Finnair takes delivery of first ATR72-600
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Air Arabia Dammam conducts trial ops ahead of launch
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Syrianair receives first A320s amid fleet upgrade
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CLIA unveils RiverView on-sale date and new river cruise webinars
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its 2027 RiverView conference will go on sale on September 16 at 11am. The event, which is marking its…
CLIA unveils RiverView on-sale date and new river cruise webinars
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its 2027 RiverView conference will go on sale on September 16 at 11am. The event, which is marking its…
Vietjet Qazaqstan's first B737-8s slip to 2027
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Germany's aeroways retires locally registered Citation Jet 2
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EU court rejects Ryanair's Lufthansa aid injunction
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Update: At Least 5 Dead in Amazon Prime Air 767 Crash
It was not immediately clear if those killed were on board the airplane, in vehicles on the ground, or some combination of both.
KBLT Congress 2026 Opens in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Traveller Outpaces Biggest Travel Brands
The 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress opens at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh on 6–7 September 2026, bringing together more than…
KBLT Congress 2026 Opens in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Traveller Outpaces Biggest Travel Brands
The 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress opens at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh on 6–7 September 2026, bringing together more than…
WTM Spotlight Riyadh unveils conference agenda
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has unveiled the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together international and regional tourism leaders to examine the opportunities emerging from Saudi…
WTM Spotlight Riyadh unveils conference agenda
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has unveiled the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together international and regional tourism leaders to examine the opportunities emerging from Saudi…
South Korea Tourism Boom Hits Trouble as Tourist Complaints Reach Record High
South Korea’s tourism boom has a growing downside. Record numbers of foreign visitors are being accompanied by record complaints involving hotels, taxis, overcharging and service…
Dubai Hotels Are Struggling. Why Is Burj Khalifa Developer Mohamed Alabbar Betting on Zimbabwe?
Dubai’s luxury hotels are struggling, yet Burj Khalifa developer Mohamed Alabbar is looking toward Zimbabwe. Is Gulf money searching for an escape from Dubai’s tourism downturn,…
WTTC 2026: How Tourism’s Most Powerful Leaders Are Shaping What Comes Next
WTTC is entering a pivotal period. Trillion-dollar tourism investment, new government alliances, expanding global membership, and more than 200 industry leaders heading to Malta reveal where…
Global Hotel News: New Openings, Big Investments, New Leaders and AI
Hotels are opening, investors are spending, executives are changing seats, and AI is moving deeper into travel booking. From Malta and Manhattan to Saudi Arabia, India…
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges
Airlines are opening routes, airports are expanding, CEOs are changing seats, and billion-dollar aircraft orders are reshaping aviation. From Riyadh and Bangkok to Toronto, Nairobi, Sydney…
ANA Orders Additional E190-E2 Aircraft
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.
Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Concludes India Roadshow
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has concluded its promotional roadshow in India, covering Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, as part of its efforts to…
Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Concludes India Roadshow
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has concluded its promotional roadshow in India, covering Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, as part of its efforts to…
Corendon Airlines adds PayPal, giving travellers more flexible ways to pay
Continuing to invest in enhancing the digital passenger experience, Corendon Airlines has strengthened its payment infrastructure by adding PayPal to the payment options available on its…
Corendon Airlines adds PayPal, giving travellers more flexible ways to pay
Continuing to invest in enhancing the digital passenger experience, Corendon Airlines has strengthened its payment infrastructure by adding PayPal to the payment options available on its…
World of Hyatt recognized as the European Loyalty Program of the Year by the European Loyalty Awards
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that its loyalty program World of Hyatt has been named European Loyalty Program of the Year by the European Loyalty Awards,…
World of Hyatt recognized as the European Loyalty Program of the Year by the European Loyalty Awards
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that its loyalty program World of Hyatt has been named European Loyalty Program of the Year by the European Loyalty Awards,…
Scotland’s Travel Industry Stars Shine at SPAA Sparkle Awards 2026
Scotland’s outstanding travel professionals have been recognised at the 2026 Sparkle Awards, with winners from across the leisure and business travel sectors celebrated at an awards…
Travel Promoters expands portfolio into Botswana and Mozambique with Kaelo Destinations
Sussex based Travel Promoters, one of the UK’s leading luxury representation companies specialising in Africa and the Indian Ocean, is delighted to share its appointment by…
Ukraine Warns Carriers to Avoid Russian Airspace
Volodymyr Zelensky said drone operations could pose risks as the "war comes home" to Russia.
