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Guatemala will gain stronger access to Canada as Air Canada launches Toronto–Guatemala City flights and extends its Montréal route to year-round operation. The expansion will connect Guatemala with two of Canada’s leading metropolitan and aviation markets. It will also give travellers more opportunities to visit the Central American country outside the traditional winter holiday season. […]
Qatar’s official tourism platform is expanding its digital offer catalogue beyond Doha’s hotels, restaurants and urban attractions. The Visit Qatar app promotes exclusive savings of up to 50%, while its public platform currently presents more than 300 offers and deals. That inventory includes a half-day desert safari featuring Khor Al Udaid and a stand-up paddleboarding
China’s rapid tourism growth is making digital preparation increasingly important for international visitors navigating payments, transport, accommodation and local discovery. The country recorded 154.5 million inbound visits in 2025, rising 17.1% from the previous year. Foreign nationals accounted for 35.17 million visits, while their spending reached US$131.1 billion. Visa-free travel supported that expansion. China registered
Kazakhstan’s tourism sector could gain new digital, environmental and connectivity opportunities through proposals presented by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Tokayev proposed establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership for Artificial Intelligence, bringing national AI centres, research institutions and specialists into a collaborative network. He also advanced Kazakhstan’s call for a United
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is strengthening its focus on Saudi travellers through personalised hospitality, cultural understanding and greater visibility in the Kingdom. Mousa Saffouri, Director of Sales and Distribution at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, said Saudi visitors often feel “home away from home” in Jordan because of the strong cultural understanding between the neighbouring markets. Saudi Arabia
Qatar is strengthening its appeal to Indian travellers by joining a growing international network accepting India’s Unified Payments Interface at participating merchants. UPI acceptance in Qatar began with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport before extending through supported payment terminals. The development gives eligible Indian visitors a familiar QR-based method for purchases during overseas
Lufthansa plans to resume Dubai flights from October 2026, restoring vital Europe-Middle East connectivity with up to 36 weekly services.
Technology is becoming an increasingly natural part of the travel experience, from the moment a visitor starts planning a trip to the time they navigate a new city. Artificial intelligence, digital platforms and data-driven travel services are now helping destinations make tourism more accessible, personalised and efficient, while also opening new ways for visitors to
Finland is strengthening its reputation for intelligent and sustainable travel as Tampere celebrates its year as the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism. The programme formally began in March after Tampere secured the title in a European competition involving more than 50 destinations from 22 countries. The city was recognised across accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and
Morocco and Guinea have signed 25 cooperation agreements covering tourism, air transport, ports, culture and investment, creating a broad framework for stronger travel and economic links. The agreements were concluded during the Morocco–Guinea Joint Commission for Cooperation in Conakry. They also address finance, energy, agriculture, healthcare, banking, higher education, vocational development and scientific research. Tourism
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt are strengthening seasonal labour cooperation as staff shortages place growing pressure on Eastern Mediterranean hotels, restaurants and resorts. Rather than operating as one unified visa system, the emerging corridor combines bilateral agreements, national recruitment programmes and European Union seasonal employment rules. Together, these mechanisms could create a more organised flow of
China is turning factories, robotics centres and automated transport systems into a new generation of visitor attractions as technology tourism expands across major cities. Travellers are increasingly adding electric vehicle plants, artificial intelligence laboratories, drone facilities and automated production lines to itineraries once dominated by temples, museums and natural landmarks. The shift is especially visible
