division operating Avios, aiming to almost double operating profit to €1 billion within five years.

IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of business events, expanding its Event Tech & Services offering to help event professionals discover practical innovation, solve real business challenges and stay ahead of what’s next. Every meeting, every experience and every opportunity is designed to create conversations, spark new ideas and unlock value that maximises the return on every conversation and every moment.