Is Flying to and from Russia Becoming Too Dangerous? Airlines Face a New Ukraine Drone Reality
Russia’s skies are becoming a new aviation risk zone as Ukrainian drone attacks trigger air-defense responses and airport closures. While Air Tanzania quickly reversed its suspension…
STB Charts a Stronger, More Resilient Path for Seychelles Tourism
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Plan to Draw More Airlines to NY Airport Takes Shape
Officials are considering a minimum revenue guarantee.
AirBaltic Makes Deal for $298M in Interim Financing
The carrier adopted a new business plan last month in the face of higher fuel costs.
Is Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg Worth It? One Room Detail You Should Know
Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg won me over with its style and superb location directly across from the train station. But my stay came with two…
American Renumbers Flight to Nashville in Honor of Dolly Parton
The country music star died Aug. 25 at the age of 80.
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.…
Hurricane Marie Puts California Beach Safety at Risk as 10-Foot Waves Batter Southern Beaches
California beach safety faces Hurricane Marie as 10-foot surf, rip currents and flooding disrupt Southern California travel.
Ryanair Urges EU to Extend EES Relief as Europe Travel Faces New Border Delay Risks
RyanAir has demanded that the Commission provides a six-month extension to the temporary derogation for the Entry/Exit System (EES).
Japan’s Shinjuku Introduces Powerful Vacation Rental Crackdown to Protect Local Communities From Overtourism
Japan’s Shinjuku to limit short-term rentals as residents complain of overtourism and loss of community.
United Kingdom Teams Up With Italy and More as Malta Takes Centre Stage for Global Travel Growth
Malta tourism 2026 grows with United Kingdom, Italy and Poland demand, stronger air connectivity, MICE travel and global tourism investment.
Dubai Unveils Click and Travel Technology to Create Faster Biometric Airport Immigration for Travellers
Dubai now has a faster airport immigration system called Click and Travel.
Tajikistan Unveils Bold Tourism Development Fund To Revolutionize The National Travel Sector With Modern Upgrades
Tajikistan introduces a new Tourism Development Fund with daily visitor charges to upgrade roads, protect alpine landscapes, and support local communities.
Nevada Aligns With Washington D.C And More Places In US As Tourism Leaders Roll Out New Campaigns To Bring Canadian Travellers Back
American tourist spots introduce fresh marketing strategies to attract Canadian tourists during tough times for tourism.
China Tightens Sanjiangyuan Adventure Travel Rules
China tightens Sanjiangyuan travel rules as Hoh Xil protections strengthen around Golmud and Yushu.
Cuba Aligns With Mexico And More As Tourism Slump Deepens Amid Hotel Crisis
Cuba tourism faces a sharp 2026 downturn as visitor arrivals fall, hotels close and infrastructure challenges pressure the Caribbean destination
Kenya Faces Mount Kenya Fire Threat As Wildfire Raises Concerns For Adventure Tourism And Hiking Routes
Mount Kenya wildfire raises concerns for Kenya tourism as hiking routes, adventure travel and natural ecosystems face growing risks.
Serbia’s Wildfire Smoke Raises Fresh Air-Quality Risks for Travellers as Heatwaves Intensify
Wildfire smoke and heatwaves threaten travel as air pollution worsens, raising health risks and disrupting tourism worldwide.
Vietnam’s Đắk Lắk Creates New Tourism Opportunities With Southern Laos Through Stronger Local Cooperation
Vietnam’s Đắk Lắk promotes tourism development with the southern Laos through enhanced cooperation, creating new tourist destinations and opportunities for the region.
Japan’s Kamakura Reinvents Tourism With Buddhist Treasures Night Temple Experiences and Rare Autumn Access
Kamakura expands cultural tourism in autumn 2026 with Buddhist treasures, night temple events, museum reopening and rare seasonal heritage access.
How Is The Kazakhstan Travel Boom Transforming Central Asia’s Rising Star Into A Game-Changer For Wanderers Across Asia?
