This week's must-read tourism news! (26.06.2026)

7.7.2026

Laurent Abitbol (Selectour): "I cut ties with tour operators offering rock-bottom prices"

Laurent Abitbol, June 23, 2026. © Stéphane Jaladis

The president of Selectour refuses to slash prices as recovery begins to emerge. He discussed the network's latest news last night at his summer cocktail party in Paris.

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Atout France launches Tourism & Innovation to support professionals

Adam Oubuih (CEO of Atout France) and Philippe Maud’hui (Director of Quality, Monitoring, and Sustainable Development) - Photo: TB

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Atout France launches Tourism & Innovation, a new platform that identifies French Travel tech players and showcases innovative solutions already implemented, with the aim of accelerating their deployment within the tourism ecosystem.

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Duty of Care 2026: Revamp Your Travel Policy in 90 Days

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Risk mapping, real-time tracking tools, insurance clauses: revamp your duty of care policy in 90 days with measurable ROI.

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Ponant Explorations Appoints Gino Andreetta Chief Client & Hospitality Officer

Gino Andreetta is a prominent figure in the industry. © Ponant Explorations

Effective July 1, 2026, reporting directly to the President and joining the Executive Committee, he will lead the new Client & Hospitality division, a strategic role designed to elevate the end-to-end customer experience and support the company's ambition to become the undisputed leader in expedition travel.

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“It was a war zone”: Tourists trapped during a shootout in a Rio de Janeiro favela

A shootout in a favela on Monday gave tourists in Rio de Janeiro a scare. Donatas Dabravolskas /stock.adobe

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A group of tourists was caught in a shootout between police and drug traffickers in Rio's Morro Santa Marta favela on Tuesday, during an operation targeting a criminal gang.

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Four Seasons, Aman, OrientExpress… the ultra-luxury cruise battle intensifies

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With the recent unveiling of its luxury yacht, Four Seasons confirms the growing ambitions of luxury players in the high-end cruise market. However, this enthusiasm also highlights increasing competition in a still-nascent segment, where economic and environmental challenges remain numerous.

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