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12 stories Updated October 10, 2026
Photograph · Rémy Martin
Barcelona

Barcelona's Paradiso Becomes a Legend

Paradiso, the El Born bar behind a pastrami shop's fridge door, has won the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award. A ready hook for Barcelona nightlife clients.

Insider · New York City US

Explora III Arrives in New York

Explora Journeys' newest ship, its first on LNG, made its maiden New York call and hosted regional advisors on board before heading south for a first Caribbean season.

Insider · Swanwick UK

Two NATS Failures, One Review

The CAA's review of September's NATS outages reports in early 2027. Meanwhile, clients get duty of care but probably no cash compensation. Brief clients before half-term.

Insider · The Bahamas

Pickleball Pros on a Private Island

Holland America will stage a professional pickleball invitational at Half Moon Cay in March 2027, giving advisors a ready-made group hook for players who cruise.

Insider · Girona–Costa Brava Airport

easyJet Opens Girona to Britain

easyJet's summer 2027 routes include Girona from Liverpool and Gatwick for the first time, opening the Costa Brava to UK travellers without going through Barcelona.

Insider · Lisbon CA

Portugal Picks a Canadian Voice

Visit Portugal has named Toronto's VoX International as its Canadian PR agency, so expect more Portugal media and familiarization trips aimed at Canadians.

Insider · Ottawa CA

Ontario Tourism's Election Playbook

Ontario's tourism association has a toolkit for the 26 October municipal elections, and the new tourism minister will speak at its Ottawa summit days before the vote.

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