Thailand has taken a significant step toward developing a modern urban rail system in Songkhla Province after the Cabinet approved in principle the legal framework allowing the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to advance a monorail project in Hat Yai. The proposed system will extend for 12.54 kilometres and include 12 stations, three major […]
Chile has launched a major intermodal freight experiment connecting the Metropolitan Region around Santiago with the Biobío Region, combining electric trucks and rail across a journey exceeding 500 kilometres. The initiative is designed to test whether long-distance cargo can move more efficiently when trucks handle shorter first- and last-mile sections while trains carry freight over
Japan is preparing to introduce a major new scenic rail experience as JR Hokkaido advances plans for its Red Star tourist train, a luxury sightseeing service designed to showcase Hokkaido’s winter scenery, wetlands, mountains and regional communities. The Red Star is scheduled to begin operating in February 2027 between Sapporo and Abashiri before moving to
Heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley has forced the temporary suspension of passenger services on sections of the Pathankot–Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway, as railway teams carry out safety inspections in vulnerable mountainous areas. The disruption affects services linked with Baijnath-Paprola and Jogindernagar, with four passenger trains cancelled until further notice. Continuous rain has increased
ScotRail recorded more than 8.4 million passenger journeys in July 2026, marking an all-time monthly high as major events, additional capacity and permanently lower peak-time fares strengthened rail demand across Scotland. A total of 8,423,512 journeys were made during the month, up by 897,359 compared with July 2025. That represents annual growth of 11.9%, highlighting
Spain’s luxury travel scene is preparing for a high-energy September as Four Seasons Hotel Madrid brings motorsport excitement inside its acclaimed Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar from September 10 to 12, 2026. The special racing experience will combine modern Asian-inspired cuisine, signature cocktails and a state-of-the-art driving simulator. It will offer hotel guests, international travellers
Shangri-La Toronto is preparing to transform the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival season into an immersive luxury hospitality experience combining accommodation, cinema-inspired dining, wellness rituals and private entertainment. The downtown hotel will provide festival visitors with a sophisticated base close to Toronto’s major cultural and entertainment districts during the 51st edition of TIFF. Its September
Switzerland’s hospitality sector will combine travel, wellness and community action when Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva hosts the 18th edition of the Run of Hope on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The annual event supports the Geneva League Against Cancer while creating an inclusive experience for runners, families, visitors and residents. Participants will gather near
Grenada is preparing to welcome a major new luxury hospitality addition as InterContinental Grenada Resort & Spa moves toward its planned November 2026 opening on La Sagesse Bay. The beachfront resort is launching with an introductory offer aimed at travellers planning winter Caribbean escapes. Guests can receive 40% off the Best Available Rate for eligible
Ananta Spa & Resort Jaipur is elevating Rajasthan’s luxury destination wedding experience with helicopter arrivals designed to give couples a dramatic and highly personalised start to their celebrations. The new experience reflects a wider transformation in India’s premium wedding market. Couples are increasingly looking beyond lavish venues and traditional ceremonies. Instead, they want celebrations built
Japan’s Tohoku and Kyushu regions are offering travellers compelling alternatives to the familiar Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka tourism route, combining efficient railway connections with samurai heritage, seasonal festivals, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and centuries-old craftsmanship. Located at opposite ends of the country, the two regions showcase dramatically different sides of Japan. Tohoku stretches across six prefectures in northeastern
Laos is rapidly transforming from a landlocked country into one of Southeast Asia’s most important land-linked transport gateways, with expanding railway connections reshaping tourism, trade and multi-city travel across the Mekong region. At the centre of this transformation is the 1,035-kilometre China-Laos Railway connecting Vientiane with Kunming in China. The route has become an increasingly
