Guinea has signed a US$42 million private investment agreement to redevelop Rogbanè beach in Conakry, advancing plans to broaden its visitor economy. The project includes hotels, a marina and a promenade, although no public opening date has been announced. Signed on 4 August 2026, the agreement covers approximately 15 hectares over 20 years. It also
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has redesigned Hyatt Leverage, bringing hotel reservations, preferred rates and travel administration into one platform for eligible small and medium-sized businesses. Announced on 30 October 2026, the upgrade offers access to more than 1,300 Hyatt hotels worldwide. The platform combines booking management with payment and spending oversight, helping companies organise employee accommodation
Jamaica is rebuilding its winter accommodation offering as major resorts resume operations and others prepare to welcome guests before Christmas 2026. The phased recovery follows Hurricane Melissa’s damage in October 2025, which disrupted hotels and businesses dependent on international visitors. Royalton Negril and several other established properties are already operating. Meanwhile, Sandals and Bahia Principe
Air Tahiti Nui plans to introduce free Starlink internet across its entire Boeing 787-9 fleet in 2027, expanding connectivity for passengers travelling to and from French Polynesia. An agreement with SpaceX covers every travel class, making the proposed service available without an additional Wi-Fi charge. The airline intends to support messaging, online work and entertainment,
Visit Iceland is turning online meeting fatigue into an invitation to discover Icelandic craft, communities and a slower pace of life. Its Authentic Icelandic Knittakers campaign replaces automated meeting assistants with residents who join video calls and knit while listening. Developed with creative agencies M+C Saatchi North America and Peel, the initiative playfully gives the
TUI has begun its 2026/27 winter charter programme to Goa, connecting Manchester and London Gatwick with four weekly direct services. Around 20,000 British visitors are expected through the two UK gateways during the season. The opening Manchester flight arrived at Manohar International Airport in Mopa with nearly 300 passengers. A London Gatwick charter scheduled for
Discover Airlines has taken over selected Lufthansa services from Frankfurt and Munich for the winter 2026/27 season. Effective from 25 October 2026, the changes affect connections to Lyon and Reykjavík Keflavík, alongside revised arrangements for Málaga. Three routes have transferred from Lufthansa mainline to Discover Airlines: Frankfurt–Lyon, Munich–Lyon and Frankfurt–Reykjavík Keflavík. Lufthansa flight numbers remain
Air Transat has launched year-round nonstop flights between Montréal and Istanbul, expanding Canadian access to Türkiye and onward international destinations. The inaugural service departed Montréal–Trudeau International Airport on 29 October 2026, with the airline confirming the launch the following day. The route offers up to two weekly services using Airbus A330 aircraft. It gives Québec
London Heathrow recorded the strongest departure punctuality among four major European hubs in 2025, ahead of Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle. The comparison gives winter travellers another measure to consider alongside fares, flight times and airport connections. Heathrow achieved 79% annual departure punctuality, compared with Amsterdam’s 71%, Frankfurt’s 68% and Paris CDG’s
Qatar Airways has scheduled a new connection linking Doha, Bogotá and Caracas, creating additional travel options between the Middle East and northern South America. The announced launch date was 4 November 2026, following a postponement from July. The planned twice-weekly service uses Boeing 777-200LR aircraft and connects Qatar with Colombia and Venezuela. It also creates
Spain’s Meliá Hotels International and Barceló Hotel Group have returned to the World Travel & Tourism Council alongside Uber. Their participation forms part of a broader membership expansion, with the organisation reporting 50 additions during 2026. Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental have also taken Executive Committee seats, strengthening luxury hospitality representation within the council’s leadership.
Grand Hyatt The Red Sea has opened on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, adding 430 rooms, suites and villas to the coastal destination. The resort combines holiday accommodation with extensive wellness facilities and major spaces for conferences, weddings and incentive travel. The opening makes it the second Hyatt-branded property at The Red Sea destination and the
