Mondial Tourisme Expands Mondi Club in the Canary Islands and Targets Egypt for Winter 2026–2027


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The new Winter 2026-2027 brochure from Mondial Tourisme is now being distributed to travel agencies and is available online.

For this new season, the tour operator continues to develop its in-house clubs while expanding its long-haul offerings and the options for departures from the provinces.

But before addressing the winter schedule, Mondial Tourisme also draws a few lessons from the summer of 2026.

While Tunisia and the Canary Islands stood out as some of the best-performing destinations, the summer period was mainly characterized by a shift in customer behavior.

According to Laure Chevrinais, head of communications at Mondial Tourisme, the traditional July-August peak is losing ground to the shoulder seasons. “We are increasingly realizing that July-August is no longer the peak season as we used to know it“, she explains.

The summer of 2026 was also marked by geopolitical tensions and concerns about air travel.

Announcements about possible fuel supply difficulties or flight disruptions may have contributed to delaying decision-making. Some customers reportedly favored waiting to book later, pushing more bookings to the last minute.


Three New Mondi Clubs in the Canaries

For the winter, one of the main development axes focuses on the Canaries. Mondial Tourisme unveils three new Mondi Clubs, bringing the brand’s total number of properties on the archipelago to seven.

In Lanzarote, the operator offers notably the Mondi Club Galeon Playa 3*, labeled Relax and available on a half-board basis, as well as the Mondi Club Beatriz Playa & Spa 4*, in all-inclusive format. In Tenerife, the Mondi Club Grand Muthu Golf Plaza 4* completes this new lineup.

This expansion follows a logic of growth in a destination capable of operating beyond the mere summer season.

The Canary Islands are indeed a destination that works year-round, both in summer and in winter. That’s why we want to strengthen a little more in this destination“, emphasizes Laure Chevrinais.

With these new addresses, Mondial Tourisme aims to consolidate a destination already well established in its portfolio and to offer more choices to agencies and clients.


Tunisia Remains the Operator’s Leading Destination

Tunisia remains the Mondial Tourisme’s main market. The tour operator claims more than 100,000 passengers per year to the destination, which is one of its historical focal points.

For the winter 2026-2027, the operator notably expands its lineup with the Welcome Meridiana 4* in Djerba. Already present in Mondial Tourisme’s programming, the property is now part of the Mondi Club range after several renovations.

The destination also benefits from a positioning particularly suited to the winter season, with a long-stay offer allowing travelers to chase sunshine a few hours from France.


Egypt Aims to Confirm Its Restart

Another market under close watch for the upcoming season is Egypt. Mondial Tourisme broadens its program with a new seven-night package titled “Treasures of the Nile to the Pyramids of Cairo“.

The product combines Cairo sightseeing and a Nile cruise, in a shorter format than the nine-night package “From the Pyramids to the Red Sea” that is offered elsewhere. The stay is marketed from €1,289 per week.

For Mondial Tourisme, Egypt had been one of the destinations showing signs of recovery before the recent slowdown linked to geopolitical context.

Before the conflict, it was really a destination that was rebounding very well. There was a small pause, but we hope it will start up again“, says Laure Chevrinais.

The choice of a new seven-night format should particularly help meet clients looking to combine several experiences without devoting too long to the trip.


Lapland: Regional Departures Reconfirmed

The Lapland is also among Mondial Tourisme’s bets for the winter.

Building on the success of the previous season, the operator is renewing departures to Finnish and Swedish Lapland from several French cities. Flights are scheduled from Deauville, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Marseille, in addition to Paris.

The Mondi Club Sodankylä in Finnish Lapland remains at the heart of the program, with stays that incorporate the main Arctic experiences: dogsledding, snowmobiling, meeting reindeer, ice fishing, and the aurora borealis.

This regional departure strategy already appears to be paying off. “We can already see that it’s working very well“, confirms Laure Chevrinais.


Park Hyatt Expands into Portugal


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Hyatt et le promoteur portugais Coporgest ont conclu des accords portant sur le développement, le branding et l’exploitation du Park Hyatt Comporta et des Park Hyatt Comporta Residences.

