FitsAir has launched direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, opening a convenient new international connection between Gujarat and Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan carrier operates the route three times each week. The service removes the need for travellers to connect through another Indian or overseas airport, reducing journey complexity for families, holidaymakers and business passengers. […]
Tokyo Haneda Airport has unveiled a major six-gate satellite facility ahead of its scheduled September 1, 2026, opening, strengthening one of Japan’s most important tourism gateways. The North Satellite Facility expands Terminal 1 and represents its first large-scale addition since the terminal began operating in September 1993. Japan Airport Terminal developed the facility to accommodate
Saudi Arabia’s aviation expansion will receive a major workforce boost as Flynas develops an advanced pilot and cabin-crew training centre in Riyadh. The airline plans to invest more than SAR200 million in the facility, equivalent to approximately US$53 million. The Flynas training centre is scheduled to open in 2028 and will bring more professional instruction
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh are strengthening their roles as global aviation hubs, using international connections to convert transit journeys into hotel stays, attractions and wider tourism spending. However, this expansion faces growing financial pressure from aviation fuel costs, currency volatility and blocked airline revenues. These challenges can affect fares, route capacity and the
Tunisia is positioned for stronger British visitor demand after TUI announced new charter flights between London Gatwick and Djerba for summer 2027. TUI Airways will operate the service twice weekly, with departures scheduled every Monday and Friday. The approximately three-hour-and-15-minute journey will provide holidaymakers with direct access to the popular island off Tunisia’s south-eastern coast.
Canada is urging travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique, Egypt and Morocco as security threats, border restrictions and changing entry procedures complicate African tourism. The official advisories do not represent blanket tourism bans. Major destinations remain accessible, while the strongest warnings apply to specific provinces, desert regions and border zones. Travellers
Tourists travelling between North Macedonia and the Schengen area should prepare for longer immigration waits as Europe’s biometric Entry/Exit System changes border processing. Current UK government travel advice warns passengers to allow additional time at European Union country borders. The digital system can require extra processing for each eligible traveller entering or leaving the Schengen
A powerful derecho across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana has renewed concerns about travel safety, transport resilience and tourism operations during severe weather season in the United States. The August 11, 2026, storm produced widespread wind damage, flooding and several tornadoes. National Weather Service assessments recorded damaging gusts, uprooted trees, blocked roads, damaged buildings and
Australia has introduced temporary booking restrictions at a popular K’gari campground after authorities identified heightened risks involving a habituated dingo pack. New campsite bookings at Waddy Point Beach Front Camping Area are restricted from August 14 until December 15, 2026. However, reservations made before August 14 remain valid. The Queensland Government published the official park
Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hiking will face a major disruption from October 16, 2026, when part of the North Kaibab Trail becomes inaccessible for critical water infrastructure work. The National Park Service will close the trail between Redwall Bridge and the northern end of Cottonwood Campground at 11:59 p.m. on October 15. Therefore, hikers cannot complete
Saudi Arabia has rapidly transformed from a regional commercial destination into a primary launchpad for global technology validation, digital tourism innovation, and international market scaling. Accelerated by structural reforms under Vision 2030, the Kingdom combines world-class digital infrastructure, high digital adoption rates, capital availability, and swift execution speed. This economic environment provides international technology companies,
Industry executives and travel procurement professionals will gather in Mexico City on October 1, 2026, for the annual GBTA LATAM Conference to examine how artificial intelligence, economic shifts, and evolving Duty of Care frameworks are reshaping regional business mobility. Hosted by the Global Business Travel Association, the regional event serves as a strategic forum for
