Category: Travel News

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the appointment of Mabrian, a Data Appeal company- Almawave Group as a WTTC Regional Member, represented by Mirko Lalli, CEO of The Data Appeal Company, marking a significant milestone in advancing data-driven tourism insights and sustainable sector growth worldwide.

On behalf of both companies, Lalli joins more than 200 leaders from the world’s leading Travel & Tourism businesses, collectively accounting for 30% of the sector’s global turnover.

Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, pulses with energy across its diverse quarters—from the reinvented Bullring to the historic Jewellery Quarter, from world-class venues like the NEC to the cultural richness of Digbeth. It’s a city that draws groups for countless reasons: corporate conferences, family celebrations, sporting events, and cultural experiences that showcase the best of the Midlands.

Families often choose short breaks because school calendars and work leave limit longer trips. Small planning moves protect energy and help everyone enjoy shared time together.
Simple choices about location, meals, and pacing shrink stress before departure. Those choices also help operators structure offers that match real family needs. If South Florida is on your map, place your base close to sand and calm water. Lake.com lists weekend getaway rentals in Fort Lauderdale that sit near canals, beaches, and marinas, which saves time in traffic. That proximity adds more daylight for play, rest, and photos for the album. It also reduces friction for multigenerational groups moving at different speeds.

BTN interviews Ruben Vanhees, Founder of SplitStay, the platform was inspired by his own travel experiences and aims to make accommodation more affordable, social, and sustainable. SplitStay connects travelers heading to the same destination so they can safely share hotel rooms or apartments, using verified profiles, secure payments, and compatibility filters. It helps reduce costs, fosters real human connection, and supports hotels in maximizing occupancy. Positioned as “BlaBlaCar meets Booking.com,” SplitStay redefines modern travel by turning accommodation into a shared, community-driven experience that’s both cost-efficient and environmentally conscious.