Parker Capital Investments Partners with European Union Clients and Institutions in Major Direct Investment Expansion

“Brandons Beach Barbados” drew an estimated 3,600 Google searches a month in the United States, 50% more than either Accra Beach or Carlisle Bay, its nearest rivals. In the UK and Canada, Accra took first place. Yet the UK and the US recorded the same number of monthly searches for Accra, at 2,400 apiece. What set the US results apart was the strength of interest in Brandons. The figures come from Beaches of Barbados, an independent island guide that analysed Google Keyword Planner estimates for the same 49 beach and bay terms in each market between October 2025 and September 2026. Each term included the word “Barbados”.

Brazilian travelers spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, underscoring the potential of this market for Caribbean destinations as Anguilla expands its outreach to Brazilian travel advisors, tour operators and media. The figure, reported by Brazil’s central bank in January 2026, represented a 10.4% increase over 2024 and the highest spending level since 2014. The Anguilla Tourist Board is targeting Brazil’s luxury market as part of its strategy to diversify the island’s international visitor base.

The Department of Tourism, Culture and Media in Ajman has concluded its participation in World Travel Market London 2026 (WTM London 2026), held at ExceL London from 3 to 5 November. The participation formed part of the Department’s strategic efforts to strengthen Ajman’s presence across international tourism markets, expand destination awareness, and showcase the emirate’s diverse tourism, cultural, and heritage experiences to global industry partners.

When news broke about the deadly training accident at CFB Wainwright that killed four soldiers and sent dozens more to hospital with severe burns, Véronique Moulin knew she had to help. She is on the front lines of research meant to help burn patients heal faster, with less pain and fewer scars.

By Christopher Borrelli Seventy years ago, Godzilla, King of the Monsters! debuted in Chicago theatres as half of a double bill with a Roger Corman prison flick, Swamp Women. Infamously, the monster movie underwent an extensive facelift between its Japanese premiere in 1954 and its landfall in the United States two years later: two independent production companies bought the American rights on an agreement that anything too Asian or unsettling be removed for American audiences. Out went all the...

2027 is a year of milestones for Gothenburg. Volvo turns 100 in the city where it all began, the Gothenburg Film Festival celebrates 50 years, Way Out West marks two decades as one of Europe’s best music festivals, and a major new waterpark opens at the famous Liseberg theme park. Add to that a boutique hotel inside a 1913 police station, a new home for contemporary art and a major expansion for Vassen Market, and Sweden’s second city is making a strong case for being 2027’s most exciting European city break destination.

As Ibiza’s autumn season draws to a close, island-based luxury villa specialists Mi Casa Tu Casa reveal why spring and autumn offer a different side of Ibiza, and share ten tips for families and larger groups planning a holiday outside peak season. For travellers considering Ibiza in 2027, the planning starts earlier than you might think.

Grosvenor House Suites, a luxury all-suite property in Mayfair, introduces A Luxurious Festive Escape, an exclusive seasonal offer created in partnership with Bicester Village, ideal for GCC travellers planning a visit to London over the festive period. Available for stays from 29 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, the offer combines apartment-style accommodation with daily breakfast, a VIP shopping experience and festive in-suite touches.

Arigato Travel, Japan’s leading culinary and cultural tourism company, is thrilled to announce an exclusive winter offer, inviting travelers to discover Japan’s seasonal flavors, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences at a special rate. Winter in Japan is a sensory paradise where glowing city illuminations, quiet snowscapes, and rich culinary traditions come together. From sipping regional sake and craft cocktails on crisp winter evenings to tasting seasonal delicacies like sizzling hot pots, comforting bowls of ramen, and fresh seafood, winter offers a unique opportunity to experience Japan like a local.

PayRewards, a rewards-first bill payments and accounts payable platform for U.S. businesses, today announced the addition of British Airways’ loyalty currency, Avios, to its points transfer network. The partnership gives American business owners a new way to fly transatlantic using the payments they already make. Customers can now transfer points earned on business payments, including ACH and credit card payments, into Avios at a 1:1 rate.

AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, is looking ahead to 2028 with an exciting expansion of its award-winning river cruise portfolio, with the full 2028 programme now open for reservations. The new season will introduce four new ships across Europe and Africa, alongside new itineraries and expanded land experiences designed to give guests even more opportunities to explore the destinations they visit.

Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary, is now sailing, marking a new chapter in the company’s nearly five decades of river cruising in Egypt. Accommodating 64 guests across 32 suites, the riverboat combines contemporary design, exceptional dining and exclusive archaeological access, bringing a new dimension to A&K’s longstanding presence in one of the world’s most historically significant destinations. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan on four-night journeys, Nile Seray arrives at a time of growing demand and renewed international interest in Egypt following the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in November 2025. The riverboat offers a new way to experience the country’s extraordinary heritage, pairing visits to its most celebrated ancient sites with an intimate onboard setting designed around the landscapes and culture of the Nile.