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The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) asks European airlines to avoid the Gulf airspace
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The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) asks European airlines to avoid the Gulf airspace

European aviation safety regulators have issued a new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), urging airlines to avoid flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and part of the Gulf of Oman due to escalating security risks linked to renewed tensions between the United States and...

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UK travelers to get Swiss e-gates and free mobile roaming

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UK travelers to get Swiss e-gates and free mobile roaming

Lufthansa to cull drastically its European network from 2027

16h ago

Lufthansa to cull drastically its European network from 2027

Cuba joins Mexico tourism circuit to revive visitor numbers

16h ago

Cuba joins Mexico tourism circuit to revive visitor numbers

Gibraltar bids farewell to 118-year old border controls with Spain

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Gibraltar bids farewell to 118-year old border controls with Spain

Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanization and increased connectivity

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Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanization and increased connectivity
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Australia toughens Middle East travel advice as conflict escalates again

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Shanghai new cultural icon to open in October

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EasyJet now favors takeover offer from Apollo over Castlelake

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Wizz Air goes big in Spain with Madrid and Valencia hubs

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New travel advices for the Middle East as the conflict returns

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Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

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RAILWAY NEWS

Arriva maps out three new rail links between Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands

Transportation

Arriva maps out three new rail links between Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands

Arriva is pressing ahead with plans to expand international rail services, unveiling proposals for new direct routes between the Netherlands, Belgium and Paris that could launch from February 2028.The operator has formally notified the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) of its intention to operate two additional international services...

Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

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Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

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Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

French rail booking system SNCF Connect integrates German and Swiss trains

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French rail booking system SNCF Connect integrates German and Swiss trains
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The Ultimate Louisiana Outdoors Road Trip

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Singapore Airlines Celebrates 40 Years of Flying from Manchester Airport

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Alabama Celebrates the Year of Trails

11 Mar
Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester: South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand have never been closer.

Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester: South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand have never been closer.

12 Jan
Travel Outlook Launches Strong Voices: A Specialized Off-Site Contact Center for Casino Operations

Travel Outlook Launches Strong Voices: A Specialized Off-Site Contact Center for Casino Operations

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HOTELS
New four-star hotel now opens in Laos capital Vientiane

New four-star hotel now opens in Laos capital Vientiane

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Accor and Sun Group strengthen strategic partnership in Vietnam

Accor and Sun Group strengthen strategic partnership in Vietnam

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Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

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Jakarta’s iconic Sultan Hotel faces final curtain

Jakarta’s iconic Sultan Hotel faces final curtain

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Navan and Hilton to co-create hotel-TMC Direct Connect

Navan and Hilton to co-create hotel-TMC Direct Connect

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CRUISE
Holland America Line announces 2027–2028 Caribbean Season

Holland America Line announces 2027–2028 Caribbean Season

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Cruise holidays taxed much less than hotels claims T&E study

Cruise holidays taxed much less than hotels claims T&E study

7 Jul
Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

7 Jul
WTTC Gloria Guevara concerned about Barcelona's tourist tax increase on short-stay cruise passengers

WTTC Gloria Guevara concerned about Barcelona's tourist tax increase on short-stay cruise passengers

26 Jun
Oceania Cruises spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

Oceania Cruises spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

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TTC Tour Brands Reveals The Destinations Travellers  Are Already Booking For 2027

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TTC Tour Brands Reveals The Destinations Travellers Are Already Booking For 2027

Early demand for Japan, River Cruising and Small Group Tours drives launch of 2027 Early Booking AdvantageTTC Tour Brands has unveiled its 2027 Early Booking Advantage campaign as travellers increasingly plan further ahead to secure sought-after destinations, preferred departure dates and the best value for their holidays. Available across Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver, the initiative...

