Escalating regional tensions spark Middle East airspace closures, leading to over 5,000 flight cancellations and a projected multi-billion-dollar tourism decline.
Massive easyJet network delays and European flight cancellations leave thousands stranded across major travel hubs like London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Kaara Hotels has opened Kaara Dehradun, a new premium hospitality property designed to serve leisure travellers, destination wedding guests, corporate groups and weekend visitors exploring Uttarakhand. Located in Badripur, Dehradun, the hotel forms part of a phased 100-room development. The first phase has opened with 44 rooms, while the next stage is expected to add
APA Hotels is accelerating its international growth strategy as record tourism demand in Japan and rising cross-Pacific travel create new opportunities for hospitality investment across the United States, Canada and other Pacific markets. The Tokyo-based hotel group is seeking to increase its overseas room inventory while strengthening its presence in major gateway destinations. The strategy
A United Airlines transatlantic flight security incident forced a return to Newark after a Bluetooth device named BOMB triggered strict aviation protocols.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has expanded its Well-Fest wellness programme into a month-long global celebration, offering travellers restorative retreats, mindful dining, movement sessions and culturally inspired activities at participating properties throughout June 2026. Running from June 1 to 30, the campaign is designed around the theme “Reset, Reconnect and Reignite.” Now in its fifth year,
AMTD has completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for US$72 million, equivalent to A$100 million, expanding its luxury hospitality portfolio and strengthening its presence in Australia’s tourism market. The transaction values the waterfront hotel at approximately US$201 million, or A$280 million. Completed through The Generation Essentials Group, a subsidiary of
Kuala Lumpur’s hospitality sector has gained a significant new investment as The Generation Essentials Group, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, completes the acquisition of super-majority interests in the Upper View Regalia Hotel for US$38 million. The deal adds a centrally located Kuala Lumpur property to AMTD’s expanding hospitality portfolio and arrives during Visit Malaysia 2026,
The Australian travel industry urges a review of Smartraveller transit warnings to restore essential travel insurance coverage for Middle East airport hubs
Singapore travellers can access new savings on flights, hotels and attractions as Traveloka launches its 6.6 Mid Year Sale from June 2 to 9, 2026, creating more opportunities to plan regional getaways and international holidays at reduced prices. The campaign offers discounts of up to S$66 across eligible bookings, alongside savings of up to 50%
Travellers across China, Japan, Indonesia and Argentina faced widespread aviation disruption as China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Batik Air, Hainan Airlines and Flybondi recorded a combined 97 flight cancellations and 225 delays in captured live operational data. The figures show 322 disrupted flights across major gateways and leisure markets, affecting passengers travelling through Shanghai, Tokyo,
Passengers flying from Edinburgh Airport are being urged to monitor their flight status closely after a local jet fuel disruption affected travel plans and raised concerns about possible delays during the busy summer holiday season. The operational issue placed renewed attention on flights departing from Scotland’s busiest airport, including British Airways services linking Edinburgh with
