Travel Travel Counsellors receives the King’s Award for innovation for its new travel advisory model Find out why the British company Travel Counsellors received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category and how its combination of technology, artificial intelligence, teamwork and personal travel advice is changing the way complex trips are planned, from individual itineraries to global business expansion. May 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Europe fears for the summer tourism season because of the war around Iran, oil and risks to air traffic Find out how tensions around Iran and possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on European tourism ahead of the summer season. We bring an overview of possible consequences for fuel prices, airline tickets, cruise ships, hotels and small tourism entrepreneurs who depend on stable demand and safe travel. May 7, 2026 at 8:05 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Destinations International opens registration for a new cycle of the Tourism for All program on inclusive tourism Find out what the second cycle of the Tourism for All certification program brings, through which Destinations International offers destination organizations, tourism partners, and local communities a framework for more accessible, more inclusive, and more competitive tourism focused on residents’ well-being and a better visitor experience. May 7, 2026 at 6:33 AM · Tourism desk
Travel AirAsia's record order for the Airbus A220 strengthens Canada's aerospace industry and ties with the Indo-Pacific Learn how AirAsia's contract for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft changes the position of Canada's aerospace industry, strengthens production in Mirabel and fits into the broader strategy of reducing dependence on the U.S. market. We bring an overview of the economic significance, industrial challenges and the role of the Indo-Pacific. May 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Egypt strengthens its global tourism profile with the WTTC and its ambition of 30 million visitors per year Find out how the meeting between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and WTTC leaders in Cairo and the global leadership event on the Suez Canal confirm growing confidence in Egyptian tourism. We bring an overview of ambitious plans, major investments, the role of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the challenges brought by the target of 30 million tourists per year. May 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Famagusta fears a weaker tourist season due to a possible reduction in flights to Cyprus Find out why Famagusta's tourism sector is entering the summer with heightened caution, from a possible reduction in flights to Cyprus to more expensive airline tickets and weaker bookings. We bring an overview of the pressures on hotels, the local economy and the broader tourist season in the eastern Mediterranean. May 7, 2026 at 6:27 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Antarctica21 records global growth in interest in air cruises and more sustainable polar tourism in Antarctica We bring an overview of the growth in demand for travel to Antarctica, where Antarctica21 is developing an air-cruise model from Punta Arenas, investing in new polar ships and e-fuels, while at the same time operating in a sector that is increasingly under scrutiny because of the protection of a sensitive environment, biosecurity, climate change and strict rules for visiting the icy continent. May 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Ethiopian Airlines and Visa expand partnership for digital payments and travel-related cards Find out how Ethiopian Airlines and Visa are expanding their cooperation through co-branded cards, digital payments and loyalty programs. We bring an overview of the announced partnership, its importance for international travel, cross-border transactions and the broader growth strategy of one of Africa's most important aviation groups. May 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel With the “Her Way. Poland.” campaign, Poland wants to attract the increasingly important female solo travel market Find out how the Polish National Tourist Office, with the “Her Way. Poland.” campaign on the British market, presents the country as a safe, culturally rich and diverse destination for women who travel alone. We bring an overview of the campaign’s goals, the role of influencers, the tourism context and the way Poland is building a new image of solo travel. May 6, 2026 at 5:53 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Thailand introduces mandatory health insurance for tourists due to unpaid hospital bills and pressure on hospitals Find out what Thailand’s announcement on mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists brings, why the authorities want to reduce unpaid hospital bills and how the new rules could affect travel, healthcare and the tourism sector. We provide an overview of the proposed model, possible costs, industry reactions and open questions of implementation at the country’s borders. May 6, 2026 at 5:53 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Switzerland strengthens its role in the sustainable development of global tourism through its partnership with the WTTC Learn how Switzerland Tourism's entry into the WTTC positions Switzerland as a more important actor in discussions about the future of travel. We provide an overview of the reasons why the emphasis is placed on sustainability, high-value tourism, public transport, quality destination management, and international cooperation in a period of strong recovery for the tourism sector. May 6, 2026 at 5:35 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Uber expands travel ambitions: Khosrowshahi claims Expedia cannot match its on-the-ground advantage Find out how Uber is trying to expand its app beyond transportation and delivery by entering hotel bookings through a partnership with Expedia Group. We bring an overview of Dara Khosrowshahi’s strategy, the role of data, Uber One benefits and the reasons why the company is counting on an advantage in travelers’ real movement through cities and local services after arrival. May 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM · Tourism desk