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• Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

  Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006. What began as six flights a week has grown alongside an airline that now operates a fleet of 124 aircraft to 118 destinations worldwide. Two decades on, the airline is in a renewed phase of growth, with demand across its European markets continuing to strengthen. When Etihad first flew to Paris in June 2006, it was a young airline, less than three years old, with a network of around 34 destinations and a fleet of 17 aircraft.

  Published: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:34:59 +0000

• World Cup travel fuels airline visibility surge but disruption and cost dominate the conversation

  New analysis from media intelligence provider, CARMA shows that the FIFA World Cup is putting airlines in the spotlight, with 877 articles analysed across four airline brands and 3,824 social media mentions. American Airlines leads media share with 33% of coverage, followed by Qatar Airways (27%), Delta Air Lines (27%) and United Airlines (13%).

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:45 +0000

• SILVERSEA CONCLUDES 2026 VENETIAN SOCIETY REUNION VOYAGE WITH SHOW-STOPPING FINALE

  Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has concluded its 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow. From 19 June to 1 July, first-time guests and Venetian Society members – those enrolled in Silversea’s loyalty programme – travelled to 10 ports across France, Italy, and Malta on a roundtrip voyage from Nice, hosted by Silversea President Bert Hernandez and other brand executives. The itinerary, selected by Venetian Society members, was marked by exclusive touches arranged specially for this sailing, from commemorative gifts to reflect destinations visited, to themed culinary experiences and enhanced entertainment. Guests celebrated the end of the voyage with a spectacular grand finale, as a farewell fireworks display illuminated the night sky in Portofino, Italy on 30 June.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:22 +0000

• Hotel Leadership Conference announces 2027 theme and Conference Chair

  ‘Unbreakable: The Human Advantage’ has been announced as the theme for the Hotel Leadership Conference 2027, with the Master Innholders appointing Tej Walia MI, Managing Director of Foxhills Club & Resort, as Conference Chair. Taking place on 11–12 January 2027 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, the annual conference will bring together owners, operators and business leaders from across the hospitality sector to explore one of the industry’s most pressing questions: how can businesses drive performance and growth while keeping people at the heart of decision-making?

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:33:20 +0000

• Oceania Cruises® Partners With Clodagh McKenna on Brand-New ITV Series “Clodagh: Cooking at Home”

  Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, today announced a new collaboration with acclaimed chef and broadcaster Clodagh McKenna, bringing together two culinary worlds rooted in exceptional food and relaxed elegance.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:29:21 +0000

• Millennium Hotels and Resorts launches Culinary Compass Campaign in London

  Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global leader in hospitality, is bringing a new flavour of loyalty to the UK capital with the launch of Culinary Compass, a year-long dining campaign designed to inspire guests, members and event delegates to discover the breadth of the group’s London restaurant portfolio.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:17 +0000

• Virgin Voyages celebrates UK First Mate Appreciation Month

  Virgin Voyages is celebrating its UK trade partners throughout July with First Mate Appreciation Month. The campaign is designed to thank agents with extra incentives, giveaways and exclusive opportunities. As part of the campaign, every booking logged through First Mate Loot – the online agent incentive platform – will earn First Mates £15, three times the usual £5 per booking.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:03:12 +0000

• Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives Unveils a New Chapter of Culinary and Wellness Events this Autumn / Winter

  Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has unveiled a calendar of culinary and wellness experiences for late 2026, welcoming holistic wellness expert Dr. Doshi, alongside Michelin-starred chefs Karim Khouani and Tristan Brandt as part of its ongoing Sirru Icons Series. Bringing high-profile collaborators and world-class talent to the Maldives, the series transforms Sirru Fen Fushi into a stage for iconic moments and memories.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:09:46 +0000

• Hollywood Composer Unveils World’s First Soundtrack Inspired by a Cruise

  Acclaimed composer Benjamin Squires has announced the launch of his new album, Soundtrack for the Seas - the world’s first original musical score of a cruise. Inspired by a voyage to seek out the Northern Lights, it was created in his new role as the first ever Composer-in-Residence for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and the cruise industry as a whole

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:57:35 +0000

• WTM Spotlight Riyadh research partner highlights rapid rise of Chinese visitors to Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Arabia is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for Chinese travellers, as new research from Dragon Trail International, a research partner of WTM Spotlight Riyadh, highlights the Kingdom’s growing appeal among one of the world’s most influential outbound tourism markets.

  Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:43:02 +0000