​Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Seoul, South Korea, marking the launch of its new daily service between London Heathrow and Incheon International Airport, opening up a vibrant new destination for UK travellers.

Today’s VS208 was met on the tarmac in Incheon with celebrations alongside Corneel Koster, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic, representatives from Incheon International Airport Corporation and the Korea Tourism Organisation.  

​Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, revealing the sector significantly outpaced global economic growth.

According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached arecord US$11.6 trillion in 2025, accounting for 9.8% of the global economy. The sector’s growth (4.1%) exceeded overall global economic growth (2.8%) by almost 50%, underscoring its role as a primary engine of global expansion.  

​Cycling tourism has grown far beyond hardcore riders chasing mountain passes and personal records. More people now see cycling tours for what they really are: a rewarding way to travel, slow down, cover real ground, and experience places more closely than you ever could from a car or bus window. It is active, scenic, and often surprisingly freeing.  

​There are destinations that flirt with your imagination—and then there are those that completely capture it. Argentina, long celebrated for its passion and personality, is stepping confidently into a new era of global tourism. As a leading nominee at the World Travel Awards South America ceremony, this vast and vibrant nation is no longer just a bucket-list idea—it’s becoming the destination.

From electric football stadiums to glacier-carved wilderness, Argentina offers a rare blend of cultural intensity and natural spectacle. And in 2026, the world is finally catching on.  

​Who will control travel in 2046: AI companies, governments, or the travelers themselves? What will determine value in an AI-driven industry? And will travel remain accessible to all, or become a privilege?

These questions were at the heart of the inaugural Leadership Exchange, hosted by Phocuswright, a leading global travel research and events company, and ITB Berlin, on March 3, 2026, at CityCube Berlin.