Discover how Kazakhstan inbound tourism surged in 2025 with 15.7M visitors, USD 2.9B in spending, and major growth across Almaty, Astana, Turkistan, and Aktau.
Greece Builds a Bigger Future for Regional Holidays Beyond the Summer Rush
Greece expands regional holidays beyond the summer rush through stronger UK travel ties, new routes and year-round tourism opportunities.
Germany Aligns With UAE, Philippines And More As Lufthansa Technik Extends A380 Maintenance Support
Emirates extends its A380 maintenance partnership with Lufthansa Technik Philippines through 2030, strengthening Manila and Clark’s global aviation role
India Aligns With Uttar Pradesh And Karnataka As SEHN Brings Lucknow Home Cooking To Bengaluru
Bengaluru welcomes SEHN, a 12-seat dining room celebrating Lucknow’s home cooking, heritage recipes and intimate Awadhi food traditions
Japan and Greece Deepen Tourism Ties but Missing Air Link Could Hold Back Next Wave of Long-Haul Travel
Japan and Greece deepen tourism ties in 2026, but the lack of direct flights could limit the next stage of long-haul visitor growth.
Peloponnese Takes Greece Tourism Push to Manhattan and Long Island With New Luxury Travel B2B Drive
Peloponnese tourism push heads to Manhattan and Long Island with luxury B2B workshops targeting US travel buyers in November 2026.
Sri Lanka Expands Metro Bus Network As New Kadawatha Depot Boosts Western Province Travel
Sri Lanka opens its second metro bus depot in Kadawatha as 104 new buses and planned facilities strengthen Western Province travel
Hurricane Marie Puts California Beach Safety at Risk as 10-Foot Waves Batter Southern Beaches
California beach safety faces Hurricane Marie as 10-foot surf, rip currents and flooding disrupt Southern California travel.
Ryanair Urges EU to Extend EES Relief as Europe Travel Faces New Border Delay Risks
RyanAir has demanded that the Commission provides a six-month extension to the temporary derogation for the Entry/Exit System (EES).
Japan’s Shinjuku Introduces Powerful Vacation Rental Crackdown to Protect Local Communities From Overtourism
Japan’s Shinjuku to limit short-term rentals as residents complain of overtourism and loss of community.
United Kingdom Teams Up With Italy and More as Malta Takes Centre Stage for Global Travel Growth
Malta tourism 2026 grows with United Kingdom, Italy and Poland demand, stronger air connectivity, MICE travel and global tourism investment.
Dubai Unveils Click and Travel Technology to Create Faster Biometric Airport Immigration for Travellers
Dubai now has a faster airport immigration system called Click and Travel.
Tajikistan Unveils Bold Tourism Development Fund To Revolutionize The National Travel Sector With Modern Upgrades
Tajikistan introduces a new Tourism Development Fund with daily visitor charges to upgrade roads, protect alpine landscapes, and support local communities.
Nevada Aligns With Washington D.C And More Places In US As Tourism Leaders Roll Out New Campaigns To Bring Canadian Travellers Back
American tourist spots introduce fresh marketing strategies to attract Canadian tourists during tough times for tourism.
China Tightens Sanjiangyuan Adventure Travel Rules
China tightens Sanjiangyuan travel rules as Hoh Xil protections strengthen around Golmud and Yushu.
Cuba Aligns With Mexico And More As Tourism Slump Deepens Amid Hotel Crisis
Cuba tourism faces a sharp 2026 downturn as visitor arrivals fall, hotels close and infrastructure challenges pressure the Caribbean destination
Kenya Faces Mount Kenya Fire Threat As Wildfire Raises Concerns For Adventure Tourism And Hiking Routes
Mount Kenya wildfire raises concerns for Kenya tourism as hiking routes, adventure travel and natural ecosystems face growing risks.
Serbia’s Wildfire Smoke Raises Fresh Air-Quality Risks for Travellers as Heatwaves Intensify
Wildfire smoke and heatwaves threaten travel as air pollution worsens, raising health risks and disrupting tourism worldwide.
Vietnam’s Đắk Lắk Creates New Tourism Opportunities With Southern Laos Through Stronger Local Cooperation
Vietnam’s Đắk Lắk promotes tourism development with the southern Laos through enhanced cooperation, creating new tourist destinations and opportunities for the region.
