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Safari Portal is positioning its unified travel planning and guest management system as a timely digital solution for travel advisors, tour operators, and destination management companies seeking more efficient ways to manage complex travel journeys. As global tourism businesses move away from fragmented tools, demand is growing for centralised platforms that connect itineraries, documents, client […]
Colombia’s RegioTram de Occidente is entering a decisive new phase as Guangzhou Metro Group is positioned as the future operator of the electric rail corridor linking Bogotá with key municipalities in Cundinamarca. The project is designed to connect Bogotá with Funza, Mosquera, Madrid and Facatativá through an approximately 40-kilometre regional passenger rail system. For commuters,
Canada’s Alto High-Speed Rail Project is set to redefine tourism across the Toronto-Québec City corridor by creating a faster, more reliable and more connected travel experience through the country’s busiest visitor region. Described as the future of Canadian travel, Alto is expected to become one of the largest infrastructure programmes in Canada’s recent history. Its
Brazil is turning its railway network into a major investment platform as long-term BNDES financing, strategic freight concessions and new cargo terminals reshape the country’s national logistics strategy. The shift is designed to attract private and global capital into rail infrastructure, reduce logistics costs, connect inland production zones with ports and increase the role of
India’s inter-state rail connectivity is set for a major travel boost as the Madar–Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express has been upgraded from a weekly service to a daily train, strengthening passenger movement across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The move is expected to transform travel on one of the country’s most important long-distance mobility corridors, serving
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with new routes to Kraków in Poland and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a global aviation hub and creating new tourism links between the UAE, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The airline’s latest European expansion gives travelers direct access to two high-demand leisure
Riyadh Air has launched its premium domestic service between Riyadh and Jeddah, marking a major step in Saudi Arabia’s aviation transformation and adding new momentum to the Kingdom’s fast-growing tourism economy under Vision 2030. The new Riyadh to Jeddah Dreamliner service is operated with Boeing 787-9 aircraft, bringing a long-haul-style passenger experience to one of
Etihad Airways has strengthened tourism connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe with the launch of direct flights to Kraków and Palma de Mallorca, creating new travel opportunities between the UAE capital and two high-demand European leisure destinations. The new Kraków service began on 11 June 2026, while flights to Palma de Mallorca started on 12
The Aviation Travel Sector has gained a fresh leadership spotlight after Megan Henderson, global head of marketing at Flight Centre, was named a finalist in the AFR 2026 Women in Leadership Awards, marking an important moment for marketing influence within the wider Travel Sector. Henderson has been recognised in the property, retail, hospitality and tourism
Belgium is reinforcing its position in European high-speed rail as SNCB prepares to invest nearly €50 million in its specialist TGV workshop in Forest, Brussels. The investment will be delivered over the next three years and will adapt the facility for expanded capacity and new-generation rolling stock. The Forest workshop already supports the maintenance, repair
London Underground passengers can now stay connected for longer sections of their journeys as Transport for London expands high-speed mobile coverage across more stations and tunnels. The latest phase has improved connectivity on sections of the Bakerloo, Metropolitan and Circle lines, giving travelers greater access to mobile data, messaging services and calls while moving through
Mexico is strengthening urban rail capacity ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as new China-built light rail trains begin operating in Monterrey and broader transport modernization projects improve mobility in major host cities. The first three MM-25 light rail trains developed by CRRC entered service on Monterrey Light Rail Line 1 on April 22.
