Flight disruption deepens as Middle East conflict escalates
Airlines around the world have announced further adjustments to their flight schedule as the US-Israel-Iran war escalates.
Cathay Pacific said on March 18 that it...
Private jet arrivals rise in Maldives as overall tourist numbers decline
While the Maldives – like most Asian destinations – has seen a sharp drop in tourist arrivals owing to the conflict in the Middle...
Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance rolls out year-round travel campaign
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has launched a new global campaign titled Love Sri Lanka, Always, aimed at encouraging travel throughout the year and...
Amadeus links UnionPay payments to airline booking channels
Outpayce from Amadeus and UnionPay International have entered a partnership that will allow airlines to accept UnionPay cards directly through their payment systems.
The agreement...
WTTC forecasts US$600 million daily hit to Middle East tourism spending
The escalating conflict in Iran is already affecting the travel and tourism sector across the Middle East, with international visitor spending estimated to be...
Dubai International gradually resumes flights after drone-related disruption
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has begun gradually restoring flight operations after a temporary suspension triggered by a drone-related fire near the airport, adding further...
Indian hospitality sector feels heat as US-Iran tensions disrupt LPG supply
With the US-Iran conflict disrupting global energy supply chains, Indian hotels are increasingly feeling the strain as shortages of commercial LPG is creating operational...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Ben George, Hilton
Multi-generational travel is thriving across Asia-Pacific markets, where 50 per cent of surveyed families are going on holidays with three or more generations of...
Asian carriers cancel flights, implement surcharges as fuel crisis intensifies
Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region have moved into an emergency defensive posture this week, implementing a wave of flight cancellations, steep fare hikes, and...
Middle East flight disruptions slow wellness travel to India
With the US-Iran conflict intensifying, its impact is increasingly being felt on inbound wellness travel from the Middle East to India. The tensions have...
