Tourism and hospitality elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2026 in the Maldives
The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry…
Tourism and hospitality elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2026 in the Maldives
The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry…
Iran’s Tourism Voice Refuses to Go Silent: WTN Member AATTAI Marks World Tourism Day 2026
With Iran’s international tourism sector facing extraordinary challenges, AATTAI’s Shahrzad Moayeri has a message for the global travel industry on World Tourism Day 2026: keep the…
Historic Milestone as First Passenger Flights Land at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima
Kabalega International Airport in Hoima has received its first passenger flights, marking a historic step for Uganda's newest international aviation gateway. Built initially for oil and…
World Tourism Network Bangladesh Sets Global Example on World Tourism Day 2026
World Tourism Network Bangladesh marked World Tourism Day 2026 with a strong message for the global travel industry: turn membership into action. WTN Chairman Juergen Steinmetz…
World Tourism Day 2026: Bartlett Says AI Will Power Jamaica’s Next Tourism Revolution
Jamaica is putting artificial intelligence at the heart of its tourism growth strategy. In his World Tourism Day 2026 message, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett outlines how…
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From El Salvador to WTTC's upcoming Global Summit in Malta, Gloria Guevara,…
Bangkok Floods Disrupt Tourism as All 50 Districts Declared Disaster Areas
Bangkok has declared all 50 districts disaster areas after extreme rainfall flooded roads and disrupted transportation across the Thai capital. Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remain…
Top Middle East leaders - Prateek Kumar Dusit Hotels & Resorts
Prateek Kumar’s regional brief is unusually broad. As senior vice president of operations for Dusit Hotels & Resorts, he oversees properties across Europe, the Middle East,…
Top Middle East leaders - Prateek Kumar Dusit Hotels & Resorts
Prateek Kumar’s regional brief is unusually broad. As senior vice president of operations for Dusit Hotels & Resorts, he oversees properties across Europe, the Middle East,…
World Travel Week Jamaica launches on World Tourism Day
Jamaica has today, World Tourism Day, officially launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026, a landmark six-day gathering bringing together leaders and organisations from across the international…
World Travel Week Jamaica launches on World Tourism Day
Jamaica has today, World Tourism Day, officially launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026, a landmark six-day gathering bringing together leaders and organisations from across the international…
Top Middle East leaders - Bani Haddad Aleph Hospitality
Bani Haddad founded Aleph Hospitality in 2015 around a structural opportunity. The Middle East and Africa had no shortage of hotel projects or international brands, but…
Top Middle East leaders - Bani Haddad Aleph Hospitality
Bani Haddad founded Aleph Hospitality in 2015 around a structural opportunity. The Middle East and Africa had no shortage of hotel projects or international brands, but…
Top Middle East leaders - Talal Jassim Al-Bahar IFA Hotels & Resorts
Talal Jassim Al-Bahar is best understood not simply as a hotel executive, but as an investor in the environments around hotels. As chairman and group chief…
Top Middle East leaders - Talal Jassim Al-Bahar IFA Hotels & Resorts
Talal Jassim Al-Bahar is best understood not simply as a hotel executive, but as an investor in the environments around hotels. As chairman and group chief…
Top Middle East leaders - Essa Faqeeh Areen Hospitality
Saudi Arabia’s hotel pipeline is often described in keys, brands and construction value. Essa Faqeeh’s work begins where those headlines become difficult: feasibility, concept, design coordination,…
Top Middle East leaders - Essa Faqeeh Areen Hospitality
Saudi Arabia’s hotel pipeline is often described in keys, brands and construction value. Essa Faqeeh’s work begins where those headlines become difficult: feasibility, concept, design coordination,…
Top Middle East leaders - Stephen Ansell Hyatt
Stephen Ansell’s appointment as managing director for the Middle East and Africa in April 2024 brought his Hyatt career back to the region where it began.…
Top Middle East leaders - Mahmood Alhashmi Ajman tourism
Mahmood Alhashmi is leading Ajman’s tourism sector through an important institutional transition. After taking responsibility for tourism development in 2022, he became director general of the…
No Dollar Sign Attached: SKÅLITE International Awards Take a Different Path on Quality in Tourism
As tourism awards increasingly become a business, SKÅLITE is taking another path. Born in Istanbul under Hülya Aslantaş and now going international, the Skål initiative puts…
Athens Explosion Kills 6 in Plaka Tourist District Near Acropolis
A deadly explosion has devastated Athens’ historic Plaka tourist district near the Acropolis, killing six people, including foreign visitors. As rescuers search the wreckage, investigators are…
Report: Spirit Cleared to Sell 27 Aircraft for $668 Million
The deal covers Spirit’s last major aircraft portfolio.