Located in the Alentejo region, within less than an hour from Lisbon Airport, the forthcoming property is expected to strengthen Hyatt’s presence in Europe.

The Park Hyatt Comporta is expected to comprise 58 rooms and suites, six private two-bedroom villas, and 22 fully managed residences. The project also envisions several restaurants, pools, a wellness area with a fitness center, a padel court, and a children’s club..


Un projet tourné vers le bord de mer

The future hotel will be located near Troia Golf Course, an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Four additional golf courses will be accessible within a 20-minute drive.

To read: The Hotel Palace Berlin joins Hyatt

The residences are intended for private ownership; owners will benefit from the hotel’s services and facilities, as well as its hotel management.

The project is part of a broader development, the Comporta Beach Resort, which will also include 31 villas and 49 additional apartments under the designation Luxury Beach Residences by Coporgest.

Also to read: Zimbabwe : Hyatt announces the opening of the Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom

Airbnb Expands Its Offerings in France with Three New Services


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Airbnb continues to broaden its offering in France.

The platform now provides three new services directly from its app: luggage storage, car rental, and private airport transfers. The stated aim is to simplify the organization of the stay, going beyond merely booking accommodation.

With these new features, Airbnb seeks to address several logistical constraints that travelers may encounter before, during or after their stay.

The platform relies on three specialized partners for this: Bounce for luggage storage, CarTrawler for car rental and Welcome Pickups for airport transfers.

According to a study conducted by Airbnb with Focaldata, 53 % of travelers report having needed a luggage storage service in the past twelve months. In France, 96 % of travelers who have already used this type of service consider it very useful.


A luggage storage service offered in several French destinations

Airbnb now allows you to book a luggage storage directly from its app, thanks to its partnership with Bounce.

The service grants access to more than 24,600 drop-off points spread across more than 800 cities worldwide, representing a 350 % increase since its official launch in May.

In France, the offer is notably available in the Alpes-Maritimes, the Aude, the Calvados, Cannes, Côte-d’Or, Finistère, Haut-Rhin, Hendaye, Lille, Montpellier, Nancy and Metz, Nantes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Pyrénées-Orientales, as well as Reims and the Sarthe.

Travelers can reserve a space for a few hours or several days to drop off their luggage before arriving at their accommodations or after departure. For eligible bookings, an automatic 15 % discount is applied.


Car rental integrated into the app

Another novelty: car rental. Airbnb has partnered with CarTrawler to enable travelers to compare and book a vehicle directly from the platform, anywhere in France.

According to the study conducted by Focaldata for Airbnb, 84 % of travelers find the ability to book a rental car alongside their lodging to be useful. This share reaches 44 % for French travelers who rate this option as “very useful.”

On their first eligible booking, users can receive an Airbnb credit equal to 20 %, usable later for certain stays, experiences, or services offered on the platform. Discounts up to 20 % are also available with some rental partners.


Private transfers from several airports

Airbnb completes its offering with private transfers from airports, in partnership with Welcome Pickups. The service allows you to book your trip ahead of time. The ride is confirmed in advance and a driver is arranged upon the traveler’s arrival.

In France, this feature is currently available in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, as well as Lille, Montpellier, Nantes, Rennes, and Strasbourg. Depending on the destination, discounts of up to 20 % may be applied.


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Destination by Hyatt Expands to Paros Island


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The brand Destination by Hyatt strengthens its presence in Greece with the opening of the Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros.

Co-developed with the management company SWOT Hospitality, this new contemporary establishment of 50 rooms is set on the island of Paros, in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago.

This project marks the first insular presence for this particular brand, whose global network now comprises 25 hotels and complexes operating in about ten countries.

This new opening comes amid strong growth for the national travel market, which recorded nearly 38 million visitors during the 2025 season.

Located in Kampos village, near Parikia airport and port, the hotel targets travelers aged 13 and older.

We are delighted to celebrate the brand’s first opening on a Greek island,” said Manuel Melenchón, Managing Director EMEA South at Hyatt, in a press release.


A private accommodation offering complemented by local dining services

The design of the accommodations, entrusted to the architectural firm Makridis Associates, uses natural materials such as stone, wood, and linen to echo the Cycladic architectural tradition.

