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News Australia has launched an expanded Travel Network combining artificial intelligence, travel journalism, digital platforms and premium publications to reshape how Australians plan holidays. Unveiled in September 2026, the News Australia Travel Network brings together Escape, news.com.au, Travel + Luxury and The Australian. Collectively, these brands reach more than six million Australians each month. The
IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its Australian growth through an agreement to develop at least 15 Staybridge Suites hotels offering more than 2,000 rooms nationwide. The hospitality group has signed a Master Development Agreement with Australian property developer ALAND, giving the company exclusive rights to develop the upscale extended-stay brand across Australia. The partners
Indonesia is adding a glamorous new dimension to Bali’s evening tourism scene as Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay prepares to launch Jimbaran Cinema. The limited seasonal experience will transform the resort’s secluded Coconut Grove into an open-air movie setting every Sunday and Monday. Screenings will run from September 13 until November 9, 2026.
Istanbul and Cairo are emerging as popular alternative-accommodation destinations as the Strait of Hormuz crisis reshapes travel costs across the Middle East. Energy-market disruption has increased pressure on airlines, hotels and other tourism businesses during 2026. Meanwhile, travellers determined to continue their international journeys are looking beyond conventional hotel rooms for greater control over accommodation
Malaysia is strengthening its appeal to wellness travellers with a distinctive sunrise yoga experience inside the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has introduced Roots of Breath, an intimate morning practice shaped by sunrise, tides and the surrounding mangrove ecosystem. The experience takes place on temporary sandbanks within Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. Resident
Germany has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals, making airside connections through German airports easier.
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
Visitors and residents in Rarotonga have gained a new digital transport option following the launch of Smartie Rides, a locally developed ride-hailing service available through the Smartie Super App. The on-demand platform allows users to request and book transport directly from a mobile device. It has been positioned as a Cook Islands-built alternative to international
Artificial intelligence will move to the centre of the global travel debate when El Salvador hosts World Tourism Day 2026 on 27 September. The official theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” will examine how technology can improve visitor services, workforce skills and destination management. The event creates a strategic link between El
Uganda Airlines has become the first carrier in Africa to implement Amadeus SkyWORKS, introducing advanced schedule-management technology to support its expanding regional and international network. The platform gives the Ugandan national carrier greater control over schedule planning, editing and distribution. It can also help teams assess whether proposed flight programmes are operationally viable before services
Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has reopened at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid with a renewed concept combining botanical research, Asian-inspired cuisine and immersive entertainment. The latest season places innovative mixology at the centre of the guest experience. Its team has developed a botanical laboratory where roots, leaves, teas and fermented ingredients are studied before being
