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BreakingTurkey has barred an LGBTQ+ charter cruise from docking at two scheduled ports, forcing US-based Atlantis Events to revise its Mediterranean itinerary at short notice.The 10-day "Athens to Venice" sailing aboard Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady was due to call at Kuşadası on July 7 before continuing to Istanbul. However, Turkish...
BreakingEasyJet has taken a significant step toward a possible takeover after reaching an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake on a proposed acquisition valued at about £5.2 billion ($7.1 billion).The airline's board said it would be prepared to recommend the offer to shareholders if Castlelake submits a formal...
BreakingArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way Muslim travelers research, book and experience their trips, according to the latest Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026, released by Mastercard and CrescentRating.Now in its 11th edition, the annual report evaluates 150 destinations that account for more than 98% of global Muslim visitor...
BreakingRyanair has identified seven European airports where passengers are facing the longest delays following the introduction of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES), saying some border control points remain unprepared for peak summer traffic.The low-cost carrier said shortages of border staff, biometric kiosks and technical readiness are creating lengthy...
BreakingThe United Kingdom and Greece have signed their first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism Cooperation, establishing a new strategic framework to strengthen bilateral ties, encourage sustainable tourism development and expand investment opportunities between the two countries.Signed by UK Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock and Greece's Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni,...
BreakingCathay Pacific plans to resume its daily passenger flights from Hong Kong to Dubai and four times weekly passenger flights to Riyadh from 1 September 2026.The flights are open for sale since July 2, 2026. However, Cathay will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation in the Middle East prior...
Other NewsEurope's airports and airlines have issued an open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that the rollout of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing major operational disruption and threatening the smooth functioning of summer air travel.While the aviation sector continues to support the...
BreakingFollowing the new EU rule fixing family seating policy, Ryanair confirmed that its own rules fully complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Ryanair does not charge any fee for children to sit beside their parent or accompanying adult.Like all adults who select a reserved seat, adults traveling with children...
BreakingVisa is taking a much bigger role in the travel journey with the launch of Visa Destinations, a new consumer-facing platform that helps cardholders discover experiences, restaurants, attractions and shopping in some of the world's most popular destinations.Initially available across 10 locations—including Paris, London, New York City, Miami, San Francisco,...
BreakingAmsterdam is preparing to introduce new tourism measures over the existing ones, which will make the city one of the toughest in Europe in managing tourism while showing a growing hostility towards travelers. Among others is a gradual increase in its tourist tax to 20% by the end of the...
Other NewsThe World Hospitality Symposium, the event that celebrates the great and the good in the world of hospitality will mark the 50th anniversary of Disco with an unbeatable array of entertainers and VIP guests.The event will take place on the evening of November 17th at the iconic Boca Raton in...
Other NewsRussia State news agency TASS reported on June 30 that the Russian government decreed to close several railway border crossings on the state border with Latvia, Finland and Estonia."The movement of people, vehicles, goods and cargoes" via the border crossings designated by the government is suspended, wrote TASS. The Russian...