Across the total of 50 rooms and suites, ranging in size from 30 to 42 square meters, 39 units feature a private swimming pool, while the others benefit from an outdoor jacuzzi installed on private terraces or patios.

The catering aspect revolves around the signature restaurant NAAO, which structures its menus around the island’s artisanal and agricultural productions.

The lunch service, dubbed The Parian Table, highlights seasonal dishes to be shared, while the dinner offerings rely on regional culinary techniques such as curing, sun-drying, and grilling, accompanied by a selection of wines from the archipelago.


Spa facilities and activities centered on island craftsmanship

The resort complex includes a 120 square meter wellness hub, centered around the Nipson Spa.

This area houses a fitness center, two non-gender-specific saunas, a double treatment room, and relaxation lounges.

The treatment protocols and body therapies offered at the facility draw on the therapeutic methods of ancient Greece.

In addition to these wellness facilities and the large outdoor pool, the property offers a program of cultural excursions, with discovery routes through traditional villages and regular encounters with Paros’ winemakers and artisans.

To read: Hyatt announces three new openings in Italy

Kuoni Unveils 2027 Previews and Expands Its Offering


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Kuoni launches its 2027 previews by focusing on enriching its offering and personalizing travel experiences.

The tour operator is evolving several of its ranges to provide more choices to travel agents and their clients, while developing exclusive products.

The new brochures are currently being distributed to travel agencies and are already accessible in Kuoni’s professional space.

The main change concerns Scanditours, which is rethinking its Lapland clubs around five distinct concepts, each targeting a specific traveler profile.


Scanditours completely redesigns its Lapland clubs

The Scanditours Lumi Club adopts an adults-only positioning, while the Scanditours Ounasvaara Club targets travelers who wish to discover Lapland in a more autonomous way.

Families now have the Scanditours Pohtimo Club, while Luosto focuses on an immersion in Sami-Lapland traditions.

Finally, Olos completes this new range with an activities-oriented formula open to different types of clientele.

Scanditours also broadens its winter program with two new city breaks dedicated to Christmas markets, pairing Tallinn and Helsinki on one side, and a stay in Riga on the other.

Three new circuits and self-drive itineraries in Norway complete the offering.


New addresses in the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean

The Sables 2027 collection expands with several properties in seaside destinations. In Mauritius, Constance Le Chaland joins the program. In the Seychelles, Kuoni adds Alphonse Island Seychelles as well as Red Palm Luxury Villas Seychelles.

In the French Antilles, the tour operator launches two new stay-with-excursions formats, Ti’Zîl Madinina in Martinique and Ti’Zîl Karukera in Guadeloupe, along with two Pierre & Vacances properties.

Kuoni also notes it relies on direct access to hotel stock and on partnerships with several international chains, while offering an exclusive with Ananea Madivaru Maldives.


A private cruise aboard the Royal Clipper

The Cruises 2027-2028 range grows with new maritime and river itineraries. Among the novelties is a private cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, reserved for Kuoni customers, with a single departure planned from Nice on May 8, 2027.

The catalog also includes an Amazon expedition aboard the R/V Brasilian Dream, a cruise to the Austral Islands aboard the Aranoa, a North Europe itinerary on the Oceania Vista, and an expedition to the Spitzberg aboard the SH Vega.

The tour operator also highlights a greater number of French-speaking itineraries, departures from French ports, and packages that include flights and pre- and post-cruise programs.


More customizable tours

Kuoni also enriches its Group and Private Tours 2027 brochure with several new itineraries, including a Colombian panorama, a South African fresco, a peaceful Japanese interlude, and Brazil, combining culture and nature, offered with a special departure for the Rio Carnival.

The operator also continues to develop its privatisable circuits to allow agencies to build more personalized trips according to the expectations of their clientele.


TUI Musement Expands Its Offering With Launch of Multi-Day Experiences


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TUI Musement lance the ‘multi-day experiences’, a line of 24- to 48-hour mini-escapes that include overnight stays, local guiding and immersive activities.

Designed to respond to the growing appetite among travelers for enriched short getaways, this offering enables an in-depth exploration of iconic destinations. The program relies on unconventional accommodations and the group’s operational network.

