More than 800 Cape Town primary school pupils received breakfast, rugby coaching and learning materials through the Emirates Nourishment Programme. Emirates delivered the school visit with European Professional Club Rugby, known as EPCR, and the Kolisi Foundation. Emirates cabin crew and programme partners served porridge before DHL Stormers players led a rugby clinic. Pupils also
Japan Airlines Group has announced four scenic flights for 1 January 2027, giving passengers a chance to see Japan’s first sunrise from the air. The departures from Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Nagoya Chubu and Osaka Kansai will each return to their starting airport that morning. The programme celebrates hatsuhinode, the Japanese tradition of watching the
Government immigration authorities and statutory tourism bodies in South Africa have enacted significant enhancements to the national digital border architecture, modernising the entry framework for international holidaymakers and corporate visitors. According to official announcements issued by the Department of Home Affairs and South African Tourism, the Electronic Travel Authorisation platform has been upgraded to accommodate
Etihad Airways and the Cambodia Tourism Board have launched a US$120,000 campaign to attract visitors from the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. The partners announced the agreement at World Travel Market London in November 2026. Each organisation will contribute US$60,000. The campaign aims to encourage longer holidays by promoting Phnom Penh and Cambodia’s southern coast
Thai Vietjet Air is increasing its nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi from seven to 11 weekly round trips. The expanded timetable begins on 6 November 2026, adding a second daily departure in each direction on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The four extra round trips build on the daily service Thai Vietjet
Official destination authorities and aviation partners have concluded a strategic commercial mission across three major metropolitan hubs in mainland China, signaling a concerted effort to convert rising travel curiosity into confirmed bookings. Organised directly by Tourism Fiji, the national tourism board, the multi-city roadshow brought together eighteen Fijian tourism operators—encompassing commercial airlines, island resort properties,
The international luxury travel sector is experiencing a significant shift toward immersive event-based tourism, driven by rising demand for integrated, ultra-premium hospitality experiences. Reflecting this broader trend across global tourism corridors, official event coordinators and marine tourism authorities have confirmed the launch of reservations for high-end floating accommodation and paddock access ahead of the Formula
International travel and hospitality sectors are closely monitoring worldwide financial markets as sudden energy price increases and equity volatility introduce fresh variables into cross-border mobility. With crude oil contracts touching multi-month highs and major stock exchanges across Europe, Asia, and North America reflecting cautious investor sentiment, destination managers, aviation authorities, and tourism ministries are evaluating
As the winter festive season approaches, millions of passengers are finalizing their travel itineraries. Public transport agencies and aviation authorities indicate that seasonal passenger volumes are set to reach near-record levels. At the same time, shifting operating conditions within commercial aviation mean that consumers are navigating tighter domestic capacity and fluctuating ticket prices. Nevertheless, strategic
Global travel has witnessed a decisive resurgence in heritage exploration, with international and domestic tourists gravitating towards historic monuments in unprecedented numbers. According to official tourism registers and global museum attendance data, the Palace Museum in Beijing, widely celebrated as the Forbidden City, has officially emerged as the most visited museum in the world. Welcoming
International tourism has entered a definitive phase of digital integration and flexible mobility. Worldwide travel patterns indicate that seamless digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and blended work-leisure itineraries are fundamentally altering visitor behaviour. Modern visitors now prioritize stress-free navigation and reliable global access, making continuous connectivity a baseline utility for modern hospitality, aviation, and destination management.
La Capitale at Four Seasons Hotel Amman is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a new chef and four evenings of special dining. The French brasserie will serve its anniversary dinner menu from 17 to 20 November 2026. Sacha Enjalbert joins as Chef de Cuisine as the restaurant enters its second decade. Since opening in 2016,
