McDonald’s China opened its first ocean-themed restaurant on 27 October 2026 at Sea World in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. The Wanghai Road branch combines a working restaurant with underwater footage, recycled furnishings and displays that explain where the fish in some of its burgers comes from. Developed with the Marine Stewardship Council, the project brings marine
Kyoto hotel rates rose 5.4% in September 2026 even as occupancy fell across 117 major properties. The average rate for a sold room reached ¥19,333 before tax, up from ¥18,335 a year earlier. Occupancy declined from 83.5% to 79.7%, limiting the gain in revenue across all available rooms. Travellers comparing stays also face a separate
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has introduced Famiglia Lunch Club at ALTO Restaurant & Bar, a new daytime dining option built around Italian dishes served for sharing. Lunch runs from noon to 3 pm, Monday through Saturday, with four-, six- and eight-dish sets and panoramic views of the Indonesian capital. Chef de Cuisine Riccardo Pellino developed
Qantas Group has entered a multi-year agreement with Accenture to modernise its technology as it undertakes its largest aircraft renewal programme to date. The group operates more than 1,000 legacy applications. The agreement aims to connect data held across those systems, simplify corporate processes and expand the use of artificial intelligence. The proposed changes are
Mastercard and South African payments platform Glyde have partnered to offer virtual cards for travel agencies, intermediaries and corporate travel managers in Southern Africa. The initiative marks the first regional issuance of cards under the Mastercard Wholesale Program and focuses on how travel businesses pay hotels and other suppliers. The service allows a travel company
A report of possible measles exposure at Toronto Pearson International Airport identifies Terminal 1 and an international flight arrival on 3 November 2026. The flight number, affected areas and exposure window could not be independently verified against a public health notice. Travellers should treat those details as provisional when checking whether the report applies to
LATAM Airlines Brasil plans to launch three weekly nonstop flights between São Paulo and Geneva in April 2027. The service would give Geneva Airport its first scheduled nonstop connection with South America, linking Switzerland directly with São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. LATAM plans to operate the route with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners offering Economy and Premium
Jet2 is adding more than 32,000 seats to its Tunisia programme, extending direct flights to Enfidha from five UK airports. Departures will continue into late November 2027 and resume from 11 to 13 February 2028, depending on the airport. The additional dates give British holidaymakers more ways to reach Hammamet, Sousse and other Mediterranean resorts
Singapore Airlines plans to introduce redesigned long-haul cabins progressively from the second half of 2027, with changes spanning first class, business class, premium economy and economy. The investment exceeds S$2 billion and covers 41 Airbus A350-900 retrofits as well as new Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The programme is one of several approaches to selling more space
Cabin crew on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Newark reportedly investigated a lavatory smoke alarm after a passenger used an electronic cigarette. The reported incident occurred on flight DL2498 on 4 November 2026. The Airbus A321neo continued to Newark Liberty International Airport and landed without a reported diversion. The account says
Curaçao cruise tourism is gearing up for a landmark chapter in maritime travel as port authorities prepare to welcome one of the largest passenger vessels ever engineered. On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Royal Caribbean International’s massive liner, Legend of the Seas, is scheduled to make its inaugural port of call at the historic harbour of
Environmental tourism destinations and ecological sustainability have become decisive benchmarks for global leisure travel, destination competitiveness, and international visitor choices. According to the latest official release of the global Environmental Performance Index, compiled through rigorous public research metrics, Estonia has officially secured the title of the world’s cleanest country. Outperforming 176 other sovereign territories, the
