Tenerife has long been one of Europe’s most popular destinations for remote workers. With year-round sunshine, a convenient time zone for UK and European businesses, excellent connectivity and a lifestyle built around the outdoors, the island has become a natural choice for people looking to swap grey skies for blue while continuing to work remotely. But as flexible working has matured, so too have the expectations of the people doing it.
Repayd, the global travel merchant account built specifically for the travel industry, has announced a strategic partnership with travel technology specialist Nezasa, enabling tour operators worldwide to access flexible, travel-specific payment capabilities directly within the Nezasa platform.
More international tourists arrived in Brazil in the first half of 2026, driven by growth in air travel. Arrivals through airports rose 13.3% to 3,531,233 visitors, the highest figure ever recorded for the period. Air travel accounted for 67% of all international arrivals received by the country between January and June. The data were released by Visit Brasil/Embratur, the Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Police. Across all ports of entry, Brazil recorded 5,261,733 international tourists in the first six months of the year, the second-highest result on record for the period. In June, the country registered 442,048 arrivals. Airports alone received 360,496 visitors, up 1% from the same month in 2025.
BTN Interviews: Phil Dickinson on the Revival of UK Travel to the UAE. Phil Dickinson, Group Vice President – Sales at JA Resorts & Hotels, discusses the return of British travellers to the UAE following updated FCDO advice. He explores rising demand, renewed consumer confidence and the UAE’s enduring appeal, while highlighting the growing popularity of multi-destination stays, nature-led experiences, wellness, family travel, sports tourism and personalised hospitality.