Japan’s Kamakura Reinvents Tourism With Buddhist Treasures Night Temple Experiences and Rare Autumn Access
Kamakura expands cultural tourism in autumn 2026 with Buddhist treasures, night temple events, museum reopening and rare seasonal heritage access.
How Is The Kazakhstan Travel Boom Transforming Central Asia’s Rising Star Into A Game-Changer For Wanderers Across Asia?
Discover how Kazakhstan inbound tourism surged in 2025 with 15.7M visitors, USD 2.9B in spending, and major growth across Almaty, Astana, Turkistan, and Aktau.
Greece Builds a Bigger Future for Regional Holidays Beyond the Summer Rush
Greece expands regional holidays beyond the summer rush through stronger UK travel ties, new routes and year-round tourism opportunities.
Germany Aligns With UAE, Philippines And More As Lufthansa Technik Extends A380 Maintenance Support
Emirates extends its A380 maintenance partnership with Lufthansa Technik Philippines through 2030, strengthening Manila and Clark’s global aviation role
India Aligns With Uttar Pradesh And Karnataka As SEHN Brings Lucknow Home Cooking To Bengaluru
Bengaluru welcomes SEHN, a 12-seat dining room celebrating Lucknow’s home cooking, heritage recipes and intimate Awadhi food traditions
Japan and Greece Deepen Tourism Ties but Missing Air Link Could Hold Back Next Wave of Long-Haul Travel
Japan and Greece deepen tourism ties in 2026, but the lack of direct flights could limit the next stage of long-haul visitor growth.
Peloponnese Takes Greece Tourism Push to Manhattan and Long Island With New Luxury Travel B2B Drive
Peloponnese tourism push heads to Manhattan and Long Island with luxury B2B workshops targeting US travel buyers in November 2026.
Sri Lanka Expands Metro Bus Network As New Kadawatha Depot Boosts Western Province Travel
Sri Lanka opens its second metro bus depot in Kadawatha as 104 new buses and planned facilities strengthen Western Province travel
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Dusit opens 3rd branded property in Malaysia
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The Oregon Coast Guide Launches Affordable Local Advertising to Help Coastal Businesses Grow
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Segway's Upcoming Flagship eKickScooters Win Two Gold Awards at IFA 2026
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Five Reputable Desalination System Manufacturers in China 2026: Driving Membrane Technology Innovation
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Ghost City Tours Brings Its True-History Ghost Tours to New York City
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SMOXH to Show 7,200-Item CNC Tooling Programme at AMB Stuttgart 2026
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From a Backpacker's Business Plan to a Multi-Brand Travel Group: The Evolution of Bamba Experience Group
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XiamenAir launches new intercontinental route with inaugural Xiamen-London flight
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AFRIDEX 2026 Launches 26-Partner Global Media Network to Expand Coverage of Africa’s Defence and Security Priorities
LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International publications will give professional audiences greater access to African capability requirements, industrial development and emerging technologies ahead of…
DAHON TECH anuncia sus resultados provisionales de 2026
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HONGKONG und SHENZHEN, China, 6. September 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DAHON TECH (HKEX: 2543), ein weltweit führender Hersteller von Falträdern, gab seine Zwischenergebnisse für das am 30.…
Hot Air Balloon and Pilot Lineup Announced for Sept 17-20 H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival
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Lodging Lowdown: Mews launches POS in North America, Borgata announces $107M tower renovation project
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Travel CEOs meet with Trump to encourage international travel after World Cup
Hotel and travel executives urged the president to build on this summer’s momentum with a goal of attracting 100 million visitors per year by 2030.
Step into Corbett Hideaway - IHCL SeleQtions In Uttarakhand
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett - IHCL SeleQtions in Uttarakhand. Set along the…
Taj Forays into Luxury Branded Villas with Taj Mount Kusur Resort & Villas, Lonavala; Developed by Amavi
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra . Developed in…
Moxy Hotels Brings Its Playful Spirit to Japan’s Premier Alpine Destination with Opening of Moxy Niseko Village
Moxy Hotels , part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its Niseko debut with the opening of Moxy Niseko Village .…
Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens after renovation
Following a yearslong overhaul, the 685-key property serves as Crowne Plaza’s new Americas flagship, according to parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer
The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.