Strengthening Tourism for a Resilient and Regenerative Future was the theme of the 20th anniversary WTM Ministers’ Summit, held on day two of World Travel Market, London 2026, part of RX Global. The summit, held in association with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is one of the largest annual gatherings of tourism ministers, with 50 present for this year.

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Listening and liaising with customers, communities and industry partners was a key theme debated across the stages during the second day of WTM London, part of RX Global. Speakers on the accessibility panel on the Wanderlust Stage urged the travel industry to listen more and give disabled travellers better information to help them make travel decisions.

Bangladesh has officially launched a global partnership campaign to celebrate the centenary of its iconic Paddle Steamer PS Mahsud, which will complete 100 years in 2028. The campaign, titled “100 Years • 100 Global Partners,” was formally unveiled on 03 November,2026 by Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom, at the Bangladesh Tourism Board Pavilion during the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 at ExCeL London.

Elevate World, a leading UAE-based global travel and tourism group, is expanding its ancillary product offering through its GoElevate brand, adding a wider portfolio of activities, attraction tickets, event and concert tickets, experiences and airport transfers as it takes its offering beyond accommodation. These products, previously available only through the Elevate DMC brand, are now open to a wider audience through GoElevate, the group’s online distribution platform. To support the expansion, Elevate World is investing in technology that sources the right ancillary products for each destination and matches them to the needs of its demand partners, using the latest AI technologies through Yara AI. Announced at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, the expansion comes alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

From holiday lights and festive performances to classic cars and waterfront celebrations, the Daytona Beach area is ready to welcome visitors for a holiday season. With a variety of signature events and seasonal traditions, Daytona Beach offers families, couples and friends plenty of reasons to celebrate the holidays along Florida’s Atlantic coast.

UK tour operator Cape Verde Experience is celebrating 20 years of operating holidays to Cape Verde, alongside a major accolade for its local handling partner, Barracuda Tours, which has been named Cape Verde’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The twin milestones highlight Cape Verde Experience’s long-standing commitment to the destination and the local partnerships that help deliver holidays across the archipelago.

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks Edgar Tang was 32 and on holiday in London when a call from his doctor changed his life. He was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. His only symptom had been a swollen lymph node on the left side...

The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, in the 2026 US midterm elections. The party won several historic victories in traditionally Republican states such as Kansas and Texas, while Georgia’s incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff – the youngest serving US Senator at 39 – was re-elected for a second term, defeating 59-year-old Republican challenger Mike Collins. “Thank you, Georgia. Tonight, we celebrate this victory, and...

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta has spent decades trying to make classical music feel less like a members-only club. The orchestra’s CEO, Margaret Yang, says the belief that classical music concerts are exclusively formal affairs is outdated and restrictive. This is why she is taking classical music beyond the concert hall. The Music in Films festival, launched in October with Movie Movie – the film and lifestyle brand under Hong Kong cinema chain Broadway Circuit – features three recent films that...

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Earlier this year, mainland China’s biggest hotpot restaurant chain, Haidilao, made news by announcing it would enter the Western-style fast-food market with Fresh Burger, serving pizza, pasta, fried chicken and beef patties in buns. Industry observers predicted that chains such as McDonald’s, KFC and Jollibee might soon be shaking in their boots. Although Fresh Burger has yet to debut in Hong Kong, several other mainland Chinese fast-food brands have recently landed in the city, albeit quietly....

The iconic luxury resort is extending its ongoing enhancement project to further refine design details and elevate the guest experience The post Park Hyatt Dubai Sets Reopening for First Half of 2027 appeared first on Business Traveller.

Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård’s romantic fantasy film Wicker, based on the short story The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills, is one of the buzziest films out right now. The English actress plays a lonely fisherwoman who asks a basket weaver (Peter Dinklage) to make her a husband out of wicker. His creation, played by Skarsgård, quickly becomes the talk of their small town as his blossoming romance with the fisherwoman disrupts the status quo. In real life, Olivia Colman found her true...

