fr IRIS 220 111 Travel remains a priority for consumers, but the way people travel is changing,” said Miguel Sanz, President of the European Travel Commission. For destinations, this marks a clear shift: competitiveness is no longer built on appeal alone, but on the ability to deliver value, safety, accessibility and more balanced visitor flows across regions and seasons.]]> Selon la European Travel Commission, le tourisme européen progresse au deuxième trimestre 2026 malgré les tensions géopolitiques. Mais les voyageurs privilégient désormais valeur, sécurité, proximité et confiance.]]> À la Cinémathèque française, l’exposition Marilyn Monroe : 100 ans ! invite à redécouvrir l’actrice derrière l’icône hollywoodienne, à travers costumes, photographies, archives rares et extraits de films.]]> Emaar Hospitality Group is preparing to introduce Vida Aljada later this year, marking the brand’s first five-star hotel in Sharjah and one of only two five-star Vida properties in the UAE.]]> Across the UAE, women are no longer simply participating in the economy. They are investing, planning, managing risk and shaping long-term decisions. For Dubai, one of the world’s most dynamic tourism destinations, this evolution offers a valuable insight into the traveller of tomorrow.]]> À Tabarka, le jazz n’a jamais été un simple rendez-vous musical. Il faisait partie du décor, presque de l’identité de la ville, au même titre que les aiguilles rocheuses, le corail rouge, le Fort génois, les forêts du Nord-Ouest et cette lumière particulière qui adoucit la Méditerranée. Après six années de silence, son retour réveille plus qu’une scène : il ravive une mémoire collective, touristique, culturelle et affective que beaucoup pensaient seulement en pause.]]> Kaouther Ben Hania will serve on the International Jury of the official competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking a historic first for an Arab woman filmmaker. Her appointment comes after an exceptional international rise, with three Oscar-nominated films, major festival recognition and a long-standing relationship with Venice, from Challatt Tunes and The Man Who Sold His Skin to the powerful reception of The Voice of Hind Rajab, which won the Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize after a record standing ovation.]]> Presented during VivaTech 2026 in Paris, new research commissioned by Booking.com in partnership with Oxford Economics highlights the economic weight of travel demand across Europe, from accommodation and transport to retail, food services, entertainment and regional economies.]]> At its 10th anniversary edition in Paris, VivaTech did not simply celebrate the future of artificial intelligence, robotics or deep tech. It also offered a revealing glimpse into the future of travel: more intelligent, more personalized, more sustainable, and increasingly shaped by technology far beyond the traditional tourism industry.]]> The Golden Globes will launch their Silk Road Tribute Gala in Uzbekistan on October 23 and 24, 2026. Dedicated to film and television talent from Central Asia and the Caucasus, the event extends the organization’s recent regional initiatives after Cairo and Jeddah, while linking cinema, cultural visibility and the Silk Road’s tourism appeal.]]>