US's BETA launches flight test campaign in North Carolina
BETA Technologies (Burlington, VT) has begun flight testing in North Carolina with the all-electric ALIA conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft to evaluate potential medical and…
British Airways Adds Frequencies on U.S. Route
Flights will operate daily for more than four months of summer 2027.
Paraguay’s Paranair to ground only aircraft for maintenance
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FAA proposes inspections of 95 B737 MAX aircraft in US
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US’s Jetran Flight Service retires A330-200, B767-300ER
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Livery of the Week: Emirates
The Dubai-based carrier refreshed one of aviation’s most recognizable paint schemes in 2023.
Delta Adds New Routes to Europe
Flights will start in May and June of 2027.
Brazil's Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo retires sole G450, to add G600
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US’s Spirit Airlines gets nod to sell 27 A320 aircraft
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Airlines, Airports Brace for Weekend Nor’easter
Major airlines are waiving change fees between Friday and Sunday.
FAA Approves Commercial Flights at McKinney National Airport
Service is scheduled to begin in November.
Check-In: KORE's Diana Hnatov on Training the Industry's Newest Advisors
Diana Hnatov serves as the Director of Sales and Services for KORE, a travel education program specifically designed to bridge the gap for new advisors entering the…
Checking-In on the Growth of Culinary Travel with Eating Europe
Kenny Dunn is the founder and managing director of Eating Europe, one of the continent's first and now largest tour operators specializing in culinary tours in…
Checking-In with G Adventures' Steve Lima on G's Record Year
TMR's Daniel McCarthy sits down with G Adventures' Steve Lima on the back of its record July, and record 2025, to hear what those results tell…
Checking in with Rental Escapes' WIllie Fernandez as the Villas Segment Explodes
Willie Fernandez is a seasoned marketing executive with over 34 years of experience in the travel industry, spanning the cruise, hotel, vacation, and villa segments. As…
Checking-In with John Chernesky, Two Years Into His NCL Tenure
John Chernesky, the SVP of North American Sales at NCL, has spent more than three decades in travel, but only just celebrated his two-year anniversary with…
Checking-In with Courtnie Nichols: Why This Travel Advisor Ditched One-Off Bookings for a Retainer Model
After relocating eight times in 17 years, Courtnie Nichols learned how to adapt and connect — skills that now drive her success as a travel advisor.…
Waterford Fair Lights Up Virginia With Historic Homes Artisan Skills and Family Autumn Fun
Step into a preserved Loudoun County village as Waterford Fair brings crafts, heritage, music and family fun to life.
Nepal Joins Japan, Switzerland and More as Ultramarathon Tourism Drives New Adventure Travel Experiences Worldwide: All You Need to Know
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Italy Faces Travel Chaos As Mount Etna Volcanic Ash Forces Catania Airport Flight Suspension
Recent ash emissions from Mount Etna forced the closure of Catania Airport, disrupting air travel to and from Sicily.
Black Hills Film Festival Brings Mount Rushmore Buffalo Stories and World Cinema to Rapid City
Rapid City’s Black Hills Film Festival brings global cinema, Mount Rushmore stories and South Dakota culture to the screen this October.
Florida Travel Gains Elite Appeal as Boca Raton Reinvents Golf and Resort Experiences
Florida Travel grows as Boca Raton upgrades luxury golf experiences for global leisure visitors.
