The travel industry is showing strong resilience despite tough global conditions, with 2026 set to break arrival and spending records. That’s the optimistic message from the WTM Global Travel Report 2026, unveiled today by WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio, in conjunction with Tourism Economics. International overnight arrivals are projected to reach 1.57bn in 2026, up 2% on 2025 and a new record, while spending by these visitors will end the year up 6% to US$1.8 trillion. Total visitor nights (domestic and international) should hit 24.2bn, while the spend across both sectors reaches US$7.8tn, up 9% on 2025.

Royal Collection Trust has announced its programme of group visits and private tours at the official residences of His Majesty The King for 2026–27. In 2027, groups can tour Buckingham Palace and the adjacent Royal Mews in London, providing a unique insight into one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. In Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will welcome visitors to the official residence of The King in Scotland, while at Windsor Castle visitors can discover 1,000 years of royal history at the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

Will Smith was recently seen out with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino. The 58-year-old actor, who wrapped filming for his upcoming action film, Supermax, in Australia, was spotted alongside Zampino at Sydney Airport on October 28. WILL SMITH SPOTTED WITH EX-WIFE SHEREE ZAMPINO IN AUSTRALIA! The Hollywood star was photographed sharing laughs with his ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, at Sydney Airport on October 28, following the completion of filming for his upcoming action thriller, Supermax....

Following Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ousting from her post as US ambassador to Greece last month amid allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, the spotlight has fallen on her close circle, particularly her stylist, Fancy James. According to the Daily Mail, Fancy James, who was spotted alongside Guilfoyle at multiple events in Athens, has returned to work at his Florida shop, Fancy James Boutique. The British outlet reports that Fancy James had been looking to expand his boutique by opening...

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As city leaders from around the world gather in Ningbo for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, discussions on how technology is reshaping cities are bringing renewed attention to the role of emerging industries in urban development. Among the sectors gaining momentum is esports – an industry increasingly extending beyond gaming into entertainment, cultural tourism and the digital economy.