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In addition to the business meetings, the week-long event will include Responsible Tourism Day, the Caribbean Travel Forum and the new Direct Booking Summit.

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines launched their joint venture at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The inaugural Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight was celebrated. From 12 September 2025, the frequency will increase from four times a week to daily, strengthening connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and China.

Azamara Cruises will return to Alaska in summer 2026 with new immersive Cruise-Tour packages, combining 10 voyages at sea with rewarding explorations on land.

Hilton announces two new hotels in Italy with Forimi Italia Spa of the Roscioli Group: Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo (96 rooms) and Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum (181 rooms).

Korean Air launched its new Seoul Incheon-Kobe route with commemorative events on 18 April, offering two daily return flights.

Icelandair is launching a new seasonal direct flight between Nashville and Iceland, with 4 flights a week until the end of October. Nashville is the 18th destination in North America.

London Luton airport will be handling almost 945,000 passengers over the Easter holidays, with around 30,000 departures on Good Friday. Top destinations: Amsterdam, Budapest, Paris, Prague and Lisbon. Alicante and Malaga attract beach lovers.

On 12 April, Aer Lingus inaugurated its flight to Nashville, while the study revealed that 71% of Irish people, including 87% of Gen Z, are country music fans.