Abilene Rises With Durango and More as USA Christmas Train Trips Spark Early Booking Rush
Limited seats, glowing stations and Santa journeys are creating a new holiday travel rush across small-town America.
Louisiana Travel Enters New Era as World Tourism Day Showcases Authentic US Experiences
Louisiana Travel gains global attention as World Tourism Day highlights culture, heritage, food and nature.
Brazil Could Be an Essential Country for Seasonal Cuisines Across Salvador and More Hubs for Autumn Travelers
Explore autumn food destinations as Salvador, São Paulo and other cities showcase seasonal cuisines, regional flavors, and unique dining experiences in Brazil.
California Unveils Its Most Surprising October Coast With Monarchs Pumpkins and Waves
From delicate monarch wings to giant pumpkins and Mavericks surf culture, California’s October coast offers an unforgettable autumn escape.
Gurugram Tourism Soars as Atmosphere Core Unveils ONE Atmosphere Suites in India – All You Need To Know
Experience true comfort in India. Atmosphere Core launches ONE Atmosphere Suites in Gurugram, boosting urban tourism with warm and flexible extended-stay living
Air Peace Travel Update Abuja To Maiduguri Flight Delayed And Cancelled After Fuel Supply And Airport Issues
Air Peace canceled its flights between Abuja and Maiduguri due to fuel supply issues at the Abuja Airport and operational constraints at the Maiduguri Airport.
Moldova Travel Update 2026 as Tourism and Aviation Surge While Transnistria Security Alerts and EU Border Biometrics Reshape Traveller Plans
Moldova tourism and aviation grow in 2026 as Transnistria security alerts and EU biometric border checks reshape traveller plans and entry preparation.
Lisbon Matches Porto and More as Portugal Tourism Opens New Travel Trails for North American Travellers Seeking Unforgettable Escapes
Portugal tourism connects Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Madeira and the Azores with exciting new travel trails for North American travellers.
Saudi Arabia And Global Tourism Leaders Gain Spotlight As World Economic Forum Reveals Beyond Tourism Impact Stars Driving Sustainable Travel Transformation
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Antigua Teams Up With St. Lucia And Barbados as P&O Cruises’ Iona Sparks Massive Tourism Boom – All You Need To Know
Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados prepare for an economic surge as P&O Cruises' Iona sets sail on a transformative 14-night Caribbean voyage.
World Travel Connections Expand as Airlines Unlock New Europe and Latin America Routes
Global Travel expands as airlines reshape routes linking Europe, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America.
Elkins Forest Festival Ignites West Virginia With Parades Timber Tales and Autumn Magic
Elkins, West Virginia, hosts the 88th Mountain State Forest Festival from 26 September to 4 October 2026, bringing parades, heritage events, forestry displays, crafts and autumn…
Cambodia Marks World Tourism Day 2026 with New AI Innovation and Digital Tourism Initiatives
Cambodia celebrates World Tourism Day 2026 by promoting AI, digital innovation and ASEAN safety standards to strengthen tourism growth.
US Comes Along With France and Other Countries to Revolutionise In-Flight Tech
US, France, and global leaders revolutionize in-flight tech, turning smartphones into master control layers for seamless travel connectivity.
USA’s Washington Delivers an October Escape Where Every Road Tells a New Story
Beyond Seattle and Mount Rainier, Washington’s October roads lead to cranberry bogs, cider farms, quiet coasts and golden mountain valleys.
Waterford Fair Lights Up Virginia With Historic Homes Artisan Skills and Family Autumn Fun
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Italy Faces Travel Chaos As Mount Etna Volcanic Ash Forces Catania Airport Flight Suspension
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Black Hills Film Festival Brings Mount Rushmore Buffalo Stories and World Cinema to Rapid City
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Florida Travel Gains Elite Appeal as Boca Raton Reinvents Golf and Resort Experiences
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Air Peace Travel Update Abuja To Maiduguri Flight Delayed And Cancelled After Fuel Supply And Airport Issues
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Moldova Travel Update 2026 as Tourism and Aviation Surge While Transnistria Security Alerts and EU Border Biometrics Reshape Traveller Plans
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