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China’s AI healthcare revolution fuels medical tourism surge

China is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing medical tourism destinations, with artificial intelligence playing a major role in attracting overseas patients. According to the Chinese National Health Commission’s 2025 annual report on foreign-related medical services, key hospitals across the country treated 1.28 million international patients last year,...

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Cuba suspends Visa and Mastercard payments amid tougher US sanctions

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France names six new Palace hotels as elite collection grows to 33

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Navan, a global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, announced yesterday the addition of more than 20 Swedish rail carriers to its platform, including Sweden’s largest operators, SJ and VR. Powered by SilverRail's global rail distribution platform, the API integration unlocks access for Navan customers to domestic rail routes in...

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Paris CDG Express launch March 28, 2027 with €25 one-way fare

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Portugal to face nationwide strike affecting travel on June 3

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Emerald Cruises has launched a ‘Summer Sailings’ offer, featuring savings of up to £1215pp on all balcony suites on select 2026 river cruises. The offer applies to new bookings made from February 2 to June 30 (or until sold out), with prices for balcony suites from £2395pp on...

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oneworld and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass, first-ever global airline alliance and hotel loyalty partnership

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oneworld and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass, first-ever global airline alliance and hotel loyalty partnership

oneworld unveiled on June 3, 2026 a first-of-its-kind loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). The agreement marks the first loyalty collaboration between a global airline alliance and a hotel group and includes Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, SeleQtions, Clarks, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger, Tree of Life, and amã Stays & Trails...

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WTTC announces Global Priorities approved by its Executive Council to unlock growth in tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Council, to guide the future of the global travel and tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing...

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European airport passenger traffic slips for first time since pandemic recovery

European airport trade body ACI Europe has released its traffic report for April 2026, revealing that passenger traffic across the European airport network fell by 0.7% compared to the same month last year. While the decline was marginal, it marks a significant milestone as the first year-over-year drop in passenger...

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Fuel availability: Air France, KLM and Transavia able to transport all their customers this summer

To provide customers with more flexibility, the Air France-KLM Group’s airlines have launched a promotional campaign for travel on departure from France, featuring fee-free ticket changes starting June 3, 20261.The Air France-KLM Group’s airlines (Air France, KLM and Transavia) are actively preparing for the summer peak season and assisting customers...

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France names six new Palace hotels as elite collection grows to 33

France has expanded its prestigious Palace distinction program, adding six new luxury hotels and bringing the total number of officially recognized Palace properties to 33.The new collection was unveiled by France's tourism development agency, Atout France, following a comprehensive review process conducted by the Palace Commission during 2025.The Palace distinction...

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Kuoni UK extends guaranteed flight pricing through end of 2027

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Kuoni UK extends guaranteed flight pricing through end of 2027

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China’s AI healthcare revolution fuels medical tourism surge

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Tunisia puts its hopes in maritime and wellness tourism strategy

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Cuba suspends Visa and Mastercard payments amid tougher US sanctions

Cuba will suspend payment transactions using Visa and Mastercard cards from June 6 following the termination of a key banking relationship, a move Cuban authorities directly attribute to the latest round of US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.The announcement was made by the Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central...

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Spain hits Amadeus with record data privacy fine

Spain’s data protection watchdog has imposed a record €18 million ($20.5 million) fine on travel technology giant Amadeus for the alleged misuse of passenger data in a traveler profiling project.The penalty, issued by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), is the largest ever handed down by the regulator. However, the...

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European Commission urges Schengen states to scale back internal border checks

The European Commission has called on several European countries to begin phasing out temporary internal border controls, arguing that improved migration management and security tools now make a gradual return to unrestricted travel within the Schengen Area possible. The Commission issued formal opinions on the continued border checks maintained by...

Barceló Rome, a masterpiece of rationalist architecture, opens following complete renovation

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Barceló Rome, a masterpiece of rationalist architecture, opens following complete renovation

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