Crystal Launches Sell Three, Sail Free UK Booking Incentive

5 Jul

Crystal Launches Sell Three, Sail Free UK Booking Incentive

Intrepid to host its largest-ever agent training event

22 Jun

Intrepid to host its largest-ever agent training event

VIVA Cruises launches ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ trade incentive

9 Jun

VIVA Cruises launches ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ trade incentive

Virgin Voyages unveils free balcony upgrade offer

9 Jun

Virgin Voyages unveils free balcony upgrade offer
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Travel Intelligence

Ethiopian Airlines launched passenger service to Lyon and Mauritius

Industry Focus

Ethiopian Airlines launched passenger service to Lyon and Mauritius

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, recently launched flights to Lyon and to Mauritius as the airline continues to expand across Africa and Europe.Lyon new route started on July 2 with a thrice weekly passenger service. France second largest metropolis is the third destination in France connected by Ethiopian Airlines with...

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Boardroom Reads

Breaking

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) asks European airlines to avoid the Gulf airspace

European aviation safety regulators have issued a new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), urging airlines to avoid flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and part of the Gulf of Oman due to escalating security risks linked to renewed tensions between the United States and...

2h ago

Hotel

New four-star hotel now opens in Laos capital Vientiane

Avani Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Laos with the opening of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel, bringing the brand's premium lifestyle hospitality concept to the country's capital.Located on Fa Ngum Road overlooking Chao Anouvong Park and the Mekong River, the 197-room hotel is designed to appeal to both...

9h ago

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UK travelers to get Swiss e-gates and free mobile roaming

UK travelers heading to Switzerland will soon benefit from faster border processing and the return of free mobile roaming under a new UK-Switzerland trade agreement.The deal, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, introduces a series of travel measures aimed at making business and leisure trips easier while also strengthening economic...

14h ago

Transportation

Arriva maps out three new rail links between Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands

Arriva is pressing ahead with plans to expand international rail services, unveiling proposals for new direct routes between the Netherlands, Belgium and Paris that could launch from February 2028.The operator has formally notified the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) of its intention to operate two additional international services...

16h ago

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Destinations Radar

Lufthansa to cull drastically its European network from 2027

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Lufthansa to cull drastically its European network from 2027

16h ago

Cuba joins Mexico tourism circuit to revive visitor numbers

Breaking

Cuba joins Mexico tourism circuit to revive visitor numbers

16h ago

Niagara Parks, ON, to improve accessibility to all visitors

Destination

Niagara Parks, ON, to improve accessibility to all visitors

16h ago

Smartwings: 3 new destinations from Prague this winter

Other News

Smartwings: 3 new destinations from Prague this winter

1d ago

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Executive Briefing

Travel Moves

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Gibraltar bids farewell to 118-year old border controls with Spain

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Hotel

Accor and Sun Group strengthen strategic partnership in Vietnam

1d ago

Air

Air Zimbabwe returns to London after 14 years

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Strategy Watch

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ABTA says UK travelers opt for short-haul trips this summer

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Destination

Discover Europe's micro-state Liechtenstein in a single 75-km Trail

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Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanization and increased connectivity

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Destination

Seychelles visitor arrivals fall as Middle East conflict impacts travel

Tourism to the Seychelles slowed sharply during the first five months of 2026, with the Indian Ocean destination reporting a double-digit decline in international arrivals as conflict in the Middle East disrupted key air connections.The island nation welcomed 145,858 international visitors between January and May, down 11.7% compared with the...

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Breaking

Australia toughens Middle East travel advice as conflict escalates again

Australia has tightened its travel advice across much of the Middle East after a fresh wave of military strikes between Iran and the United States reignited fears of a wider regional conflict and disrupted air travel.The Australian government's Smartraveller service warned that the security situation across the region remains "unpredictable,"...

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Rail

Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

Amtrak has taken inspiration from its state-of-the-art NextGen Acela trains to innovate its Acela First Class menu and reimagine the dining experience for premium travel on the USA Northeast Corridor.At the center of this update is the introduction of new small plate concepts, alongside warm breakfast pastries and a rotating...

Vilnius TV Tower reopens iconic revolving restaurant

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Vilnius TV Tower reopens iconic revolving restaurant

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TravelMole Dispatch

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Breaking

Shanghai new cultural icon to open in October

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Other News

EasyJet now favors takeover offer from Apollo over Castlelake

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Wizz Air goes big in Spain with Madrid and Valencia hubs

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