This new offer features more than 35 itineraries across the globe, spanning destinations such as Costa Rica, Thailand, Kenya, Peru or Australia.

The routes combine unconventional accommodations – such as safari lodges, luxury jungle tents, desert camps or homestays – and guided activities by local guides.

According to an internal study, 70% of travelers say they are interested in this type of short-format that can be paired with a main stay, a trend particularly marked among young professionals and families.


Operational integration and a global rollout

Developed largely by the group’s in-house teams, these offerings bundle transportation, accommodations and activities under international safety and sustainability standards.

The itineraries include, for example, rafting in Costa Rica, nights spent in tents in Thai national parks or navigation through the Australian archipelagos.

Available from 145 euros per person, these experiences can be booked before departure or directly on-site via the network’s full range of physical and digital channels.

The catalog, currently counting more than 35 options, will grow to surpass 45 proposals by the end of the summer before continuing its expansion.

France’s Grand Sites Network Expands With New Territories


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The Network of Grand Sites of France records new progress in protecting and managing remarkable landscapes.

Following the recent favorable opinions of the Superior Commission of Sites, Le Havre du Payré and Bonifacio reach a decisive milestone by becoming Grand Site of France Projects.

This will enable these two territories to commit to implementing their projects and territorial action programs.

This dynamic is accompanied by the Gard Department joining the network and the integration of Gergovie as an associated member.

These efforts aim to reconcile the preservation of designated landscapes with the management of tourist visitation and the maintenance of the local quality of life.

To read : The Grand Site of France label renewed for the Poitevin Marsh

Once these plans are deployed, the two local authorities will be able to submit their official candidacy for the Grand Site of France label.


The Network’s Annual Meetings Will Be Held in Nîmes

The arrival of the Gard Department within the body of major local authorities marks a strong commitment to environmental management. 

Already managing more than 4,500 hectares of sensitive natural spaces, the territory will also host the Annual Meetings of the Network in Nîmes, from 13 to 15 October 2026, around the theme of the residents’ place.

De son côté, the Gergovie plateau and the Arverne sites located in the Puy-de-Dôme join the network as an associated member.

Fortified by its major archaeological heritage and its viewpoints over the Chaîne des Puys, the site begins its journey of support before obtaining validation from the Ministry of Ecological Transition to fully engage in the initiative.

Emerging Travel Group (RateHawk, Roundtrip) Expands Its Airline Offering With Travelport


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Emerging Travel Group, the parent company of RateHawk, ZenHotels and Roundtrip, announces the strengthening of its partnership with Travelport.

The company is expanding the integration of Travelport’s aviation content, with the aim of simplifying reservation management and post-booking operations for travel professionals.

This development is expected to enable agents and travel managers to carry out certain air-ticket related tasks more easily, such as issuing, canceling, or voluntary refunds.

The announcement comes as the peak summer season approaches, a period when booking volumes and modification requests are especially high.

Emerging Travel Group began integrating Travelport’s offering in 2025.

Airline tickets from the platform were initially added to RateHawk, a multi-product booking platform for travel professionals, and to Roundtrip, its business travel solution.


Travelport bets on integrated workflows

Users of these two platforms can also access Travelport’s GDS rates and content, as well as the NDC content from certain airlines.

The announced extension is designed to further facilitate dossier management once a booking is made, directly from the environments used by professionals.

Direct access to the various offers from airlines is essential for travel professionals, as it allows them to manage their clients’ itineraries and make changes without having to contact third-party providers“, explains Fredrik Bonnalt, head of the non-accommodation offering at Emerging Travel Group.

According to him, this integration also helps speed up the booking process and improve customer service.

For his part, Jason Toothman, Travelport’s Chief Commercial Officer, underlines the growing demand for integrated management of air content within a single workflow.

He highlights TripServices, Travelport’s platform dedicated to the creation and management of travel products, which should enable professionals to access, book and manage content more quickly.


Emerging Travel Group aims for IATA accreditation

The partnership also aligns with Travelport’s artificial intelligence strategy. The group recently announced a collaboration with Cognizant and Anthropic, some features of which will rely on TripServices to further integrate AI into travel professionals’ workflows.

