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Gulf Air returns to Malaysia with Bahrain-Kuala Lumpur flights

Gulf Air has resumed Bahrain-Kuala Lumpur flights on a Boeing 787-9, adding capacity for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang.

Travel coalition urges EU support for voluntary biometric journeys

ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA and SITA form a coalition urging EU policymakers to support voluntary, privacy-protecting biometric journeys.

Indonesia Expands Cross-Border QR Payments and Launches Digital Travel Platform for Tourists

Indonesia is widening its cross-border digital payment infrastructure to make life easier for tourists and strengthen opportunities for small businesses, […]

Japan promotes regional tourism and cuisine at US event

The Japan Tourism Agency used a US event to showcase the country’s regional diversity and culinary appeal to international travellers.

Most travellers complete ESTA and ETA forms correctly first time, eVisa Index finds

Service eVisa’s eVisa Index finds 76% of travellers complete ESTA, UK ETA and eTA applications correctly on the first attempt.

Travel + Leisure Co. sets October 27 date for third-quarter results

Travel + Leisure Co. will report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 27, with an analyst call later that morning.

Lyft launches European ride access inside North American app

Lyft lets North American riders request rides in Europe from its main app, using one account across the US, Canada and parts of Europe.

Hyatt names Amar Lalvani as first chief creative officer

Hyatt has appointed Amar Lalvani as its first chief creative officer, alongside his role as president and creative director of its lifestyle portfolio.

Aeromexico expands syndicated credit facility to $250mn with BBVA Mexico

Grupo Aeromexico has renewed and expanded its revolving syndicated credit facility to $250mn, arranged with BBVA Mexico.

International artists brought new cultural momentum to Akko’s historic Old City

Tens of thousands of visitors came to Akko’s historic Old City during this year’s Akko International Festival of Alternative Theatre, where hundreds…

WTTC unveils 100-speaker programme for Malta Global Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled the programme for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, setting up a two-day gathering of more…

Two Untouched Fiji Islands Head to Auction With Reduced Reserve

Two neighbouring undeveloped islands in Fiji’s Yasawa Group are heading back to auction, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a […]

Changsha tourism conference pitches Hunan county as micro-vacation destination

The fifth Changsha Tourism Development Conference opened in Changsha County, Hunan province, on September 29, as local officials push the area as a…

The Kayon Gangga Resort opens in East Bali near Tirta Gangga

The Kayon Hotels & Resorts has opened The Kayon Gangga Resort in Ababi, Karangasem, adding a new luxury property in East Bali close to Tirta Gangga…

Lake Hartwell Country launches waterfall guide for fall visitors near Clemson

Lake Hartwell Country has released an online waterfall guide for visitors planning autumn trips around Clemson, South Carolina, as cooler weather and…

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo aircraft for network expansion

FLYONE Armenia has signed its first direct Airbus order for two A321neo aircraft, adding larger narrowbody capacity as it expands from Yerevan.

SoftBank Robotics to showcase AI kitchen and serving robots at EquipHotel Paris

SoftBank Robotics will show STEAMA, FLAMA, BOTINKIT Omni and the Servi Q serving robot at EquipHotel Paris, 2-5 November.

FlixBus enters Peru with local partner Pominpro, marking 46th country of operation

FlixBus has launched its first service in Peru, partnering with local operator Pominpro to connect Lima and Trujillo via Chimbote […]

Kenya’s Kwetu eSIM joins Safaricom M-PESA super app for travel data

Kenyan travellers can now buy Kwetu eSIM data for more than 200 destinations inside Safaricom’s M-PESA super app, paying from M-PESA balances without an international card.

Northern Ireland tourism body launches hospitality week, cites £1.5bn investment pipeline

Tourism NI has launched Tourism and Hospitality Week 2026 with an autumn short-breaks campaign and a sustainable tourism fam trip for US tour operators, as £1.5bn of investment is planned.

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