Norway is giving winter travellers an extraordinary way to search for the Aurora Borealis aboard a dedicated Northern Lights Train departing from Narvik and travelling along the historic Ofoten Railway into the Arctic mountains. Operated as a tourism experience by Arctic Train, the evening journey carries passengers away from Narvik’s urban lights toward Katterat, a […]
Liverpool rail passengers and visitors face almost four weeks of major disruption as Merseyrail and Network Rail prepare to close the Northern Line between Liverpool Central and Hunts Cross for 26 days from Sunday, October 11. The shutdown will allow engineers to undertake approximately £3.5 million of infrastructure improvements aimed at strengthening railway reliability and
Rail passengers travelling across Europe need to prepare for passport inspections and possible journey delays as several Schengen countries maintain temporary controls at internal borders during 2026. The Schengen system normally allows travellers to cross participating countries without routine internal border checks. However, European Union rules permit member states to temporarily restore controls when serious
Rail connectivity across parts of Assam is moving closer to normal after Northeast Frontier Railway restored flood-damaged tracks in its Tinsukia Division, allowing train operations to resume with additional safety precautions. The restoration reconnects communities and travellers dependent on rail services across Upper Assam and the wider northeastern region. Railway authorities have adopted a phased
JR East is introducing a major limited-time rail promotion offering discounts of approximately 50% on selected Shinkansen and limited express services for weekday journeys during October and December 2026. The promotion covers eligible weekday travel from October 14 to October 27 and again from December 7 to December 17. It is being offered through JR
Business travel in the United States is entering a more biometric, technology-driven era following the launch of CLEAR Corporate Memberships, an enterprise programme designed to make airport journeys easier for travelling employees. CLEAR formally unveiled the initiative during the Global Business Travel Association Convention 2026 in Chicago. The programme combines CLEAR+, biometric airport eGates, the
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into luxury tourism as Virtuoso highlights technology’s growing influence on personalised travel planning, advisor productivity and customer engagement. At its annual Travel Tech Summit in Las Vegas, travel advisors, technology companies, innovators and industry leaders explored how AI can help professionals process information faster, personalise recommendations and design increasingly complex
The UAE has expanded its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to include eligible e-commerce purchases, giving international visitors greater flexibility when shopping during their trips and strengthening the country’s increasingly digital tourism experience. The Federal Tax Authority now allows tourists to purchase qualifying goods not only from registered physical retailers but also through websites registered for
Vamoos has launched a complimentary Rebooking Playbook designed to help travel companies strengthen customer loyalty, encourage repeat bookings and build longer-lasting relationships with travellers. The 12-page guide focuses on one of the travel industry’s most important commercial challenges: turning customers who complete one holiday into travellers who return for another booking. It provides practical strategies
Tanzania is accelerating its transition toward a cashless economy by expanding mandatory digital payments across tourism, hospitality, transport and other commercial services. The reform represents a significant operational shift for hotels, restaurants, tourism businesses and transport providers serving domestic and international travellers. Under the government’s 2026/27 financial reforms, businesses covered by the measures are expected
South Korea’s position as a global healthcare hub is expanding into sustainable travel as two flagship facilities under Hallym University Medical Center gain international recognition for eco-friendly operations. Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital and Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital have been officially selected among the World’s Greenest Hospitals. The inaugural global assessment evaluated medical
Mexico’s profile as a premier destination for international health travel and specialized medical care is experiencing significant momentum following major public health investments, digital health breakthroughs, and expanded surgical infrastructure. As the country prepares to co-host international events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, federal health authorities are actively fortifying clinical infrastructure, introducing cutting-edge artificial
