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Yesterday — 17 March 2026Focus on Travel News

PATA Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees in 2026

17 March 2026 at 20:41
PATA Foundation trustees with face imagesThe PATA Foundation today announces the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with […]

China records over 150 million inbound arrivals in 2025, spurred by visa-free policy

17 March 2026 at 14:57
Traditional Chinese temple with red lanterns, Li River karst mountains, Yangshuo town, and Spring Festival horse sculpture in ChinaForeign tourist arrivals to China surged in 2025, with spending rising by 40% year on year, China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said, as reported by CGTN. Inbound tourist trips exceeded 150 million last […]
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Hilton Introduces its new digital concierge: Hilton AI Planner

16 March 2026 at 20:50
Woman using laptop in a modern hotel room while planning a stay with Hilton AI PlannerHilton has announced its new Hilton AI Planner, a generative AI–powered digital concierge that helps travellers explore the company’s global portfolio of hotels and plan memorable stays with Hilton. The introduction of the Hilton AI Planner, now in beta testing at […]

F1 cancels Grand Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to ongoing conflict in the region

15 March 2026 at 16:56
Bahrain International Circuit illuminated at night during a Formula 1 Grand Prix race weekend in Sakhir, BahrainThe Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 has concluded after “careful evaluations” that it is not safe to […]

Hasan Dinç Becomes First Turk to Lead Society for Incentive Travel Excellence – SITE

13 March 2026 at 23:43
Hasan Dinç elected Global President of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) alongside SITE Türkiye Chapter President Feyhan KapralıA Turkish tourism leader has been elected to head the global association dedicated to incentive travel, marking a milestone for Turkey’s meetings and events industry. Hasan Dinç has been named Global President of the Society […]

Autograph Collection Residences to debut in Asia Pacific at PEYLAA Phuket

13 March 2026 at 19:14
Modern tropical lobby interior at PEYLAA Phuket Autograph Collection Residences with lounge seating, art wall, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking landscaped gardens.Thailand-based lifestyle-led developer Capstone Asset has announced the launch of PEYLAA Phuket, Autograph Collection Residences,  a branded residential development scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2027. The project will introduce 408 residences in Phuket and […]

Orlando International Airport expects 7.4 million passengers during Spring Break

13 March 2026 at 18:58
Passengers waiting in a seating area under a large skylight inside Orlando International Airport’s main terminal.Orlando International Airport expects more than 7.4 million passengers during the 2026 Spring Break travel period, marking one of the busiest stretches of the year for the Florida gateway. The airport is currently in the […]

Asian countries enforcing work-from-home mandates to save fuel amidst Middle East conflict

13 March 2026 at 17:56
Heavy traffic congestion under elevated rail line in Bangkok as vehicles crowd a busy city street in Thailand during daytimeThe ongoing ‌conflict ⁠in the Middle East is starting to cause major disruptions to global energy markets, affecting many countries and businesses around the world. Over the past few days, several countries have enforced austerity […]
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