ILTM Africa, a dedicated luxury travel trade event, has concluded its 2026 edition with record-breaking results, exceeding attendance and appointment figures and sending a signal to the global travel industry: African luxury tourism has entered an era defined by trust and sustained demand.

From sun‑soaked coastlines to fast‑growing global cities, this quarter Hilton is entering new markets and expanding its presence in places travellers are eager to explore. 

Between October and December 2025, guests spent 172.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.

Hilton recently announced an exclusive agreement with YOTEL that will provide guests yet another way to stay within the hospitality leader’s growing global portfolio. 

Wizz Air, one of the fastest growing European airlines, has launched a new digital cabin ecosystem in partnership with Immfly and gateretail, bringing onboard retail, passenger and crew connectivity and operational data into a single integrated platform.

On March 12, MEPs gave the green light to revised rules on package travel, enhancing protection for holidaymakers by drawing lessons from the pandemic and high-profile bankruptcies.