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Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America is highlighting Slow Travel in Colombia as one of the most rewarding ways to experience the country’s six regions: the Pacific Coast, Caribbean Coast, Caribbean Islands, the Llanos wetlands, Andes and Amazon. Here, landscapes, culture and communities await discovery, with people genuinely at the heart of every journey – each offering their own way of saying “Welcome to the country of beauty.” With travellers increasingly seeking immersive, unhurried journeys, Colombia’s river routes, coffee fincas and rural heartlands provide the perfect setting for deeper connection and discovery.

Transformative luxury resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligent, sustainable wellness through a Maldives-first collaboration with British nutri-cosmeceutical skincare brand OSKIA. The partnership introduces an exclusive menu of high-tech facials alongside a selection of full-body treatments using OSKIA’s clinically proven formulas, delivering a deeply restorative experience powered by the finest natural and bio-tech ingredients.

In the spirit of collaboration and care for the community, Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, dnata4good and several local non-profit organisations have come together to deliver 430 baby strollers to children in need.

In a spirited community effort, the Emirates Airport Services team transported the spare airport strollers to the Emirates Engineering Facility and team who upcycled them. Then dnata’s employee-driven initiative – dnata4good, stepped in to identify several local entities to deliver them to, including Hope Amel UAE, Senses and Al Noor. Each organisation expressed their gratitude and shared a different plan for using the strollers, from donating to single mothers in need, to using for emergency transportation for students, to usage on school trips and outings.

Vietnam demonstrated its clear commitment to become a serious SAF leader on Wednesday, as several key government ministries gathered in Da Nang for the country’s first international SAF summit and Asia SAF Association (ASAFA) signed two institutional agreements with state bodies.

One year on from publishing its aspirational Flying Towards Net Zero roadmap, Wizz Air, the leading carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is sharing new insights from a non-representative passenger survey¹ exploring attitudes to air travel, climate change and the aviation sector’s transition.

Aviation remains a critical driver of connectivity and economic activity across Europe, supporting around 86.5 million jobs globally and contributing approximately 3.9% of global GDP². It underpins tourism, trade and regional development. As the sector moves toward long term decarbonisation, balancing the need for accessible mobility with meaningful emissions reductions remains a defining challenge.

Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has assumed operations of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, a contemporary lifestyle destination on the Arabian Gulf in Mangaf. The project marks the next chapter in Kerten Hospitality’s growth in Kuwait, where the group has been operational since 2021 with The House Hotel Al Khiran.

The Emirates Group today released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels, despite a disruptive and challenging 12th month in its financial year. Emirates is the world’s most profitable airline in the 2025-26 reporting period.

A leading AI-powered travel booking startup named Mindtrip announced the launch of its all-inclusive flight booking experience powered by conversational artificial intelligence, created in collaboration with Sabre and PayPal. The Agentic AI flight booking system is designed to transform how travelers seamlessly book and manage their flights using advanced technology.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is hosting a unique Leadership Cruise on Egypt’s Suez Canal, one of the world’s most remarkable symbols of global trade.

Attended by over 300 leaders from the public and private sectors, the WTTC Leadership Cruise is supported by the Egyptian Government, with sponsors including the Antonio Lefebvre Foundation, Visit Egypt, Crystal Cruises, Coral Travel Group and luxury tour specialist Abercrombie & Kent.

Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President – Operations (Central & Southern Thailand) and Government & Business Relations at Dusit International, and President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), has received the prestigious Thailand Meetings Leadership Award at the inaugural Thailand MICE Legacy Awards 2026, organised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

Presented during MICE Day 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on 29 April 2026, the award recognises individuals who have played a significant role in advancing Thailand’s meetings sector and strengthening the country’s position as a leading international MICE destination.