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Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Seoul, South Korea, marking the launch of its new daily service between London Heathrow and Incheon International Airport, opening up a vibrant new destination for UK travellers.
Today’s VS208 was met on the tarmac in Incheon with celebrations alongside Corneel Koster, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic, representatives from Incheon International Airport Corporation and the Korea Tourism Organisation.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:36:06 +0000
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Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, revealing the sector significantly outpaced global economic growth.
According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached arecord US$11.6 trillion in 2025, accounting for 9.8% of the global economy. The sector’s growth (4.1%) exceeded overall global economic growth (2.8%) by almost 50%, underscoring its role as a primary engine of global expansion.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:32:02 +0000
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NEIT proudly presents Sin Plan, the first chapter of the NEIT OUT format, during Salone del Mobile where installations, openings, and events follow one another at a relentless pace. As part of this presentation, NEIT Whiskey offers a moment to slow down, coinciding with the launch of a new limited edition expression, matured in a mezcal cask.
Conceived as an open and flexible platform, NEIT OUT was created as a series of pop-up moments in which the brand connects with people, places, and conversations. Each edition takes shape from its own context, while keeping curiosity, sharing, and freedom at its core.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:13 +0000
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Who will control travel in 2046: AI companies, governments, or the travelers themselves? What will determine value in an AI-driven industry? And will travel remain accessible to all, or become a privilege?
These questions were at the heart of the inaugural Leadership Exchange, hosted by Phocuswright, a leading global travel research and events company, and ITB Berlin, on March 3, 2026, at CityCube Berlin.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:58:42 +0000
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AYANA Midplaza Jakarta proudly announces the appointment of Morris Tiedemann as its new General Manager. Bringing nearly three decades of international hospitality leadership across Europe, the Middle East, and China, Mr. Tiedemann steps into the role with a clear vision to further elevate the hotel as one of Jakarta’s most distinguished urban destinations.
Strategically positioned in the heart of the capital, AYANA Midplaza Jakarta has long been recognised as a sanctuary within the city where business, culture, wellness, and refined dining converge. Under Mr. Tiedemann’s leadership, the hotel enters a new chapter focused on thoughtful growth, authentic guest experiences, and people-centric excellence.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:56:50 +0000
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Valpas and Select Green Hotels are bringing bed bug-safe certification into the booking experience for the first time. Travellers using the sustainable hotel platform will now be able to see which hotels hold Valpas certification making “bed bug-safe” a visible, verifiable attribute before a reservation is made.
“Bed bug safety belongs where every other hotel standard already lives: in the booking flow, visible to the traveller before they decide” says Martim Gois, Co-Founder and CEO of Valpas. “Select Green Hotels shares our belief that trust should be built before not after arrival. This is what it looks like when a new hotel category becomes real and bookable.”
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:53:22 +0000
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Travelers seeking a Disney spring fling can find special rates starting at $92 per night plus tax, available to book and stay now through June 30, at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:41:49 +0000
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According to the National Geographic Institute, Costa Rica’s marine territory is ten times larger than its land area, yet this reality is not always part of the country’s collective awareness. In response, and with the goal of promoting conservation and education, the essential COSTA RICA country brand launched Costa Rica Blue, a digital platform designed to bring Costa Ricans closer to the knowledge and importance of their oceans.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:06:42 +0000
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Omio, the world’s leading multimodal travel platform, has today announced the launch of its ChatGPT app to enable passengers to search and compare travel options in real time through conversational AI.
The launch represents a key step in Omio’s ambition to become a leading AI-native platform. It brings Omio’s global transport network of over 3,000 partners to ChatGPT’s 900 million weekly users, marking a significant shift in how travel is planned and booked.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:03:24 +0000
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Couples seeking an extraordinary destination wedding can now exchange vows in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural settings with Bhaya Cruises, offering bespoke celebrations set against the dramatic limestone karsts and the emerald waters of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:01:13 +0000