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This September, Madrid is combining sport and music as the Spanish Grand Prix and Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour both attract visitors for a spectacular September calendar. Amadeus Travel Intelligence data as of 14th of August shows a year-on-year air booking growth of 5%, combining domestic and international flights from the 9th of September to 4th of October, which covers both events. The same air data shows that short stays are up a predicted 10% year on year, with stays of five days and under now making up 37% of bookings; suggesting opportunities for hotels to offer perks and incentives to encourage longer stays. In terms of hotel data, Demand360® shows hotel occupancy standing at 48% for the week of the 6th of September to the week of the 27th of September. ADR has increased by 25% on the same period last year to $413. The week of the 13th, when both events overlap, shows the highest occupancy at 52% with an ADR of $411. Spain on the move as domestic travel rises during Shakira’s visit As the only Spanish city on Shakira’s tour, Madrid is attracting fans from across the country. Domestic bookings within Spain to the capital for 18th of September to 4th of October, covering the first nine nights of the residency, are up a predicted 35% year on year while international bookings are up by 5%. Barcelona leads domestic inbound bookings to Madrid with growth of 128%, now making up a total of 12% of domestic bookings. The data also shows that many families and groups are traveling during these dates. Booking forecasts for groups of six or more are up 30%, making up 7% of all bookings for the window. The international standout is Japan, with bookings to Madrid up a predicted 80% year on year, followed by Canada with a 30% growth and the Netherlands and Mexico at +25%. Increase in international visits, also fueled by Formula 1 The Spanish Grand Prix is also contributing to increased air travel during the month of September. From the 9th to 13th September when the race is on, top inbound markets which have seen the biggest growth in bookings to Madrid from 2025 are the United Kingdom, up 46% year on year, South Korea, up 45%, France, up 32%, and Uruguay, up 31%. Argentina remains Madrid’s largest source market at 15% of international bookings perhaps due to fans traveling to support Argentinian racer Franco Colapinto, and Mexico has gained the most ground out of the top origin markets, up 16% to claim an 11% share of inbound traffic. The air data reveals that medium-length stays of 6 to 13 nights are making up an estimated 39% of bookings around the race week. With a notable number of travelers headed from the Americas, a significant share of visitors appears to be building the Grand Prix into a longer trip, though shorter stays still make up a notable 34% of bookings. For hoteliers, there is an

Setting sail in December 2026, the new andBeyond Amazon Explorer invites guests to experience the Peruvian Amazon, not simply as a destination to be witnessed, but as a living world to be understood. Carrying just 32 guests, the 74 m (242 ft) floating sanctuary will bring the company’s safari philosophy to the river for the first time, creating an experience shaped by curiosity, interpretation and the constantly changing rhythms of the rainforest. As the second luxury expedition yacht in andBeyond's growing portfolio, the Amazon Explorer introduces a fresh perspective on rainforest discovery that is rooted in the guiding philosophy that has shaped the company's wilderness journeys for decades. It combines immersive exploration, longer time on the river and expert interpretation to create a deeper understanding of one of Earth's most interconnected ecosystems. Here, exploration is not measured by how much ground is covered, but by how much is uncovered. From mist-covered mornings aboard a skiff to quiet moments listening to the rainforest awaken, each day unfolds at the pace of the river. At the heart of the experience is the andBeyond Amazon Explorer- a floating sanctuary, carrying guests further into the channels of the Amazon while providing a constant connection to the forest beyond, with new perspectives emerging throughout the journey. Experiences have been carefully curated to deepen guests' understanding of the destination. Guided skiff excursions, rainforest walks, kayaking adventures, night safaris and community visits are complemented by cultural encounters, wellness experiences and opportunities to learn directly from those who know the river best. Wildlife sightings may include pink river dolphins, three-toed sloths, squirrel monkeys, scarlet macaws, caiman and, for the very fortunate few, even the elusive jaguar may reveal itself, offering a rare glimpse of one of the rainforest's most iconic inhabitants. The Amazon Explorer challenges many of the traditional assumptions of expedition travel. "Success here is not about reaching a particular place or ticking off sightings. It comes from taking the time to understand the relationships that shape the rainforest. That thinking has influenced every aspect of the Amazon Explorer and represents an exciting evolution in the kind of immersive, story-led experiences that andBeyond is known for Mark Wheeler, andBeyond President Designed to reveal different perspectives of the rainforest throughout the year, the Amazon Explorer offers three-, four- and seven-night journeys across both high-water and low-water seasons. Newly refined routing allows guests to experience the changing character of the destination as water levels transform the landscape. All journeys begin in Iquitos, followed by a transfer to Nauta, where guests embark on the yacht. During high-water periods, the rainforest opens access to flooded forests and remote waterways, while low-water seasons reveal a different side of the Amazon, showcasing the remarkable way in which the ecosystem adapts with the changing seasons. Guided by carefully selected experts from the region who are trained to andBeyond’s guiding standards, a low number of guests per guide allows excursions to be tailored to individual interests and the changing conditions of the day. Rather than

📅 Pope Leo XIV visits Metz, France, from September 25-28, 2026, concluding his apostolic journey. On September 28, hotel occupancy in central Metz surges to 83-100%, a stark rise from 20% in 2025. The city center experiences a demand spike, with occupancy over 80% on September 27 and dropping to 60% by September 29. The surrounding areas see 70% occupancy on September 28, highlighting the concentrated impact of the Pope's visit.