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Indonesia
Hotel News, Travel News

Bintan Resorts Courts Indian Corporate Events With September Visit

Bintan Resorts hosted a group of Indian corporate delegates from September 2 to 6, 2026, to demonstrate its potential for meetings, incentives and executive retreats. Vanilla Hospitality organised the familiarisation visit with support from airline partner Air India. The delegation included senior representatives from pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, manufacturing, consumer products, aviation, hospitality, travel services […]

Crete
Hotel News, Travel News

Fairmont Chania Resort Targets 2029 Opening on Crete’s Coast

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to enter Greece in 2029 with Fairmont Chania Resort on Crete’s northwest coast. The proposed property will have 104 guest units, including 40 suites, and offer beachfront leisure and event facilities. The resort is planned near Chania, a destination known for its historic harbour, coastal landscapes and Cretan cuisine. Its

Morocco
Hotel News, Travel News

Africa’s Hotel Pipeline Hits 123,846 Rooms as Egypt Leads Expansion

Africa’s 2026 hotel development pipeline has reached 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts, an annual increase of 18.6%. Egypt leads by a wide margin, but construction figures reveal different prospects for when new accommodation might welcome travellers. Egypt accounts for 45,984 planned rooms. Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa and Ghana add another

Digital Tourism
Travel News, Travel Technology

Caribbean Tourism Pushes AI Skills to Support Local Travel Growth

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is advancing a regional approach to technology that places local people, businesses and cultural values at its centre. Its World Tourism Day programme includes an AI Tourism Bootcamp on September 28, 2026, to help tourism professionals turn digital ideas into practical tools. The initiative comes as travellers increasingly use digital services

Smart Tourism
Tourism News, Travel Technology

Macao Celebrates Smart Tourism and Heritage

Macao brought visitors, residents and hospitality workers together on September 27 for World Tourism Day 2026. Its celebrations paired a traditional tray race through the Historic Centre with community tourism activities and a smart tourism theme. The Macao Government Tourism Office organised the programme around “Smart Tour Macao.” The theme connected the local events with

ice Entertainment
Airline News, Travel News

Emirates Launches Dubai+ on ice With 6,500 Entertainment Channels

Emirates has introduced Dubai+ as its first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel on ice, its inflight entertainment system. The addition brings UAE-produced stories to passengers travelling across the airline’s global network. The channel joins a wider entertainment refresh announced on September 28, 2026. Emirates is adding an opera and ballet collection, new films, complete television box

Malaysian Passport Secures Second Spot in Global Power Rankings
Global Travel News, Visas And Passports

Malaysian Passport Secures Second Spot in Global Power Rankings

The Malaysian passport has achieved a significant milestone in international mobility, climbing to second place globally in the official Passport Index Global Ranking 2026. Up from third position last year, the ascension reflects the country’s growing diplomatic reach, strong international relations, and widespread global mobility acceptance. Official announcements released by the Immigration Department of Malaysia

Uzbekistan Railways InnoTrans 2026
Global Travel News, Railway News

Uzbekistan Modernizes Railway Network to Boost National High-Speed Rail Tourism

The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan announced significant expansion plans for the national railway infrastructure following high-level bilateral discussions with major global transit manufacturers. Held during the InnoTrans international transport technology exhibition in Berlin, the official consultations focused on acquiring advanced rolling stock, establishing localized locomotive maintenance hubs, introducing digital operational management, and expanding high-speed

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