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Porter Airlines adds five domestic routes from London, Ontario, from spring 2027

Porter Airlines will launch five year-round domestic routes from London International Airport (YXU) in spring 2027.

Wise adds eSIM data plans and cross-border QR payments for travellers

Wise has added customisable eSIM data plans and cross-border QR payments covering 50+ destinations to its account for travellers.

Chinese Arrivals Surge 31% as Iceland’s Tourism Spending Hits ISK 211bn

Iceland’s tourism sector posted modest growth in 2026, with a sharp rise in Chinese visitor numbers and higher overall spending […]

Montenegro to End Visa-Free Travel for Russia, Türkiye and Belarus From November 1

Montenegro’s government has approved the termination of visa-free agreements with Russia, Belarus and Türkiye, moving forward with a change that […]

Tourism Malaysia Pushes for Lower Domestic Airfares as Haze Lingers Over Region

Tourism Malaysia is working with local airlines to bring down domestic airfares, aiming to boost intrastate travel as domestic tourism […]

Bangladesh Finalises 20-Year Tourism Master Plan Covering Nearly 1,500 Attractions

Bangladesh’s government is drawing up a 20-year roadmap for its tourism sector, combining a new Tourism Master Plan, an updated […]

China’s Qi County stages night shows at ancient Shang capital

Qi County, in the city of Hebi in China’s Henan Province, has launched a programme of night-time shows and tours […]

Syria signs Eagle Hills deal for Damascus and Latakia tourism projects

Syria has signed a framework agreement with UAE developer Eagle Hills for urban and tourism projects in Damascus and Latakia as it seeks private investment in reconstruction.

New Zealand’s Active Adventures marks 30 years as guided activity travel grows

New Zealand tour operator Active Adventures marks 30 years as demand grows for guided, active holidays across five continents, from Patagonia to Peru.

Amadeus survey finds 43% of travel agents using GDS more than in 2024

Travel agents worldwide are using the major global distribution systems (GDS) more than they did two years ago, with 43% […]

WTTC and ICC sign MOU to back travel and tourism SMEs

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a memorandum of understanding […]

Air Astana to launch Almaty to Langkawi and Astana to Bangkok flights in December

Air Astana will start Almaty to Langkawi on 25 December and Astana to Bangkok on 11 December, taking Kazakhstan–Thailand flights to 20 a week.

Lufthansa to start Frankfurt-Kuala Lumpur nonstop flights on 25 October

Lufthansa will operate five weekly Frankfurt-Kuala Lumpur flights from 25 October with the Boeing 787-9.

Emirates launches daily Dubai-Helsinki flights with the Airbus A350

Emirates began daily year-round flights between Dubai and Helsinki on 1 October with the Airbus A350-900.

Etihad launches Abu Dhabi to Red Sea International flights from 4 October

Etihad Airways begins year-round flights from Abu Dhabi to Red Sea International Airport on 4 October, doubling to two weekly from 25 October.

Eurowings adds Baghdad and expands Middle East flying for winter 2026-27

Eurowings will launch Baghdad flights from Berlin and Dusseldorf on 10 December, as it expands its Middle East winter schedule.

Turkey welcomes 34.83 million foreign visitors through August

Turkey received 34.83 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of 2026, down 1.84 per cent year on year, with Russia the top market.

Philippine Airlines restores Manila-Saipan nonstop flights from 25 October

Philippine Airlines will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Saipan on 25 October, with meals and baggage included.

Vueling adds 15 million seats for winter 2026-27 with new Bilbao and Granada routes

Vueling will operate 15 million seats this winter from 25 October, including 7.2 million on domestic routes and 16 per cent more capacity to Italy.

Singapore Airlines delays Dubai restart to October, trims Riyadh launch

Singapore Airlines will return to Dubai on 25 October and start Riyadh on 1 December with three weekly flights, down from four.

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