Jamaica Tourism 3.0 and the Case for a Global Tourism Resilience Fund

Multiple major business travel destinations are set to increase their presence at IBTM World this year, including VisitScotland, which is increasing its stand size by 162%. Demonstrating the strong value exhibitors place on attending IBTM’s flagship show, more than 85% of this year’s suppliers are returning to the event, which takes place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026.

Big-name returning destinations with larger representation this year include Egypt, with a 76% larger stand, and the Italian National Tourism Destination, ENIT, with a 12% bigger stand. Meanwhile, VisitScotland is not only significantly increasing its stand size, it is almost tripling the number of partners it brings to the show, from five to 14.

SCHLOSS Spa, located in the elegant 5* SCHLOSS Roxburghe Golf Resort, has once again been crowned Scotland’s Best Hotel Spa at the prestigious World Spa Awards, this time taking the 2026 title. Having retained the accolade it first won in 2025, the spa’s back-to-back success is the perfect excuse for an autumn or winter getaway to the Scottish Borders.

With state-of-the-art facilities, an outdoor heated infinity pool and panoramic views over the Scottish countryside, SCHLOSS Spa continues to set the benchmark for wellness in Scotland. The award reflects the spa’s ongoing commitment to exceptional treatments, tranquil surroundings and a genuinely restorative guest experience.

Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 this week, engaging directly with yacht owners, operators, developers and industry leaders while gathering insights to strengthen the island’s destination and port-of-entry experience.