Toyota and Hyundai are unable to travel to Rally Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions create uncertainty around the 2026 WRC finale.
Astana Airport cancels around 1,100 flights amid Middle East tensions, while passenger traffic, cargo volumes and commercial revenue continue to grow.
Azamara Cruises has pledged to expand its strategic investment across the United Kingdom and Ireland trade networks following a major milestone that saw European cruise bookings double year-on-year. The announcement follows an annual global sales summit held in Miami, where international leadership gathered to outline expansion strategies, fleet upgrades, and trade partnership initiatives. Official performance
China Duty Free Group has secured the departures duty-free commercial contract at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, marking a major milestone in China’s rapidly expanding maritime travel sector. The newly awarded retail enterprise is operating in a soft launch phase, with official inauguration ceremonies scheduled for September 12. As Asia’s largest passenger terminal by
Heineken Global Duty Free has officially announced the expansion of its specialized draught beer training initiative to cruise ship bar teams across the United States. Designed to elevate service standards within maritime hospitality, the program will deliver technical skills, brand knowledge, and precision draught-pouring expertise to 2,500 crew members across Europe and the USA throughout
International cruise operator MSC Cruises has announced a comprehensive expansion of its global cruise offering designed specifically to cater to the growing Indian outbound travel market. The updated portfolio provides seamless access to scenic ocean routes across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, South America, Southern Africa, and Asia, establishing diverse travel choices for
International cruise industry leaders have issued an urgent advisory regarding the economic future of Australia cruise tourism. Speaking at the Australian Cruise Association annual conference in Brisbane, executives from the Cruise Lines International Association emphasized that complex regulatory processes, high port charges, and policy unpredictability are eroding the nation’s destination competitiveness on the global stage.
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has appointed Gregory Viaud as General Manager, placing an experienced international hotelier at the helm following the property’s extensive transformation. Viaud brings more than two decades of experience with Four Seasons to the Indian Ocean resort. He arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Kasr Al Bahr, where he served
Porto has welcomed a new five-star hospitality experience with the opening of Torel Private Collection, an intimate adults-only hotel overlooking the Douro River. Created by the Torel Boutiques group, the property occupies a restored late 19th-century building in central Porto. It combines historic architecture, contemporary art, personalised hospitality and Asian-inspired fine dining within a private
Tribal hotels, resorts and casinos can modernise their digital infrastructure without undertaking extensive building-wide rewiring through a new connectivity solution from Positron Access Solutions and UberData Networks. The integrated approach combines Positron’s Gigabit Any Media technology with UberData’s hospitality network planning, deployment and management expertise. It allows properties to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over existing coaxial
Austria’s lower-altitude Alpine hotels are accelerating their shift from ski-dependent business models towards wellness, cycling, hiking and other year-round experiences as changing snow conditions reshape mountain tourism. The transition exposes a widening divide within the country’s Alpine visitor economy. High-elevation resorts retain stronger access to reliable winter conditions, while lower valleys face greater uncertainty at
Tokyo Matcha Bar, recognised as Mumbai’s first dedicated matcha bar and café, has introduced an expanded menu combining Japanese tea traditions with wider Asian flavours, creative drinks and indulgent desserts. Located in Bandra, the café is moving beyond its original beverage-led identity to offer a more complete dining experience. Guests can now visit for a
