OECD WARNS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT WEIGHING ON GLOBAL
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to cast a shadow over global tourism recovery, according to the OECD Tourism Trends and Policies
AMARNATH YATRA BEGINS UNDER UNPRECEDENTED SECURITY
The 57-day Amarnath Yatra officially commenced today, with the first batches of pilgrims departing from the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps amid spiritually
ASIA’S TRAVEL DEMAND SHIFTS TOWARDS EMERGING
Travel demand trends for the peak July–August season reveal a significant shift towards unique destinations, with Indonesia‘s Manado emerging as the surprise growth
FIJI’S HOTEL PIPELINE TARGETS BROADER VISITO
Tourism Fiji has signalled a strategic shift beyond luxury tourism, with new hotel developments aimed at attracting families, conference delegates, and budget-conscious travellers.
JET FUEL PRICE STABILISATION SCHEME FAILS AS OIL P
In a notable development for Indian aviation, the ₹10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline participants, as falling
American Airlines to Launch Chicago–Tokyo Flight
American Airlines is set to launch flights between Chicago O’Hare and Tokyo in 2027, using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The new service will strengthen
Tourism Boards Explore AI Tools for Destination Gr
Tourism boards are increasingly exploring artificial intelligence tools to support destination marketing, stakeholder engagement and traveller planning. AI is being used to improve
European Aviation Bodies Seek Temporary Pause on E
European aviation bodies have called for a temporary suspension of the Entry/Exit System during the busy summer travel season, citing concerns over long
WTTC Warns Europe Over Entry/Exit System Readiness
WTTC has warned that a poor rollout of Europe’s Entry/Exit System could create border delays and weaken tourism competitiveness. The system is designed
Expedia’s B2B engine still looks strong
Expedia Group’s latest quarterly results showed booked room nights up 6% , total gross bookings up 13% , and B2B gross bookings up