Global Plumbing Fitting Industry Sales, Revenue, Gross Margin, Market Share, by Regions (2013-2025)

At 93, Italian sprinter Emma Mazzenga is giving scientists a rare look at just how much of the physical decline we associate with aging may not actually be inevitable.

Breaking Travel News will deliver its most extensive WTM London coverage to date, with roving editorial teams reporting from the show floor, filming interviews and covering the news as it happens. As an official media partner, Breaking Travel News will be at WTM London from 3–5 November 2026 at Excel London, bringing readers the announcements, insights and people shaping the global travel industry.

The very best in European travel and tourism have been named at the 20th anniversary edition of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, hosted at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, Montenegro, on 17 October 2026. The red carpet evening marked the first World Travel Awards event in its 33-year history to be held in Montenegro. Leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands from across the continent gathered on the shores of Kotor Bay, widely celebrated as the jewel in the crown of Montenegrin tourism, to celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories. Turkish Airlines took the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Airline’ while Athens claimed ‘Europe’s Leading City Break Destination’.

Norway is stepping up its efforts to attract British skiers this winter. A new campaign will showcase Norway as an alternative to the Alps, with reliable snow, uncrowded slopes and a unique Scandinavian experience. New and increased flights will make the journey easier, too. Norway Home of Skiing, Alpinco, Avinor and Norwegian Air Shuttle are joining forces to grow British guest-nights in Norway with support from UK ski operators including Ski Safari, Ski Solutions and Crystal Ski.

Halloween in Europe does not have to mean flying to one of the usual capitals. Some of the most atmospheric — and unsettling — stories are found in smaller historic cities and towns, where medieval streets, old legends and genuinely macabre landmarks are still part of the landscape.

Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated travel and green mobility solutions for international travelers. The agreement marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to building partnerships with reputable partners to deliver high-quality experiences to users worldwide.

Maharashtra Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai has directed officials to incorporate artificial intelligence, 3D film technology and a drone show into the development of the Shivpratap Din Shaurya Smarak at Pratapgad Fort. The project also includes a statue of Veer Jivaji Mahale, expanded gallery seating and visitor facilities, with an emphasis on heritage conservation.

Paddy Ma Wendi, a director of vertical dramas since 2023, has had a front-row seat to how fast and hard artificial intelligence has affected the mobile-first entertainment genre in 2026. Digital content farms have started churning out short productions – serialised stories made for smartphones and usually watched in portrait mode – using the latest AI technology. “When I was in the US [for a live-action vertical drama], I usually hired about 20 to 30 people, including the actors,” says Ma, who...

If you know the history of Jaipur, the “Pink City” so integral to Indian history and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you’re likely to be familiar with the story of The Gem Palace. Beyond being one of India’s most revered jewellery houses, having been appointed court jewellers by the royal family of Jaipur back in the 18th century, The Gem Palace also has a loyal following in Hong Kong, where a selection of the brand’s pieces are now available at Lane...

Taiwan residents made more than 2.49 million trips to the Chinese mainland in the first eight months of 2026, up 19.63% year on year, according to the island's tourism department.

British luxury house Asprey gave Brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich access to its jadeite, from stones in the usual vibrant green to rarer shades such as pink, lavender, red, white and orange. The pieces Furmanovich created pair jadeite with unexpected materials such as Japanese bamboo, wood and woven horsehair. Here, the designer tells us more. What makes jadeite so special? Unlike stones that announce themselves through brilliance or sparkle, jadeite draws you in through its depth and...

When Ria Xi set off on her 20,000km (12,400-mile) endurance challenge, she had no idea what the impact on her body would be. But she was curious to find out. The Beijing-born former tech executive who used AI to develop running training plans has now developed a daily test to track her biometric data alongside memory, motivation and energy levels as she runs across Eurasia. The extraordinary journey, which began on May 1, 2026, from Vladivostok, Russia, will see Xi run the ancient Silk Road...