Travel The 2025 census confirmed 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Forest and strengthened plans to protect great apes in Uganda We present an overview of the 2025 census findings that confirmed 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable: what it says about the state of the rainforest, why coexistence with mountain gorillas matters, and how UWA, JGI, and GVTC plan monitoring, habitat protection, and work with local communities based on data, with lower risks of disease and poaching. Mar 3, 2026 at 7:06 AM · Tourism desk
Travel ITB Berlin 2026 in Berlin raises the leadership question in tourism: resilience, monitoring and the role of UN Tourism Find out what ITB Berlin 2026 brought to debates on tourism resilience: WTTC calls for smarter governance and better destination monitoring, UN Tourism enters new leadership, and Berlin raises the question of who takes responsibility in times of crisis. We bring an overview of the topics that will affect travelers, cities and the public sector. Mar 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Angola as host country of ITB Berlin 2026: the 60th anniversary of the travel trade fair in a time of global uncertainty Find out why Angola was chosen as the host country of ITB Berlin 2026 and what the 60th anniversary of the largest tourism B2B trade fair means for the market. We provide context, key messages on resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation, and the questions that will decide whether Angola will become the next major destination. Mar 3, 2026 at 6:33 AM · Tourism desk
Travel The Seychelles introduces extraordinary flights to Paris and Prague as Persian Gulf airspace closures disrupt travel Find out how the Seychelles, with Air Seychelles, organized emergency charter flights to Paris and Prague after airspace closures in the Persian Gulf. We bring the departure times on 3. and 5. March 2026. and what it means for Emirates and Qatar Airways passengers seeking to get home. Check which official channels to follow while schedules are changing. Mar 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Airspace closure in the Persian Gulf left passengers waiting on the way to ITB Berlin 2026 ahead of the fair Find out how the escalation of the conflict in the Persian Gulf closed key air corridors and triggered a wave of flight cancellations and diversions. Delegates and passengers of Qatar Airways, Emirates and other carriers were stranded in Doha and Dubai on their way to ITB Berlin 2026. We bring an overview of what is known and what passengers can expect in the coming days. Mar 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Explosions near Dubai Airport and a warning from Penny Wong: cancellations and delays threaten Australian travellers’ flights Here is what is known about the detonations and damage near Dubai Airport (DXB), how airspace closures have shaken Gulf connections, why Minister Penny Wong warned of major disruptions, and what official Smartraveller advice means for flights and passenger safety. Mar 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Morocco: tourism revenues in January 2026 jumped 19,3% to 11,7 bn MAD, says Office des Changes Find out what’s behind the strong start to the year: Office des Changes reports 11,659 bn MAD in travel revenues in January 2026, 19,3% more than last year. We explain what this statistic means, how it builds on record 2025, and how much air links, sports events and rising visitor spending matter. Mar 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM · Tourism desk
Travel War in the Persian Gulf raises oil prices and disrupts flights: what it means for travellers and tourism in Thailand Find out how the conflict in the Persian Gulf, a surge in oil prices and airspace closures make airline tickets more expensive, lengthen flights and break connections via Dubai and Doha, affecting travel to Thailand as well. We bring an overview of the impact on prices, delays, cancellations and holiday planning. Mar 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Serengeti underwater: extreme rains blocked roads in the national park, TANAPA launched emergency interventions Find out how exceptionally heavy rains in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania flooded access roads, stranded some tourist vehicles, and disrupted safari schedules. We report what TANAPA is doing to repair the damage, why crossings are critical, and what the TMA forecast for March–May 2026 says about the risk of new floods. Mar 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Tourism desk
Travel WTN Bangladesh hosted a Ramadan iftar at Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram for more than 100 children without parental care Find out how World Tourism Network (WTN) in Bangladesh on February 28, 2026 at Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram brought together more than 100 children without parental care for a Ramadan iftar. The initiative was led by Dr. H. M. Hakim Ali, and the event was presented as part of WTN’s global commitment to compassion and social responsibility through tourism leadership. Mar 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Tourism at record highs, but under pressure: expensive travel, overtourism and infrastructure in Europe 2026 Here’s an overview of why, despite UN Tourism and IATA record figures, travel is getting more expensive and how Barcelona, Venice and Amsterdam are raising tourist fees. Find out where infrastructure is breaking, what EES brings at borders, and how the balance between visitors and local communities’ daily life is being sought in 2026. Mar 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Jamaica, with Minister Edmund Bartlett, strengthens ties with Latin America, focusing on air links and ITB Berlin 2026 Learn how Jamaica, led by Minister Edmund Bartlett, talks in Colombia and Panama with Avianca, Wingo, and Copa Airlines about more flights, while in Berlin—ahead of ITB Berlin 2026—it strengthens sales channels and partnerships at World Tourism Network events. We explain what this means for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Mar 1, 2026 at 8:38 AM · Tourism desk