African EV Platform Spiro Raises $215m to Expand Electric Mobility Across Africa

Business Traveller - Oct 9, 2026

Leading scale-up Spiro has secured a landmark $215M investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane The post African EV Platform Spiro Raises $215m to Expand Electric Mobility Across Africa appeared first on Business Traveller.

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WTTC Sets Out Eight Priorities to Secure Europe’s Travel & Tourism Leadership

Oct 9, 2026

WTTC Sets Out Eight Priorities to Secure Europe’s Travel & Tourism Leadership

Europe can secure a larger share of the next decade’s Travel & Tourism growth by acting on eight strategic priorities, according to a new report from WTTC, released today at WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Valletta. The eight priorities are aligned with WTTC’s globally endorsed strategic priorities, approved by its Executive Council, ensuring Europe’s recommendations reflect the key growth, investment and competitiveness priorities identified by the global Travel & Tourism private sector.

Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

Oct 9, 2026

Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Agoda Partners with Marina Bay Sands on Bespoke Flagship Store

Oct 9, 2026

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Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore’s landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands’ rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place.

Why the Dajiao Festival on Hong Kong’s Kat O island is held once every 10 years

Oct 9, 2026

Why the Dajiao Festival on Hong Kong’s Kat O island is held once every 10 years

On a typical day, Kat O – a tranquil island within the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark, in the northeastern waters of the New Territories – sees just a small number of visitors, who arrive mostly for a scenic hike through its heritage trails. However, with an island-wide festival taking place from October 11 to 15, things are about to get lively. In the run-up to the festivities, villagers are busy completing a giant bamboo theatre, traditional puppets and parade lanterns, while local artists...

Innsbruck unveils its 2026 mountain Christmas

Oct 9, 2026

Innsbruck unveils its 2026 mountain Christmas

There are Christmas cities, and then there is Innsbruck. This winter, the Capital of the Alps is adding a major new attraction to its celebrated Bergweihnacht Mountain Christmas programme.

How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season

Oct 9, 2026

How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season

Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you can get your vaccine.

Dukes London Reopens in 2027 with Wolseley Restaurant and GHA Discovery Perks

Oct 9, 2026

Dukes London Reopens in 2027 with Wolseley Restaurant and GHA Discovery Perks

The luxury St James’s Place hotel will offer 85 redesigned rooms and suites and a new restaurant when it reopens in 2027 The post Dukes London Reopens in 2027 with Wolseley Restaurant and GHA Discovery Perks appeared first on Business Traveller.

WTM London actively invests in the workforce of the future

Oct 9, 2026

WTM London actively invests in the workforce of the future

WTM London, powered by RX Global, has reconfirmed its commitment to the next generation of talent with a range of offers for students and graduates wanting to attend the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Its connection with the workforce of the future is primarily secured through its long-standing partnership with ITT Future You, part of the Institute of Travel and Tourism. Every year since 2009, WTM and ITT Future You have co-hosted a dedicated forum for students and graduates as part of the WTM London conference programme.

Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

Oct 9, 2026

Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

The short-haul sunshine islands in Europe where you can still find warmth this autumn and winter - from Spain favourites to lesser-known Greek isles

Oct 9, 2026

The short-haul sunshine islands in Europe where you can still find warmth this autumn and winter - from Spain favourites to lesser-known Greek isles

From volcanic landscapes to beautiful pebbled beaches, here are the best island destinations across Europe where you can still catch the sun in autumn and winter.

Why Hong Kong’s Cantonese restaurants are closing – and who is saving them

Oct 9, 2026

Why Hong Kong’s Cantonese restaurants are closing – and who is saving them

The last basket of dim sum is sold, the roller shutter comes down, and another Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong closes. Nine months into 2026, this scene has already played out at least 30 times. The causes are familiar – sky-high rents, thin margins, rising costs, and dining habits reshaped by the pandemic years. Legislative Council figures show that between 2018 and 2025, the number of Cantonese restaurants and banquet halls in Hong Kong fell from 1,790 to 1,500, representing a 16 per cent...

Contribution of high value residents discussed

Oct 9, 2026

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