Russian citizens are continuing to travel visa-free to China under an ongoing trial scheme, while Saudi Arabia is set to introduce a reciprocal visa exemption agreement with Russia from May 11, 2026. The China policy […]

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced that the PATA Annual Summit 2027 will be hosted by the Sanya Tourism Board (STB) in Sanya, China, from May 17–19, 2027. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, […]

Air travel has become more efficient over the years, but for smokers and vapers, it still comes with a familiar set of frustrations. From the moment you arrive at the airport, restrictions start to shape […]

Fuel rationing is in effect at seven Italian airports and disruptions are spreading across the UK and Southeast Asia after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a global jet fuel crisis, cutting off […]

Air traffic controllers at SAERCO-managed airport towers in Spain plan to begin an indefinite strike from 00:00 on April 17, unions have announced, raising the risk of disruption at 14 airports across the country. The […]

A small room on Turkey’s Aegean coast has become the world’s first library dedicated entirely to olive oil — and instead of reading, visitors taste. The Yücel Sönmez Olive Oil Library opened on March 29 […]

Working remotely from different countries sounds simple on paper. In reality, the financial side can get messy pretty quickly. Bank delays, unexpected fees, currency conversions that eat into earnings. It adds friction to something that […]

Italy has appointed Gianmarco Mazzi as its new Minister of Tourism, following a government reshuffle led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in April 2026. Mazzi replaces Daniela Santanchè, who resigned in March amid legal issues […]

Ahead of a busy travel season, new research has identified the behaviours passengers find most frustrating on planes, trains and other public transport. With 24% of Americans taking a spring break trip this year and […]

Spain’s tourism sector has sounded the alarm over a potential sharp decline in American visitors after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened in March 2026 to sever all trade with Spain, following Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s […]

Lufthansa is preparing to ground up to 40 aircraft and cut as much as 5% of its total flight capacity as the ongoing Gulf War drives jet fuel prices to record highs and threatens kerosene […]

The European Union introduces stricter rules for travelling with pets, requiring all dogs and cats moving between member states to carry an individual European pet passport from April 22. The measure applies to non-commercial travel […]

Travel booking platform Agoda has recorded a dramatic surge in accommodation searches across Asia following the announcement of BTS’s first world tour in four years, with South Korean concert cities Goyang and Busan emerging as […]

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Türkiye is reporting a sharp rise in British visitors, with 16% more UK holidaymakers travelling to the country in March 2026 compared with the same period last year. In the final week of the month […]

United Airlines is introducing a new tiered fare structure designed to give customers more choice across premium cabins and long-haul routes. The airline says the changes will apply to long-haul international, transcontinental US and select […]

Venice has reactivated its tourist entry fee system for 2026, and the program is significantly larger than when it first launched. The city now requires day visitors to pay to enter on 60 designated days […]

China has resumed direct passenger flights to North Korea for the first time in six years, marking a cautious step toward reopening one of the world’s most isolated countries after prolonged pandemic-era border closures. The […]

Air France has permanently withdrawn from Paris Orly Airport, ending a historic chapter for France’s flagship carrier at one of the capital’s two main aviation hubs. The final Air France flight, arriving from Nice, touched […]

Eurovision is heading to Asia for the first time, with Bangkok confirmed as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Asia song contest, set to take place in November 2025. Organisers have announced a partnership […]