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Princess Cruises wins World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship 2026 at the World Culinary Awards. There are few pleasures more closely associated with travel than discovering somewhere new through its food. A memorable meal can capture the spirit of a destination, introduce an unfamiliar flavour or turn an ordinary evening into an occasion. On board Star Princess, the newest generation of Princess Cruises’ culinary experience brings that philosophy to sea, with an extraordinary collection of restaurants, chef collaborations and dining concepts that make eating one of the defining pleasures of the voyage.

Trade visitors can secure their tickets to ITB Berlin 2027 now, earlier than ever before. From 16 to 18 March the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show will be gathering the global travel industry in Berlin. New in the ticket range: the ITB Orange Pass, limited to 300 tickets, is the premium pass for those who want to make the most of their visit to ITB Berlin, with exclusive benefits in terms of comfort, networking and the experiences it offers. Early Bird tickets are available until 14 January 2027.

WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio, is pleased to announce a landmark agreement with the Spanish Tourist Office,  as its first ever accessibility partner. Together, the organisations are committed to pushing the conversation on accessible travel from awareness to collaboration, practical action and measurable change.

Trade visitors can secure their tickets to ITB Berlin 2027 now, earlier than ever before. From 16 to 18 March the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show will be gathering the global travel industry in Berlin. New in the ticket range: the ITB Orange Pass, limited to 300 tickets, is the premium pass for those who want to make the most of their visit to ITB Berlin, with exclusive benefits in terms of comfort, networking and the experiences it offers. Early Bird tickets are available until 14 January 2027.

Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon with the CEOs of TAP Air Portugal, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, LATAM Airlines Group and Abra Group discussing the future of TAP, plans for a new Lisbon airport, high fuel costs and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in airline operations.  Later sessions covered IAG’s move to modern airline retailing and how airports can grow commercial revenue.  The sessions took place on the day the Portuguese government announced that Lufthansa will become a shareholder in TAP.

Perched high above Cape Town, where the Atlantic Ocean stretches towards the horizon and the rugged peaks of Table Mountain frame one of the world’s most spectacular urban landscapes, Twelve Apostles Terrace is making its mark on the international events scene. Its recognition as Africa’s Best MICE Event Venue 2026 is a fitting tribute to a destination where business gatherings come with an extraordinary sense of place.

From the ancient splendour of Athens to the sun-drenched shores of Cyprus and the cinematic beauty of the Aegean islands, One Event Cyprus & Greece is redefining the possibilities of corporate travel. Named Cyprus’s Best MICE Organiser 2026 at the World MICE Awards in Jamaica, the destination management specialist is demonstrating how business events can become immersive journeys into the culture, character and hospitality of the eastern Mediterranean.
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