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
Jammu and Kashmir’s railway connectivity has entered a faster phase after Indian Railways approved a maximum permissible speed of 100 kmph across the 111-kilometre Katra-Banihal broad-gauge section. The upgrade covers the strategically important railway corridor connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra with Banihal through some of the most challenging Himalayan terrain in India. It is
East Sussex rail travel is facing major disruption following the August 13, 2026 derailment near Lewes, as investigators widen their examination of track condition, previous maintenance, hot weather and the embankment beneath the railway. The Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes at about 3:54 p.m. with approximately 150 people aboard. Thirty
Sofia has expanded Metro Line 3 with three new stations, strengthening public transport connections across northeastern districts of Bulgaria’s capital and creating faster journeys for residents and visitors. The approximately three-kilometre extension runs from the existing Hadzhi Dimitar section toward the Levski area along Vladimir Vazov Boulevard. The three stations are Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Bessarabia
Abode Boutique Hotels is strengthening the connection between hospitality, art and destination culture with the second edition of its Artists in Residence programme across Mumbai and Jaipur. The initiative will place artists inside two distinctly different Indian urban environments, encouraging them to create original work inspired by architecture, craftsmanship, neighbourhood life and the emotional character
Dominica’s luxury hospitality landscape is gaining a new culinary attraction as InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa introduces Saltwood, a bistro-inspired restaurant combining international comfort cuisine with distinctive Caribbean flavours. Set within the resort at Cabrits National Park near Portsmouth, Saltwood expands the property’s food and beverage offering with premium dishes, handcrafted cocktails and an
Hilton is preparing to enter Rajkot with a new DoubleTree by Hilton property, marking an important expansion into one of Gujarat’s leading commercial and industrial centres. Scheduled to open in early 2030, DoubleTree by Hilton Rajkot is planned with 145 guest rooms and suites alongside extensive dining, wellness and event facilities. The development will give
Mallorca tourism will gain another high-end hospitality showcase on September 6, 2026, when Chapeau Palma headlines the Sunset Sessions programme at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. The evening will bring together signature cocktails, creative tapas and live entertainment at Cercle Bar from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Set against the natural surroundings of the
Lopesan Hotel Group is advancing its global digital transformation with a new hospitality technology partnership designed to strengthen distribution, reservations and hotel retailing across its international portfolio. The group has selected Aven Hospitality’s AI-enabled SynXis commerce technology to move key commercial functions into a more connected digital environment. The strategy is expected to simplify operations,
Dubai flight disruptions continue as Middle East tensions affect airline schedules, airspace and travel plans for Indian and international passengers.
Germany leads Romania’s foreign tourist arrivals in 2026 as Bucharest airports handle a record 8.46 million passengers in the first half of the year.
