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Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews WorldHotels, a global brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within BWH® Hotels, continues to grow its footprint with more than 40 hotels currently in development, building on the momentum of adding approximately 100 hotels in 2025.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Certification represents tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement Destinations International announced that 70 industry leaders earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation in 2026. They were recognized at the association’s 2026 Annual Convention taking place July 21-23 in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews In October, 2026, VisitMalta will partner with Fotorivals.com to launch an exclusive and exciting photography scavenger hunt: Malta & Gozo Quest: Capture the Islands. Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean has two sister islands, Gozo and Comino. The top three winners will receive cash awards.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed lease agreements with Skymark Airlines for seven Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for 2028 from ACG’s existing orderbook. Aircraft: 7 × Boeing 737-10 Customer: Skymark Airlines (Japan) Delivery: First aircraft in 2028 Purpose: Support Skymark’s fleet expansion and modernization while increasing capacity on high-demand routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) today announced that IndiGo, India’s largest airline and one of the fastest‑growing carriers globally, has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s flagship avionics and power systems for its record‑breaking order of 810 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft. This agreement represents the largest new-aircraft-selectable equipment win in Honeywell Aerospace history, accelerating the company’s expansion.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Farnborough International Airshow – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that British Airways has selected GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 option Airbus A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide maintenance for the engines through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive services agreement, ensuring optimized fleet efficiency and cost of ownership. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Swarovski and the Swarovski Foundation A recent collaboration between Swarovski, the Swarovski Foundation, and the United Nations illustrates how partnerships can raise awareness of the SDGs beyond traditional policy spaces. At the heart of the initiative is the SDG Swarovski Lapel Pin, inspired by the SDG colour wheel and crafted with Swarovski ReCreated™ Crystals and a recycled metal base, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainability.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews Set amidst the lush rainforest canopy and elevated above the natural surroundings of Banyan Tree Bintan, this special culinary collaboration showcases the richness and diversity of Indonesia’s culinary heritage through a contemporary lens.

Top Travel & Tourism News summarized daily by eTurboNews LetsFly celebrated its 12th anniversary by unveiling a new brand strategy aimed at becoming a “one-stop distribution infrastructure for the global travel ecosystem.” Central to this shift is the unification of its two core solutions—AeroHub and HiBeds—under a single brand architecture, enabling more seamless and efficient travel distribution.