Investment

More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs will gather in Valletta for the WTTC Global Summit, focusing on technology, investment and tourism’s future

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $481 million in grants to 191 airports across 36 states and two territories for infrastructure and safety improvements ahead of Labor Day

Revenues of the company that operates the airports in Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga rose by 9% to €37 million, while investments in infrastructure amounted to €17.5 million

Etihad Airways launches its Beyond Borders campaign as the UAE carrier targets 150 destinations and $20 billion in investment over 10 years

Saudi company Qiddiya plans to build a huge complex in Cergy-Pontoise with up to three major entertainment centers, hotels, attractions, culture and sports

The US will invest $615 million in airport upgrades across 42 states and two territories, funding runways, terminals, safety projects and passenger facilities

Air Canada will sell a 25% Aeroplan stake for $2.5 billion, valuing the loyalty program at $10 billion while retaining 75% ownership and full control

Bucharest Airport begins the first phase of a large solar energy project backed by EU funding to reduce costs and increase energy security

Travel and tourism generated a record $11.6 trillion for the global economy in 2025 as investment exceeded $1 trillion. Who were the biggest contributors?

The US is investing $870 million to modernize major airports, improving passenger flow, security, baggage handling and the overall travel experience

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $481 million in grants to 191 airports across 36 states and two territories for infrastructure and safety improvements ahead of Labor Day

Saudi company Qiddiya plans to build a huge complex in Cergy-Pontoise with up to three major entertainment centers, hotels, attractions, culture and sports

The US will invest $615 million in airport upgrades across 42 states and two territories, funding runways, terminals, safety projects and passenger facilities

The US Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public platform that reveals the behind-the-scenes of the largest aviation project in the US, with more than 10,000 upgrade jobs and a $12.5 billion investment

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

Turkish aviation giant steps in as a minority shareholder. Following European airlines' withdrawal from the race to invest in the Spanish company: "The process will take between 6 to 12 months"

Airport upgrades in Larnaca and Paphos aim to boost the island's regional status and enhance the flying experience for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Cypriot President: "We are not just improving infrastructure – we are opening Cyprus to the world"

An investment of £100 million, as part of British Airways' £7 billion renewal program, has pushed the airline to achieve peak operational performance

The IPO is partnered with Jared Kushner's "Infinity Partners Fund". If the IPO proceeds, it is expected to be one of the largest in recent years on the local stock exchange, signaling recovery and renewed openness to foreign investments despite security and geopolitical challenges