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Global business travel prices are expected to remain elevated through the remainder of 2026 before beginning to moderate in 2027, with variations expected across regions, according to a new Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) forecast. In its just-released 2027 Global Business Travel Forecast, the GBTA notes that pricing pressures are expected to ease gradually next year, but travel costs are unlikely to return to prior levels, as many of the forces driving higher prices have become long-term features of the industry rather than short-term disruptions. Commenting on the forecast, GBTA’s CEO, Suzanne Neufang observed that: “Business travel remains a powerful…

Kensington has expanded its partnership with Ancestry, announcing the launch of new Personal Heritage Journeys itineraries that offer travellers more ways to explore the towns, regions and historical sites directly connected to their family history. The operator explains that a Personal Heritage Journey is more than a tour, it’s a privately guided trip built entirely around a family’s roots and a powerful way for travelers to connect with their own past. Kensington invites them to Go with Gratitude, stepping into a story that they have only ever read about. Helen Giontsis, President of Kensington, explained that: “The most meaningful journeys are personal,…

Trisha Paytas is reacting to online scrutiny over Ariana Grande’s body. “I do feel the internet is getting so comfortable talking about bodies, but specifically women’s bodies,” Paytas, 38, said in a Sunday, August 3, TikTok video after it was announced that Grande will no longer take part in a West End production of the musical Sunday in the Park With George next year. According to Paytas, “Fat people or even larger or even like midsize-to-larger people have always been getting the body-shaming,” but she said “body-checking” of people with smaller physiques is becoming “more intense.” Grande’s appearance in her…

Pese a que 2026 está siendo un año complicado para cambiar de móvil, aún hay algunos lanzamientos interesantes, tanto en la gama alta como en la de entrada.La gama económica del mercado se prepara para recibir una adición muy relevante en las próximas semanas por parte de Redmi, la filial de Xiaomi enfocada a crear dispositivos de coste ajustado pero prestaciones decentes. El terminal en cuestión es el Redmi 17 5G, que busca asentarse como una alternativa sólida para los usuarios que priorizan la autonomía máxima sobre cualquier otro apartado. Sus características filtradas dejan ver una apuesta clara por componentes…

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is encouraging proactive and holistic destination stewardship as international tourism continues to grow. It is an approach designed ensure that tourism creates lasting value for residents, businesses and visitors alike. And when managed proactively, the WTTC believes that tourism growth provides significant opportunities and with stronger planning, collaboration with residents and evidence-based decision-making, destinations can build a tourism model that supports communities’ day-to-day wellbeing while unlocking the full economic and social benefits of Travel & Tourism. To support this approach, WTTC has published a concise and practical policy brief, Destination Stewardship: Creating Value for…

According to new research from Global Payments, digital wallets — including Apple Pay and Google Pay — now account for nearly one-third of all online spending in Canada. The new report highlights the growing importance of offering travellers greater payment flexibility when booking flights, accommodations, cruises, and vacation packages. While credit cards remain the dominant online payment method in Canada, representing 46% of e-commerce transaction value in 2025, digital wallets have firmly established themselves as the country’s second most-used payment method at 32%. However, by 2030, digital wallets are forecast to make up 37% of Canadian online spending, while credit…

Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain – here’s what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last. Italy recently took the decision to temporarily suspend the Schengen agreement with Spain from August 1st, after tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, Spain’s enclave in north Africa. An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta last week, with over 48,000 returning to Morocco within a day. At least 60 people died trying to reach Ceuta, according to Spanish officials. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

Neon has released the first trailer for the Lily James-starring crime thriller, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo. In this film, our bad lieutenant is a corrupt gambler in the Metropolitan Police Force who finds himself thrown into a tangled case after a mysterious FBI agent arrives in Tokyo to investigate the disappearance of a politician’s daughter. All whilst this is going on, a killer in the yakuza underworld is keeping a close eye on them. The film is directed by the prolific Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, best known for his controversial and violent films such as Audition, Ichi the Killer, and 13…

Scenic Group has unveiled its new 2028-29 collection of Scenic Eclipse II voyages and handcrafted land journeys across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific, marking the Discovery Yacht’s return to the region following her successful 2024 and 2025 seasons. From the Kimberley region and Tasmania, to New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and the islands of the South Pacific, this collection combines iconic cities with some of the region’s unique coastlines. Guests can circumnavigate Japan during its celebrated cherry blossom season, while new itineraries add destinations including Palau, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tasmania. Expedition-style voyages will also explore…

Air Transat has announced that its non-stop service between Montreal and Dakar will become a year-round route. Introduced in June 2026, the service will now continue through the winter season with one weekly flight during the winter 2026–2027 season. Flights will be operated using the Airbus A330, the largest-capacity aircraft in Air Transat’s fleet. As the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Montreal–Dakar route will continue to meet year-round demand from Quebec’s Senegalese community while also providing travellers with a convenient gateway to West Africa. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “This route plays an…