In parallel with its collaboration with Travelport, Emerging Travel Group continues its development in the airline distribution market.

The group is particularly aiming to obtain IATA accreditation for several of its legal entities worldwide. The first accreditation has already been obtained in Germany.


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Minor Hotels Expands Its Africa Footprint with Two New NH Collection Hotels


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Minor Hotels continues its African expansion.

Already present with the NH Johannesburg Sandton, the operator announces the signing of two new properties under its premium brand NH Collection Hotels & Resorts: one on Pemba Island, in Tanzania, and the other in Accra, in Ghana.

Both openings are slated for by 2030.

With more than 640 properties in 59 countries, the Madrid-based group aims to solidify its position in African markets, leveraging strategic destinations in West and East Africa.


Accra: first footprint in West Africa

The forthcoming NH Collection Accra will comprise 200 rooms and will be part of a modern mixed-use project in the heart of the Ghanaian capital, Accra.

The establishment will benefit from a strategic location, close to governmental, corporate and diplomatic districts, notably Jubilee House, and just a few minutes from Kotoka International Airport.

The project is developed by Swami India Ghana Limited, a real estate group active in West Africa and the Middle East. It will integrate hotel, retail and office spaces.

The agreement was signed during the THINC Middle East 2026 forum, confirming the group’s interest in major African metropolises.

We are delighted to introduce the NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand to Ghana, one of the most dynamic and promising markets in West Africa“, notes Amir Golbarg, Chief Operations Officer Middle East & Africa at Minor Hotels, in a press release.


Pemba Island: heading for the Indian Ocean

The second announced project, the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort, developed in partnership with Infinity Developments.

The establishment will count 145 rooms, suites and villas

Located close to Pemba Airport, the resort will provide easy access from Dar es Salaam while preserving the exclusive and low-density character of Pemba Island, within the Zanzibar archipelago.

The complex will offer several restaurants as well as MICE facilities (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions).

This new partnership continues the collaboration between Minor Hotels and Infinity Developments around the ultra-luxury Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences, a project currently under construction.

The introduction of the NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Tanzania marks a major milestone in our expansion into the Indian Ocean“, comments Amir Golbarg, highlighting the island’s growing appeal to international travelers.


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Marriott International Expands to Cape Verde with New São Vicente Resort


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The Marriott International group announces the opening of its first property in Cape Verde, with the launch of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort.

This opening marks both the hotel group’s entry into the archipelago and a symbolic milestone as Marriott’s 500th hotel “select service” in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Located above the Laginha Beach, in Mindelo, the property sits at the heart of the island of São Vicente‘s main cultural hub.

It combines a leisure-oriented resort offering with services tailored for business travelers.


A Strategic Presence in a Growing Destination

For Marriott International, this opening reflects Cape Verde’s rising appeal on the international tourism stage.

Cape Verde is recognized for its vibrant spirit, its natural beauty, and its growing global appeal“, notes Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, vice president in charge of Premium, Select and Midscale brands for the EMEA region.

The property also marks the first resort-style offering of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in the region, and its first African footprint in this segment.

Nestled in a crescent-shaped bay, the resort offers 127 rooms and suites.

Its design blends contemporary aesthetics with local inspirations: wooden furnishings, artisanal lighting, patterned cement tiles and a color palette evocative of the island environment.

The interior architecture draws on Mindelo’s cultural references, notably its music scene and seaside atmosphere. A selection of artworks, including pieces by Raya Salman and photographer Joe Wuerfel, completes this immersion, alongside Cape Verdean artists.


Facilities Geared Toward Leisure and Business

The resort offers direct access to Laginha Beach via a pedestrian bridge, as well as an infinity pool with a bar.

The dining options revolve around several spaces, including a restaurant open all day, a poolside lounge and a rooftop venue that is set to open.

On the facilities side, the hotel also features a conference center with three meeting rooms, a fitness center with ocean views, the Essência Spa (sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and treatment cabins), as well as the Best Brews program, highlighting a local craft beer.

With this opening, Marriott International crosses several milestones: its official entry into Cape Verde, and the expansion of its select-service segment, which now accounts for more than 30% of its portfolio in the EMEA region.


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