Hong Kong Hotel Industry Struggles as Accommodation Tax Falls Short and Room Prices Drop in 2025
Hong Kong’s hotel tax underperforms in Q1 2025, with room prices falling and hoteliers calling for support amid sluggish recovery in the tourism sector.
Hong Kong’s hotel tax underperforms in Q1 2025, with room prices falling and hoteliers calling for support amid sluggish recovery in the tourism sector.
Summit Hotel Properties announces Q2 2025 dividends, highlighting growth in the upscale lodging sector and stability for tourism-focused REIT investors.
Spain’s 2026 airport fee hike sparks outrage in the Canary and Balearic Islands, raising concerns over travel costs for UK tourists and island residents.
Flash floods in the Northeast U.S. cancel over 1,100 flights, shut down rail lines, and paralyze roads, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey.
Cayman Airways celebrates 57 years of service with discounted autumn fares to Miami, New York, Kingston, Havana, Panama City, and more. Book by August 11.
Israel warns citizens against travel to the UAE due to rising terror threats linked to regional tensions, citing increased risks from Iran-backed groups like Hamas.
Border tensions with Cambodia lead to thousands of hotel cancellations across Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket, and more, threatening Thailand’s tourism recovery.
Air India’s London–Delhi flight delayed over 11 hours on Aug 1 due to crew time limits and Heathrow curfew. Airline offers refunds, rebooking, and hotel stays.
Malaysia resumes hiring Bangladeshi workers for tourism and construction via official channels like FWCMS and CLAB to fight scams and fill labor gaps securely.
Saudi Arabia’s Flynas begins direct flights from Riyadh to Moscow, boosting Saudi–Russia tourism ties. New routes support Vision 2030 and rising visitor demand.
Severe storms disrupt U.S. air travel with over 850 flight cancellations at LaGuardia, Charlotte, Reagan National, Boston Logan, and Hartsfield-Jackson.
AirAsia expands global connectivity in 2025 with new routes to Uzbekistan, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, boosting affordable and seamless travel options.