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Other NewsFlight disruptions continue across the Gulf region as airlines adjust operations following renewed security concerns affecting airspace in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.Several carriers have cancelled or suspended selected services, while others have introduced schedule changes and rerouting measures. Airlines are urging passengers to verify flight status...
BreakingAccording to the latest market profile report from the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) released in July 2026, the US welcomed an estimated 34.3 million overseas visitors during 2025. This represented a 2.5% decline from the 35.2 million recorded in 2024. Even so, 2025 was the second-strongest year for...
BreakingAir France and Extime Travel have introduced Paris Stopover, a new service that allows connecting passengers to turn a layover into a short vacation in Paris and the surrounding region.With France's peak tourist season now in full swing, Air France and Extime Travel, Groupe ADP's airport retail and hospitality brand...
BreakingAsian travelers are proving they are still eager to travel internationally, but many are adjusting how they spend their money as airfares remain high.New forward booking data from AirAsia MOVE, the travel booking platform of AirAsia, shows travelers heading into the second half of the year are spending 35% more...
BreakingUS airline JetBlue is expanding its footprint at New York's LaGuardia Airport after reaching an agreement to acquire a portfolio of takeoff and landing slots previously held by Spirit Airlines.The transaction marks another step in JetBlue's strategy to strengthen its position in one of the country's most capacity-constrained airports.The agreement...
BreakingEurope's booming river cruise industry is facing one of its toughest summers in years as an unprecedented heatwave and prolonged drought leave key waterways at critically low levels, forcing cruise lines to alter itineraries, bus passengers between ports and, in some cases, rescue stranded vessels.The Rhine and Danube, Europe's two...
BreakingThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered a significant boost for hotels, short-term rentals and local businesses across the United States, but the much-anticipated tourism boom has been more limited than many industry forecasts predicted.After eight years of preparation, billions of dollars in investment and extensive destination marketing campaigns, North...
BreakingA tourist excursion boat catching fire off the Egyptian resort of Hurghada is the latest in a growing series of maritime incidents that are raising concerns about safety standards on the Red Sea, one of the country's most important tourism destinations.The Red Sea is one of Egypt's biggest tourism assets,...
BreakingExpedia Group and Allegiant Travel Company today announced a strategic partnership as the airline looks to tap Expedia Group’s booking expertise and extensive network of U.S. travelers.This partnership marks a major milestone for Expedia Group and the airline, making it the first authorized online travel agency (OTA) to distribute Allegiant flights. The 12-month exclusive agreement will bring Allegiant’s nonstop network...
BreakingAustralia is set to modernize its border entry process by replacing its long-standing paper Incoming Passenger Card with a digital Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), making arrivals faster and more convenient for millions of international travelers.The Australian government has committed A$56.1 million (US$36.8 million) to introduce the new digital declaration as...
BreakingCambodia is pinning its tourism recovery on stronger airline partnerships as international visitor arrivals continue to slide in 2026. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the country welcomed 1.54 million international visitors between January and May, down 47.8% from 2.95 million during the same period in 2025.While the figures point...
BreakingThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing a comprehensive snapshot of global aviation through the end of 2025.Published annually, WATS compiles data from 1,315 airlines worldwide, including more than 250 international carriers that contribute detailed operational statistics. IATA...
