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‘Crisis is the new normal’, Marriott’s Neal Jones tells WTTC Malta summit

Hotel groups need to build crisis management into the core of their business because disruption is now constant, Neal Jones, […]

WTTC names six former chairs as senators, from Hilton to Jumeirah

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named six of its former chairs as senators, recognising the executives who […]

Riyadh airport tells passengers to check flights as Saudi disruption enters second day

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has told passengers to check flight status with their airlines before travelling to the […]

WTTC honours Francesco Frangialli for bringing tourism into the UN system

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given its Icon Award to Francesco Frangialli, the former Secretary-General of the […]

WTTC honours Punta Cana pioneer Frank Rainieri as Dominican Republic tops 11mn visitors

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given its Icon Award to Frank Rainieri, founder of the Punta Cana […]

WTTC names Spain’s Jordi Hereu Global Champion as Madrid HQ move takes shape

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given its Global Champion Award to Spain’s Minister of Industry and Tourism, […]

Plague rumour hits Omsk rail station as Siberia health scare tests Russian travel

Health officials in Russia’s Omsk Region have dismissed messaging-app claims that a passenger with signs of plague collapsed at a […]

India’s The Leela takes survivors’ showcase to Milan Fashion Week

Indian hotel group The Leela (NSE:THELEELA) has backed a showcase for women survivors of acid and burn attacks at Milan […]

Travelex grows Qatar network to 19 stores as Hamad traffic hits record

Foreign exchange retailer Travelex has opened or upgraded three outlets in Qatar, taking its network in Doha to 19 stores, […]

flyadeal Launches Mumbai–Riyadh Route, Its Second Destination in India

flyadeal, Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, has launched non-stop flights between Mumbai and Riyadh, marking the airline’s second Indian destination after […]

Historic Hotels of America names Xanterra chief Todd for 2026 legacy award

Historic Hotels of America has named Xanterra Travel Collection chief executive Andrew N. Todd as the recipient of its 2026 […]

WTTC convenes ministers, executives in Malta to debate destination competitiveness

Ministers and business leaders from 24 countries met in Valletta to debate public-private collaboration on destination competitiveness, the World Travel […]

Europe travel and tourism to grow 3.1% in 2026 as WTTC summit opens in Malta

Travel and tourism in Europe is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the wider economy, the World Travel & […]

Uzbekistan Plans 30 New Tourism Zones by 2030 With UK Engineering Firm Arup

Uzbekistan plans to develop 30 new tourist areas by 2030 under comprehensive master plans, the country’s Tourism Committee said following […]

Egypt to Raise Entry Visa Fee to $33 From January 1, 2027

Egypt’s single-entry visa fee will rise from $30 to $33 starting January 1, 2027, according to a circular issued by […]

Egypt Bets on Golf Tourism With 20 International Tournaments Planned for 2026

The Egyptian Golf Federation will host 20 international tournaments in 2026 as part of a campaign to promote sports tourism […]

Oman to Add 700 New Hotel Rooms by Year End as Winter Season Looms

Oman is set to deliver 700 new hotel rooms between now and the end of 2026, bringing total inventory to […]

Abu Dhabi courts Indian families for Diwali with six-night packages from $945

Abu Dhabi is promoting multi-generational Diwali breaks to Indian families, with tour operator packages from INR83,325 and hotel discounts through mid-November.

Serbia and North Macedonia court tourism trade ahead of Expo 2027 Belgrade

Expo 2027 Belgrade will hold a Visit Serbia B2B networking event in Skopje on October 8 to build tourism links with North Macedonia.

JW Marriott opens first all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica with 415 rooms

JW Marriott has opened its first all-inclusive resort, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast.

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