The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Straits of Malacca, which is the world’s busiest waterway for international trade, as […]

Etihad Airways is expanding its United States network with significant frequency increases on two key routes, upgrading Chicago O’Hare to double-daily service and Charlotte to daily flights from 15 June 2026. Both routes operate aboard […]

Italy is trialling a humanoid robot as a museum guide at historic sites in Turin and Genoa, with early visitor feedback showing strong approval for the technology. The robot, known as R1, moves on wheels […]

Çelebi Aviation has announced its entry into the Kenyan market, marking a key milestone in its expansion across Africa and reinforcing its focus on high-potential regions. With more than 65 years of experience in ground […]

Global travel has fully rebounded, and with it, the modern traveller’s awareness of air quality has sharpened considerably. Destinations like Delhi, Bangkok, Jakarta, Hanoi, and Beijing remain among the most visited cities in Asia while […]

Malaysia Airlines and cricket team Mumbai Indians have unveiled a one-of-a-kind aircraft livery, bringing together the iconic blue and gold of one of cricket’s most celebrated franchises to the skies with the blues of Malaysia Airlines. […]

Minor Hotels has announced the debut of its experiential luxury brand in the United States with Anantara Miami Resort & Residences.  Rising 650 feet above Biscayne Bay, the landmark development signals a defining moment for the […]

Kuwait has reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport after a nearly two-month closure, with flights set to resume gradually, the state-run news agency Kuna said as reported by Gulf News. The move marks the start […]

AmaWaterways has announced its most ambitious expansion to date, growing its global fleet to more than 50 ships by 2032, with 15 new ships in Europe and more than 60 percent capacity growth beyond the […]

The U.S. Travel Association issued the following statement after some civil and human rights groups were actively warning people against travelling to the United States. The statement is as follows: Let’s say the quiet part […]

oneworld® has welcomed Hawaiian Airlines as its newest member airline, becoming the third US-based carrier alongside Alaska Airlines and American Airlines and adding Honolulu as a global hub. With Hawaiian Airlines on board, oneworld’s global […]

Southeast Asia’s cruise industry demonstrated strong economic value in 2024, generating US$10 billion in total output representing five percent of global cruise industry output. The region delivered US$2,564 per passenger visit – 2.4 times the […]

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has successfully concluded its 2026 SITE Incentive Summit in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing together a curated group of global buyers and suppliers for an intimate programme of business connection, education […]

Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud hasy unveiled Rovey, the cruise industry’s first AI Crew assistant, at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, Rovey is the first element of Project […]

The 2026 French Quarter Festival closed its four-day run on April 19 with record-breaking numbers across vendor revenue, hotel occupancy and fundraising, cementing its place as one of New Orleans’ most economically significant cultural events. […]

Sports tourism has reached a total economic impact of $274.5 billion, according to a new industry report, as millions of travellers continue to attend and participate in sporting events across the United States. The study, […]

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with China-based travel platform Mafengwo to launch AI-powered, multilingual visitor guides at Sentosa Sensory scape as well as Exploria and Curiosity Cove at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. This innovative pilot programme, which […]

Outrigger Hospitality Group has launched a $100m transformation of the Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort, its original flagship property located on one of Hawaiʻi’s most historic beachfront sites. The redevelopment aims to reposition the resort as […]

Frankfurt Airport has unveiled more than 3,000m² of new duty free and travel retail space with the opening of Terminal 3, marking a major expansion of its commercial offering. The development forms part of a […]

Air Serbia will resume direct flights between Belgrade and Munich on 22 May 2026, after an 18-year hiatus. Flights will operate daily, ensuring continuity and efficiency in connecting these two cities. Air Serbia is boosting […]

Mexico is bracing for an unprecedented accommodation crunch as the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to bring approximately 5.5 million visitors to the country over roughly 40 days. On peak match days, demand in host […]

France will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in its history, the International Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday 22 April. The tournament will take place across three cities, Lille, Lyon and […]

Finland is considering introducing a tourist tax that would require visitors to pay an additional fee per night or stay, as the government examines ways to make travellers contribute more to infrastructure and environmental protection […]

BlaBlaCar is shutting down its bus operator business after years of recurring losses, the car-sharing platform announced on Tuesday 21 April. The closure will eliminate 40 jobs and end a select number of coach routes […]

American Airlines has opened a transformed Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, introducing more than 60 new dining, retail, Duty Free and experiential concepts in what the carrier describes as […]

Spanish airports are reporting stable jet fuel supplies as the European Commission prepares an emergency fuel-sharing mechanism, with airlines and governments racing to prevent widespread flight cancellations across Europe before the peak summer travel season. […]

The United Kingdom is set to create a “smoke-free generation” after Parliament approved landmark legislation that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has […]

Ten years of customer insights and two years of intentional design has resulted in Delta’s next generation Delta One suite debuting on the Airbus A350-1000 — Delta’s newest and largest aircraft, delivering a 50% premium […]

IHG Hotels & Resortsblank (IHG) and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) announced a comprehensive loyalty partnership, setting a new benchmark for hotel-airline loyalty collaboration in the travel industry. Launching after October, IHG One Rewards […]

Lufthansa Group is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, the price of which has doubled since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. […]