oneworld, All 15 Members, Commit to Buckingham Palace Declaration
oneworld® and its 15 member airlines have agreed to combat illegal wildlife trafficking by signing onto the Buckingham Palace Declaration (BPD), becoming the first airline alliance…
oneworld, All 15 Members, Commit to Buckingham Palace Declaration
oneworld® and its 15 member airlines have agreed to combat illegal wildlife trafficking by signing onto the Buckingham Palace Declaration (BPD), becoming the first airline alliance…
Southwest Gives Update on Starlink Rollout
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One Man, One Island: A Plea to Save Our Oceans and Our World
On Croatia’s peaceful island of Krapanj, Kristijan Curavić descended in traditional diving equipment to make an urgent appeal for ocean protection. eTurboNews publisher Juergen Steinmetz witnessed…
Recipe for Success: The Vanguards of Culinary Tourism
From the kitchen brigade to the guest experience, the future of culinary tourism is built on commitment, collaboration and the constant pursuit of something better.
Recipe for Success: The Vanguards of Culinary Tourism
From the kitchen brigade to the guest experience, the future of culinary tourism is built on commitment, collaboration and the constant pursuit of something better.
Kristijan Curavić’s Plea From Beneath the Sea: Full Speech
Speaking beneath the Adriatic Sea, Kristijan Curavić appealed for practical ocean protection and international cooperation. Read his full prepared address from Krapanj, Croatia, including his call…
Keep Travelling: Resilience, Positivity and Joy from the Vanguards of Global Tourism
Last week Jamaica welcomed the global travel industry for World Travel Week. We hear from the leaders and winners of World Travel Awards 2026 reflecting on…
Keep Travelling: Resilience, Positivity and Joy from the Vanguards of Global Tourism
Last week Jamaica welcomed the global travel industry for World Travel Week. We hear from the leaders and winners of World Travel Awards 2026 reflecting on…
Hotels Keep Expanding. Can Profits Keep Up?
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BONFIRE NIGHT 8 Italian wines to spark up the celebration
Fireworks in the sky, bonfires glowing in the November chill, jacket potatoes tucked into the embers, sticky toffee apples and slices of spiced parkin: Bonfire Night…
BONFIRE NIGHT 8 Italian wines to spark up the celebration
Fireworks in the sky, bonfires glowing in the November chill, jacket potatoes tucked into the embers, sticky toffee apples and slices of spiced parkin: Bonfire Night…
New Flights, Big Deals, Fresh Turbulence: Aviation’s Week
Global aviation news for October 11–17, 2026, brought new airline routes, major investment plans and fresh travel disruptions. Air Canada and United Airlines announced expanded cross-border…
British Airways, Emirates And Cathay Pacific Lead A Premium Cabin Revolution
Airlines are racing to reinvent luxury flying, but corporate travellers could be heading in the opposite direction. British Airways is unveiling redesigned premium cabins, Emirates is…
British Airways, Emirates And Cathay Pacific Lead A Premium Cabin Revolution
Airlines are racing to reinvent luxury flying, but corporate travellers could be heading in the opposite direction. British Airways is unveiling redesigned premium cabins, Emirates is…
United Now Offers Starlink Wi-Fi on Nearly Half its Daily Flights, Launches New “Starlink Tracker”
Starlink Wi-Fi continues to make a huge difference in the travel experience for millions of United customers, and today the airline announced that it is now…
United Now Offers Starlink Wi-Fi on Nearly Half its Daily Flights, Launches New “Starlink Tracker”
Starlink Wi-Fi continues to make a huge difference in the travel experience for millions of United customers, and today the airline announced that it is now…
Caribbean researchers win inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. the recipients of its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for…
Visit Qatar puts UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHAZKA vs STIRLING tickets on sale ahead of Doha event
Visit Qatar, in partnership with UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has announced that tickets for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING are now…
Seychelles Loses a Tourism Icon: Mickey Mason Dies at 82
Seychelles tourism pioneer Raymond Michael “Mickey” Mason, co-founder of Mason’s Travel and a dedicated conservationist, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, aged 82. Together with his…
Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27
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oneworld’s 15 Airlines Unite Against Wildlife Trafficking—What Changes?
oneworld and all 15 member airlines have committed to the Buckingham Palace Declaration against illegal wildlife trafficking, the alliance announced in Brussels on October 16, 2026.…
US's STA Jets to acquire International Jet
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American Adds New Route to South America
Service will start in January 2027.
US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute
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Chile's JetSMART okayed for ninth-freedom ops in Argentina
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Livery of the Week: Aegean Airlines
The carrier’s red-and-white tail features a logo that has represented Turkish aviation for more than six decades.
Delta Revives Short-Lived Transatlantic Route
The route was last served in 2021.
Brazil’s GOL drops routes to US over fuel costs
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Germany's SundAir expands wet-leased capacity with B737-800s
SundAir (SR, Berlin Brandenburg) has added two wet-leased B737-800s from ACMI providers Enter Air (E4, Warsaw Chopin) and Fly4 Airlines (4F, Dublin International) from October 2026,…
Lufthansa Names First Destination for A350-1000
The type will enter service with the airline in December.
TSA Pauses ‘Gateside’ Expansion
The program was apparently scaled back to 13 airports.
Trump Gets a Brutal Rebuke at German Tourism Congress DRV
The DRV congress in Berlin brought together senior private-sector travel executives and leading government tourism representatives of the German travel and tourism industry.. During the informal…
On Dictionary Day, Destinations International Reminds Tourism Industry: Words Matter
2026 Tourism and Social Impact Lexicons provide research-based language to help destination organizations communicate their value to communities and stakeholders SOURCE: On Dictionary Day, Destinations International…
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.…
San Francisco Neighbourhood Christmas Markets Turn Local Streets Into Holiday Travel Stars
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Mexico’s Jalisco Braces for Devastating Floods and Travel Chaos While Coloma and Other Coastlines Are Under Terrifying Fears Due to Hurricane Trudy
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Pangea Festival 2026 Turns Touws River into an Electronic Music Destination
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Asia Travel Chaos: 5,216 Flight Delays and 515 Cancellations Hit Major Airports
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Air New Zealand Strengthens Asia-Pacific Aviation Standing with Faster Boarding and Fewer Flight Cancellations
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Portugal’s Semibreve Festival 2026 Brings Four Spectacular Days of Electronic Music and Art to Braga
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Off The Grid Campout 2026 Brings Electronic Music, Art and Desert Adventures to California
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Agoda Begins AI Assistant Beta to Personalise New Travel Planning, Compare Prices and Book Trips
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