Travel Insurance Deal: Allianz Partners is buying Nib’s travel insurance portfolio in Australia and New Zealand in a deal worth up to $50m, with a 20-year agreement to sell Nib-branded cover and a push to expand both digital and in-person distribution. Air Capacity Boost: Wizz Air will add 57,500 extra seats from its Larnaca base across August and September, bringing forward route resumption and increasing frequencies on key Europe and regional links. Advisor Channel Moves: TTC Tour Brands appoints Joe Robinson as Senior VP, Sales (North America), aiming to strengthen travel advisor partnerships and “frictionless” booking tools. UAE Tourism Confidence: Industry leaders at Elevate World’s Engage by Elevate 2026 say the UAE is poised for a fast rebound, with 1,500 B2B meetings and heavy tour-operator and hotel participation. UK Travel Disruption: Ryanair and others report major passenger chaos after a Belgian ATC strike left thousands stranded with little notice. Public Health at Airports: UK NHS and airport staff are being urged to prepare for Ebola cases as the outbreak in central Africa grows, with PPE checks and symptom guidance posted nationwide. Local Tourism Development: Michigan’s Jocelyn Benson proposes a new state department for arts, culture, tourism and sports to boost visitation and economic growth. Destination Learning: ACTA and Los Cabos Tourism Board hosted an immersive destination program for advisors, mixing site inspections with cultural and culinary experiences.