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Shanghai new cultural icon to open in October
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Shanghai new cultural icon to open in October

Shanghai is preparing to unveil one of the world's most ambitious new cultural landmarks as the Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opens its doors on October 17, 2026.Designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta in partnership with the East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI), the striking waterfront venue is...

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EasyJet now favors takeover offer from Apollo over Castlelake

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EasyJet now favors takeover offer from Apollo over Castlelake

Wizz Air goes big in Spain with Madrid and Valencia hubs

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Wizz Air goes big in Spain with Madrid and Valencia hubs

New travel advices for the Middle East as the conflict returns

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New travel advices for the Middle East as the conflict returns

Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

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Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

Delta Air Lines introduces Basic fares in premium products

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Delta Air Lines introduces Basic fares in premium products
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French rail booking system SNCF Connect integrates German and Swiss trains

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Air travelers to India to complete compulsory online health declaration

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U.S.A. take steps to allow again supersonic flights

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Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

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EasyJet finally embraces Castlelake's $7 billion takeover proposal

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Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: Mastercard and CrescentRating reveal the importance of AI in selecting destinations

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Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

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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...

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

Wallonia, Belgium, rolls out 12 car-free rail itineraries for slow travel

2 Jul

Wallonia, Belgium, rolls out 12 car-free rail itineraries for slow travel
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Singapore Airlines Celebrates 40 Years of Flying from Manchester Airport

Singapore Airlines Celebrates 40 Years of Flying from Manchester Airport

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Alabama Celebrates the Year of Trails

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.

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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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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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Blacksand and Marriott International in landmark deal for 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

Blacksand and Marriott International in landmark deal for 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

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Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality AI-powered real-time price matching technology

Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality AI-powered real-time price matching technology

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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

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Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

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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

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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

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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

Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

Industry Focus

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...

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Destination

Vilnius TV Tower reopens iconic revolving restaurant

One of Europe's highest revolving restaurants is back in business as Lithuania's iconic Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its renovated Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) restaurant. It offers travelers a unique dining experience 165 meters above the Lithuanian capital.The reopening adds another attraction to one of Vilnius' most recognizable landmarks, which...

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Breaking

Wizz Air goes big in Spain with Madrid and Valencia hubs

Spain is set to become a major growth market for Wizz Air as the low-cost carrier opens its first operational bases in the country.The airline will open new bases at Madrid and Valencia airports in early November, with operations beginning on November 3 in Madrid and November 2 in Valencia....

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Air

TAP Air Portugal inaugural flights to Athens and Curitiba, Brazil

TAP Air Portugal has expanded its international network with the launch of new routes from Lisbon to Curitiba, Brazil, and Athens, Greece, marking another step in the airline's 2026 growth strategy.The new Curitiba service began on July 2 and operates three times a week using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Flights depart...

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Breaking

Some 55% of Cyprus hotels without a proper license

More than half of Cyprus' hotels and tourist accommodations are operating without a full license, according to a new report from the country's Audit Office, exposing long-running regulatory shortcomings that could undermine confidence in the island's tourism sector.The report found that, as of April 27, only 168 of the 728...

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Destinations Radar

Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

Destination

Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

2d ago

Air Arabia launches twice-daily Sharjah flights to London Gatwick

Air

Air Arabia launches twice-daily Sharjah flights to London Gatwick

3d ago

Exclusive Acropolis experience in Athens redefines luxury cultural tourism

Destination

Exclusive Acropolis experience in Athens redefines luxury cultural tourism

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Thai Airways International doubles fuel surcharge on tickets

Air

Thai Airways ramps up frequencies to Europe in winter 2026/27

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Executive Briefing

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Shanghai new cultural icon to open in October

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Delta Air Lines introduces Basic fares in premium products

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

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New travel advices for the Middle East as the conflict returns

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Jakarta’s iconic Sultan Hotel faces final curtain

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French rail booking system SNCF Connect integrates German and Swiss trains

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EasyJet now favors takeover offer from Apollo over Castlelake

EasyJet abruptly changed its mind by potential takeover candidates. The British low-cost carrier is now backing a higher all-cash offer from US private equity firm Apollo, replacing its earlier support for a rival proposal from Castlelake.Apollo has proposed to acquire the low-cost carrier for £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion), valuing the...

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Tech

Phocuswright : European travelers follow increasingly different booking habits

Europe's leisure travel market continues to prove resilient, but traveler behavior is becoming increasingly fragmented across the region. This is the conclusion from Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026, which analyzes consumers’ behavior in the U.K., France and Germany.The three markets are responding differently to economic pressures, digital tools and...

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Air travelers to India to complete compulsory online health declaration

India has introduced a mandatory online health declaration for all international air travelers arriving in the country following updated guidance from the Directorate General of Health Services.Under a travel advisory issued in June 2026, all passengers must complete a Self-Declaration Form (SDF) through the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal before traveling...

Spain eyes record summer as visitors and spending surge

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Spain eyes record summer as visitors and spending surge

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Interview : Hamish Keith, CEO EXO Travel Group following its acquisition by JTB

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Blacksand and Marriott International in landmark deal for 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

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Iran-USA war takes its toll on London Heathrow traffic forecasts

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