Qantas Completes Ultra-Long-Haul Aircraft Trial
Qantas has successfully completed a 19-hour trial flight of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, moving its non-stop Sydney–London plans closer to launch. The aircraftRead More
Nepal Proposes Biometric ID for India Travel
Nepal has formally asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity card as a valid document for cross-border journeys. Under the proposal, NepaliRead More
Sarnath Gains World Heritage Recognition
Sarnath has been added to the World Heritage List, giving India’s Buddhist tourism circuit a major international boost. Located near Varanasi, the siteRead More
Rising Wildfire Risk Pushes Up Hotel Insurance Cos
Hotels and resorts are facing sharply higher insurance costs as wildfires become more frequent and spread beyond traditionally high-risk locations. Hospitality operators haveRead More
Southwest Considers Airport Lounges in Premium Pus
Southwest Airlines has given its clearest indication yet that airport lounges may form part of its continuing commercial transformation. Potential locations under considerationRead More
Namibia Records Decline in International Tourist A
Namibia received approximately 1.35 million international tourists in 2025, representing a year-on-year decline of 6.9%. Despite the fall in arrivals, overseas travellers stayedRead More
China Adds Porcelain Heritage Sites to UNESCO List
China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, taking the country’s total number of listed propertiesRead More
Wildfires Disrupt Peak-Season Tourism in France an
Wildfires have forced evacuations and disrupted tourism across parts of France and Spain during the peak European holiday season. Areas around Bordeaux, CapRead More
Mumbai Hospitality Appointment Strengthens Room Op
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik has appointed Biswa Ranjan Mohapatra as Director of Rooms. He brings more than 15 years of hospitalityRead More
Summit Introduces Pet-Friendly Stays Across Select
Summit Hotels and Resorts has introduced pet-friendly accommodation at selected properties, responding to the growing number of Indian travellers who want to holidayRead More