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Aeroflot has launched a new direct service between Nizhny Novgorod and Minsk, creating a faster regional air corridor between Russia and Belarus while supporting tourism, business travel and cross-border mobility. The non-stop route operates three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The service connects Nizhny Novgorod with Minsk National Airport, removing the need for
Kenya Airways has restored direct flights between Nairobi and Maputo, re-establishing an important aviation corridor between East and Southern Africa after a five-year suspension. The three-times-weekly service strengthens regional tourism, business travel and diaspora mobility while expanding access to Mozambique through the airline’s Nairobi hub. The route operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, giving travellers
Royal Air Maroc has restored direct flights between Lille and Casablanca, reopening an important air corridor between northern France and Morocco while strengthening onward access to destinations across Africa. The twice-weekly service operates on Mondays and Fridays, giving leisure travellers, business passengers and visiting families a more convenient connection through Mohammed V International Airport. The
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for a new daily service between Mumbai and Riyadh, strengthening direct air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia from 4 August 2026. Operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will link Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with King Khalid International Airport and introduce a new premium option for
Hilton has expanded its footprint in the Florida Keys with the arrival of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, a 175-room waterfront property on Stock Island that brings a major international hotel brand to one of the region’s fastest-evolving hospitality districts. The resort occupies the former Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina and began accepting reservations
Sharjah is strengthening its position in the Middle East’s cultural and eco-tourism market through a strategic partnership between the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, known as Shurooq, and international hospitality operator Minor Hotels. The agreement brings the seven-property Sharjah Collection under the operational expertise and global commercial systems of Minor Hotels while preserving the portfolio’s
W Punta Cana is bringing a more design-focused and socially driven approach to the Dominican Republic’s all-inclusive hotel market, combining adults-only exclusivity with beachfront luxury in Uvero Alto. The resort represents the first W Hotels property created around an all-inclusive concept. Located on Punta Cana’s northeastern coastline, it offers 340 oversized rooms and suites, 12
The long-awaited revival of Coco Palms Resort on Kauai has secured $431 million in financing, marking a decisive step toward restoring one of Hawaii’s most recognisable hospitality landmarks. The financing supports the redevelopment of the approximately 32-acre property in Wailua, where the former resort has remained closed since Hurricane Iniki caused extensive damage in 1992.
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena offers travellers the opportunity to stay inside one of Colombia’s most historically significant hospitality landmarks, combining a former 17th-century convent with contemporary French-inspired luxury. Located within Cartagena de Indias’ celebrated Walled City, the hotel occupies a building founded in 1621 as the Convent of Santa Clara de Asís. Its transformation
WestJet is expanding its European reach for summer 2026, strengthening direct air links between Canada and destinations including Edinburgh, Dublin, Reykjavík, Lisbon, Madrid, Copenhagen, Paris, Barcelona and London. The airline’s growing network places Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, St. John’s, Edmonton and Winnipeg at the centre of a more decentralised transatlantic travel system. Instead of relying entirely
Air India has issued an urgent travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Delhi and Mumbai as intense monsoon weather creates operational pressure across two of India’s busiest aviation hubs. The airline warned on 5 July 2026 that heavy rainfall, reduced visibility and strong gusty winds could affect flight schedules. Passengers have been advised
Southwest Airlines Flight WN2732, operating from Chicago to Pensacola, made an unexpected diversion to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Florida on 5 July 2026 before later continuing to its scheduled destination. The aircraft landed safely at the alternate airport near Panama City, and no injuries, evacuation or confirmed onboard emergency were reported. Available operational
