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The global tourism industry has evolved far beyond the search for holiday destinations; it is now a massive economy shaped by technology, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. At the heart of this economic momentum, Istanbul is preparing to host one of the sector’s most prestigious gatherings: the Istanbul Tourism Fair (ITF). Scheduled for September 24-25, 2026, this major organization brings tourism professionals together under a single strategic roof at the crossroads of continents.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve, a 25,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, enters a new era as a Rare Finds Resort under the management of Kerzner International (“Kerzner”) on 1 April 2026. Owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai (“ICD”), the Game Reserve’s Hospitality Division and sales for Shamwari Air, the property’s dedicated private aviation service is now managed by Kerzner, inviting guests to experience the coveted Big 5 wildlife for an unparalleled experience.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, for two properties with Hyatt in India, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, respectively.

The Global Resilience Network (GRN) has announced the launch of its flagship Future-Proofing Series executive mission to China, securing unprecedented direct access to Alibaba’s headquarters and core digital ecosystem, with an invitation-only executive AI immersion programme for senior travel leaders.
The programme marks the first time Alibaba has opened its headquarters and senior leadership to an international travel delegation in this format, offering direct insight into its integrated platforms across AI, payments, commerce and logistics; technologies increasingly shaping global digital, financial and consumer systems.