Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has unveiled a festive programme combining beachfront celebrations with Thai food, performances and local craftsmanship. Running through December 2026 and into early January 2027, the events give visitors several ways to experience Phuket during the holiday season. The programme includes themed dining, afternoon tea, a Christmas Market and […]
Guesthouse has introduced three themed, two-night retreats at Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, giving groups a new way to experience the region during autumn. The seasonal Guesthouse Editions programme is planned for October and November, with stays centred on wellness, fly fishing or food and wine. The retreats combine private accommodation with planned activities, transport and chef-prepared
The Blondie House has opened in Mumbai’s Versova neighbourhood, bringing an all-day café, bakery and dedicated matcha experience into one multi-level space. Created by Bastian Hospitality, it combines familiar offerings from Blondie and Janu with new dishes and areas designed for longer visits. The venue’s opening adds a distinct stop to Mumbai’s dining scene for
Pacific tourism leaders are putting digital tools and artificial intelligence higher on their agenda as World Tourism Day approaches on September 27, 2026. Their goal is to make island destinations easier to discover while improving the information tourism businesses use to plan. Benjamin Shaw of the Pacific Tourism Organisation, known as SPTO, has called for
Agoda has begun a limited public beta of its AI Travel Assistant, giving selected mobile app users a conversational way to plan trips. The tool connects holiday ideas with accommodation, flight and activity options that travellers can explore within Agoda. The launch addresses a familiar problem in travel planning. Visitors may find an appealing destination
International access to South America continues to improve as clear entry regulations strengthen regional tourism mobility across Latin America. Paraguay maintains an accessible entry framework in 2026, granting short-term visa-free access to citizens from dozens of nations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. According to official updates from the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
European venues have secured a commanding presence in the international cocktail scene, claiming 18 spots on the newly unveiled 51-100 extended list for the World’s 50 Best Bars 2026. The annual rankings, which evaluate excellence across global mixology and service, highlight Europe as the most represented region in the expanded global classification. The regional breakdown
ASKY Airlines plans to increase several West and Central African flight frequencies in October 2026. The changes will create more scheduled travel options through its Lomé hub, particularly for passengers heading to Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad. From October 1, the Lomé–Douala–Bangui service is scheduled to rise from four to seven flights a
Airbus is preparing its A350F freighter for a first flight as the aircraft moves through ground checks and flight-test preparations. The milestone will begin a critical stage for a new long-haul cargo aircraft targeting service in 2027. The A350F has not yet made its first flight. Airbus said in September 2026 that teams were rehearsing
McGee Air Services has named interim leader Ben Reed as its president, effective October 1, 2026. The appointment places an experienced Alaska Air Group operations executive in charge of ground services across six airports. Reed will lead more than 3,200 McGee employees. His responsibilities will cover business strategy, growth initiatives, financial performance and the daily
Spirit Airlines’ fleet restructuring has become an aircraft wind-down following the cancellation of all its flights in May 2026. The development marks a major change for a carrier that helped make low-fare travel available across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Spirit announced on May 2 that it had begun winding down operations
East Japan Railway Company, known as JR East, has launched a operational trial of mobile, self-driving trash bins at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. The sprawling transit hub, recognized as the busiest railway complex in the world with over 2.7 million daily passengers, is serving as the primary proving ground for automated waste collection technology designed
