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Lock in your clients' 2027 UK & Europe trips at 2026 prices before 30 June as the small-group touring experts drop their popular Back-Roads Price Freeze campaign. Plus, there's even more options with four new itineraries debuting next year.

Visit Sunshine Coast has appointed Renee Guillien as Head of Industry and Trade Development, bringing over 25 years of tourism and hospitality experience. The appointment strengthens the regional tourism organisation's focus on trade development and industry capability across the Sunshine Coast region.

Airbnb and Expedia flag demand concerns in 2026 as Middle East geopolitical tensions trigger travel cancellations and booking slowdowns. Both platforms revise Q2 guidance downward, signaling broader travel industry headwinds.

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel sign strategic MoU with Vietnamese resort operator Vinpearl in May 2026, launching exclusive Vietnam packages and curated experiences for Indian leisure and MICE travelers.

MakeMyTrip expands Vietravel partnership across Southeast Asia in 2026, adding Cambodia and Laos to its Vietnam offerings. The strategic alliance creates multi-country itineraries designed specifically for Indian travellers seeking curated regional experiences.

MakeMyTrip extends Vietravel partnership across Cambodia and Laos in 2026, offering Indian travellers seamless multi-country Southeast Asia packages with curated regional expertise.

French artist JR's massive Grand Canal installation 'Il Gesto' at Venice Biennale sparks unprecedented tourism surge, blending Renaissance art with food equality messaging and interactive storytelling.

Finnair restores direct Helsinki-Toronto flights after 11-year hiatus, launching three weekly A330 services May 4, 2026. Major boost for transatlantic tourism, business, and Nordic-North American connectivity.

Royal Air Maroc announces major frequency increase on Casablanca-São Paulo route from March 2027, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Morocco and Brazil with expanded connectivity.

Kosovo's tourism sector surges with 2.7% YoY growth in foreign tourist overnights in March 2026, led by visitors from Germany, Switzerland, and Albania—signaling the Balkans' emergence as a global travel destination.

KLM increases Amsterdam-São Paulo service to 9 weekly flights starting October 25, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet surging Europe-South America travel demand.

Greece records 6.4% tourism growth reaching 43M visitors in 2025. US, Russia, Germany drive surge with €23.63B revenue. Record cruise tourism and business travel growth reshape Mediterranean tourism landscape.