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ACI EUROPE has released a report with Boston Consulting Group estimating that Europe’s airports require €360 billion in investment by 2040 amid mounting financial challenges.

Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in October this year, Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and executives gathered aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas this month for an “Iconic Summit” hosted during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami, to discuss the cruise industry’s pivotal role in recovery and long-term resilience and growth.

ACI EUROPE condemns the decision of the French transport regulator (Autorité de Régulation des Transports — ART) to reject the 2026 airport user charges proposal of Groupe ADP for the airports of Paris‑Charles de Gaulle, Paris‑Orly and Paris‑Le Bourget.

In an impassioned address delivered at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Holiday Dinner & Fundraiser on Friday, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called on the region to transform its legendary resilience from sentiment into science, warning that the era of unprecedented mega-storms has arrived.

The U.S. Travel Association has expressed concerns about proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application that may require access to social media history for Visa Waiver Program travelers.

ACI EUROPE releases industry guidance for systemic, collaborative and data‑enabled approaches to airport performance and Airport Operations Plans

The European Travel Commission has endorsed the Reykjavik Declaration, emphasizing community-focused tourism, at its 110th General Meeting in Iceland.

A significant number of British travelers are missing out on potential savings due to a lack of awareness about VAT refund opportunities on purchases made in the EU.

A World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and SITA report highlights the potential for smarter border management to significantly boost the global economy by $401 billion and create 14 million new jobs by 2035. By adopting digital technologies and modernizing visa policies, countries can enhance security, improve tourism, and strengthen economic competitiveness.

The European Travel Commission has launched “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade,” a global initiative to promote responsible travel across Europe, supported by 36 national tourism boards and industry partners.