Foreign military attachés pay tribute to Long March martyrs

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One of watchmaking’s go-to materials, steel, or more specifically stainless steel, has finally made the leap into fine jewellery. Tough enough for decades of daily wear, and easy to source compared with precious metals like gold or platinum, stainless steel is getting the jewellery treatment, cropping up in some of the most desirable new collections, not just as a cheaper substitute for gold – currently priced at an all-time high – but for its own unique qualities. Steel is not a single metal...

Unmanaged menopause symptoms are not just impacting women, but costing the Canadian economy $3.5 billion and 540,000 lost workdays every year, according to the Menopause Foundation of Canada.

Home renovations can be costly and disruptive. Why spend money improving a property you rent? Because, argues Ella Bridgland, founder of Hong Kong-based Studio Ella, feeling comfortable in your domestic surroundings is crucial to happiness. “A home is the backdrop to everything: you may entertain there, work there and build a significant part of your life around that space,” she says. “You might not own the building, but for the duration of time you live there, it is unquestionably your home.” A...

The “son of a son of a sailor” grew up on the Gulf, and a new exhibition, hoping to attract the Parrothead nation, celebrates his early life and career. A Times journalist and friend offers a look.

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Forget mediocre museum cafés. From New York to Paris and London, celebrated chefs are transforming cultural institutions into dining destinations, where ambitious restaurants now rival the artwork for visitors' attention. The post The Art of Dining: Why World-Class Chefs Are Moving Into Museums appeared first on Business Traveller.

After eight years of renovations, the Waldorf Astoria New York returns with spectacular suites, restored Art Deco glamour and exceptional dining. But does Manhattan’s legendary hotel still have its magic? The post Hotel Review: Waldorf Astoria, New York — Has Manhattan’s Grand Dame Reclaimed Her Crown? appeared first on Business Traveller.

Business and mountain adventures go hand in hand at Taos Ski Valley The post Fly Taos is Putting Taos Ski Valley on the Map appeared first on Business Traveller.

Nearly half of travelers now use AI to plan trips, but automated bookings raise fresh questions about trust, privacy and control as airlines explore letting intelligent assistants purchase tickets. The post Nearly Half of Travelers Now Use AI to Plan Trips. Will They Trust It to Book? appeared first on Business Traveller.

ROBINSON, the premium club brand of TUI Hotels & Resorts, is further expanding its presence in Egypt and will operate two clubs in Somabay in the future. At the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, ROBINSON and the Abu Soma Development Company extended the contract for the existing ROBINSON SOMA BAY until 2028. At the same time, the partners are developing a second ROBINSON club around one kilometre away. The planned new-build resort, with around 250 rooms, will be designed as an adults-only resort and is scheduled to open in 2029.

Goa Tourism is strengthening its engagement with the UK travel market at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, being held from November 3–5, with a focus on expanding industry partnerships, reinforcing air connectivity and promoting Goa’s appeal as a destination for longer stays and workations. With the winter charter season underway, the state is showcasing a wider range of experiences to British travellers, extending beyond its renowned coastline to include heritage, culture, wellness, nature, wildlife and hinterland tourism.

Award-winning social enterprise Women in Travel CIC was at WTM London this week to unveil its new branding, logo and vision. Women in Travel CIC supports underserved and underrepresented women into employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in travel and tourism, and the new branding is designed to celebrate its first 10 years of social impact, whilst looking ahead with vision and ambition towards a more inclusive travel and tourism industry, where women from all backgrounds can access, participate in, influence and benefit from economic opportunities equitably.

Combining the diversity of its regions with new approaches to destination marketing, Italy is presenting a redesigned national pavilion at World Travel Market London, which opened on 3 November at ExCeL London and runs until 5 November 2026. Backed by the Ministry of Tourism and organised by ENIT S.p.A.- Italian National Tourism Boad, the Italian National Tourist Board, the pavilion covers more than 2,000 square metres and hosts institutions, destinations and tourism businesses under a single brand, ITALIA. The aim is to present the country to the international travel trade in a way that engages the senses, sparks emotion and inspires people to travel.