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DestinationKuala Lumpur is preparing to showcase the very best of Malaysia's rich cultural heritage as the annual Citrawarna Malaysia festival returns from July 24-26, 2026. The three-day celebration transforms the capital into a vibrant stage where the traditions, flavors and artistic heritage of the country's 13 states and three federal...
AirTrying Business Class signature dishes without paying the price of a business class ticket? Air France is taking its signature onboard dining experience to Provence this summer with the third edition of its exclusive pop-up restaurant, opening at Marseille's iconic Cercle des Nageurs from July 14 through August 9, 2026.Following...
Other NewsTripadvisor, Inc. announced on June 15 that it has entered into a put option agreement to sell TheFork, its online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe, to American Express for $700 million in an all-cash transaction.The agreement follows Tripadvisor's February 2026 announcement that it would explore strategic alternatives for TheFork. It recognizes the value...
BreakingAnkara is this year in the spotlight after being named the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic World, a designation expected to boost international awareness of Turkey’s capital and strengthen cultural links across Turkic nations.The title, awarded by the Organization of Turkic States to cities since 2021, provides Ankara with...
DestinationIf Riga, in nearby Latvia, is home to Art Nouveau, Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, offers some of Europe’s most striking examples of Art Deco architecture.Kaunas is indeed a fascinating destination for lovers of architecture and cultural heritage. Often overshadowed by Vilnius, the Lithuanian current capital, Kaunas plunges visitors into an...
DestinationVisit Finland has launched Have Some Finnish, a new international culinary tourism campaign inviting travelers from around the world to apply for a seat at exclusive tasting dinners celebrating the country’s rich food culture.Selected participants will be flown to Finland to experience specially curated menus created by leading Finnish chefs,...
DestinationThe hunt for the world’s top paella chef is officially underway as Valencia is preparing to host the World Paella Day 2026, an international culinary competition celebrating the city’s most iconic dish and its growing influence around the globe.Scheduled for September 20, 2026, the World Paella Day Cup final will...
AirDelta is extending its pause of service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv (TLV), with service suspended through December 18, 2026. Flights were originally due to resume by November 30. However, service from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv is still planned to resume on September 6. Additionally, the launch of Boston...
DestinationThe 22nd edition of Sicilia en Primeur opened in Palermo on May 15 with a strong focus on the future of wine tourism while demonstrating how the sector is growing in economic and cultural importance for Sicily.The conference titled “Taste the Island. Live the Story” featured 56 wineries showcasing more...
DestinationThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) have signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their long-standing collaboration to promote wine and culinary tourism internationally. Under the renewed agreement, Hong Kong and Bordeaux will elevate their partnership through five strategic...
DestinationPortAventura World has announced a major agreement with the dining and entertainment brand Hard Rock International to open a new Hard Rock Cafe at the entrance of PortAventura Park this summer. PortAventura Park is a theme and entertainment infrastructure located 100 km south of Barcelona along the coast. PortAventura World Parks...
DestinationNew research shows Scotland’s agritourism sector is now worth nearly £300 million -US$380 million- to the economy, with more than 2.5 million visitors welcomed by businesses across the country. The latest Scottish Agritourism Growth Tracker, based on a survey conducted in August and September 2025, highlights a sector that is...
