Destination News
ITB Innovators 2026 Spotlights AI-Driven Tourism Solutions
ITB Innovators 2026 highlights AI tourism solutions across the travel value chain, from property management to live translations and sustainability tools.
Travel & Visa News
Stay updated with the latest visa changes, travel alerts, and policy updates
Destination News
Sono International Launches SONO Moon Nagoya as First Hotel in Japan
Sono International will open SONO Moon Nagoya in July 2026, marking the company's first entry into Japan as part of its global expansion plans.
Travel Alerts
Yorkshire Dales Snowstorm Triggers Travel Disruptions and -9C Freeze
Yorkshire Dales snowstorm warnings: heavy snow and temperatures feeling as low as -9C are expected to cause widespread travel disruption across northern England and the Midlands.
Statistics & Trends
Overseas Travellers Drive Tourism Dispersion Across Emerging European Destinations
Overseas travellers are increasingly redirecting demand toward lesser-known European regions, a trend highlighted in new Mabrian and Data Appeal research presented at the ETC Annual Meeting.
Airline Updates
AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Route
AirAsia X's new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route, launching in June, will use a Bahrain hub to link Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Airline Updates
Japan Airlines’ Summer 2026 Expansion Set to Transform Transpacific and European Travel
Japan Airlines is rolling out a major Summer 2026 network expansion, increasing frequencies and aircraft deployments to improve connections between Japan, the U.S., Europe and beyond.
Airline Updates
NZICC Opens in Auckland as Airlines Gear Up for Record Flights
The NZICC opening in Auckland has prompted airlines and hotels to expand capacity as more than 120 events are already booked for 2026.
Destination News
Discovery Class Cruise Ships Are Redefining Ocean Travel and Tourism
Discovery Class Cruise Ships are poised to reshape ocean holidays by prioritising destinations, access to smaller ports and sustainable operations.
Destination News
Adyen and Uber Expand Payment Solutions and Introduce Uber Kiosks in Travel Hubs
Adyen and Uber have broadened their partnership to introduce Uber kiosks and expanded payment options aimed at simplifying travel payments for tourists around the world.
Travel Alerts
Cape Verde Health Scare: Salmonella and Shigella Outbreaks Affect British Tourists
A Cape Verde health scare has left at least six British tourists dead and more than 150 seriously ill after outbreaks of salmonella and shigella linked to contaminated food and water.
Destination News
Viking Opens Beijing Brand Experience Center to Deepen Engagement with Chinese Guests
Viking Cruises opened its Beijing brand experience center on February 5, 2026, strengthening the company's local presence and offering immersive, Chinese-language planning services for travellers.
Destination News
Year of the Horse Raceday 2026 in Hong Kong: Racing, Culture and Festivities
Year of the Horse Raceday 2026 will take place on February 19 at Sha Tin Racecourse, combining top-level racing with Chinese New Year cultural festivities.