Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours have launched a new incentive for travel agents. The campaign offers a chance to win a sightseeing helicopter tour over London. The incentive runs until April 9, 2026. It aims to encourage cruise bookings during the spring sales period. The prize connects with a major […]
Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has officially opened in the Selegie district. The launch expands Marriott Bonvoy’s presence in Singapore’s boutique hotel segment. The 128-room property sits at the intersection of Selegie Road and Mount Sophia. The location places it within one of the city’s most culturally rich and evolving neighbourhoods. The opening reflects
Direct Travel has appointed Eoin Landers as director of sales for Europe. The move supports the company’s plan to expand its Avenir Travel platform across the region. The platform is built on Spotnana technology and focuses on modernizing corporate travel management. The appointment reflects growing demand for digital solutions in business travel. Landers will lead
Dubai has announced a three-month deferral of hotel sales fees and the Tourism Dirham. The measure took effect on April 1, 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader AED1 billion economic support package. Authorities aim to strengthen business resilience and support key sectors. Officials confirmed that hotels can postpone paying 100% of these fees
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 nations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is not just a football event. It is one of the world’s largest tourism showcases. Destinations will use the tournament to promote themselves to a global audience. Each team represents both sporting ambition and tourism potential. Countries will
Emirates has extended its flexible travel policy for passengers affected by ongoing airspace disruptions. The airline now allows changes and refunds for eligible bookings. The updated policy applies to passengers scheduled to travel between February 28 and April 30, 2026. Travelers can rebook flights up to June 15, 2026. This move aims to support passengers
Artificial intelligence is changing how travelers plan trips. Instead of searching, users now interact with AI through conversation. A recent example shows how this shift is unfolding. A traveler asked an AI assistant to plan a business trip from Guangzhou to Shanghai. The system generated an itinerary, but it included impractical timings and required revisions.
The Maldives will host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 on September 27. The event will coincide with World Tourism Day. The announcement confirms the return of one of the region’s most prestigious tourism events to the island nation. Travel industry leaders from across the Indian Ocean will gather for the
Frasers Hospitality has announced an ambitious expansion plan across Asia, with 18 new serviced and hotel residences set to open by 2028. The move highlights the rising demand for extended-stay accommodation and reflects broader shifts in travel behaviour across the region. The expansion will span multiple key markets, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, and
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Indian Railways has introduced a new rule that allows passengers to change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before departure. The update came into effect on April 1, 2026. Southern Railway confirmed the change through an official press release. The new system replaces the earlier rule that required changes at least 24 hours in
