HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Jetstar Carry-On Shake-Up Sends Overhead Bags Behind Paywall

by Jill Walsh | Aug 6, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News | 0 |

Jetstar has put the bathroom scales on notice. From 2 February 2027, the airline will abandon its...

YOLO Travel Surges as Travellers Seek Quiet, Authentic Trips

by Michelle Warner | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Security | 0 |
Business Travel Spending Hits US$1.71tn as Global Trips Slow

by Jason Smith | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |
OurAfrica.Travel Sets 2027 Dates After Virtual Trade Surge

by Sandra Jones | Aug 6, 2026 | Africa, Events Calendar, Headline News | 0 |
The Nai Harn Raises the Bar with Coastal Suite Privilege

by Kanda Limw | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel Deals, Resort News | 0 |
Sydney Airport Delays Disrupt 6.7 Million Travellers in 2025

by Soo James | Aug 6, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, Insurance, Statistics & Trends | 0 |
Global Hosted Buyers Get Fast Track to HOTELEX Shenzhen 2026

by Christine Nguyen | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |
Asia Pacific Airlines Face Demand Dip as Air Cargo Powers On

by My Thanh Pham | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

2026 Travel Mistakes: Visa Shocks, AI Traps And Costly Delays

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 2, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

One of the newest mistakes travellers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork....

Extreme Travel Inconveniences: Smart Ways to Beat Them

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 1, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

BOHO Bohemian: Curaçao’s Chic Caribbean Island Refuge

by Robert La Bua | Jul 14, 2026 | Caribbean, Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, an intriguing little city in...

Curaçao Culture: Museums, Memory & More Than Beaches

by Robert La Bua | Jul 7, 2026 | Caribbean, Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

AI Whisperer Brings Clarity to Hotel AI Strategy Surge

by Roderick Eime | May 21, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

After a decade navigating the ever-shifting currents of hotel branding and guest experience,...

Bangkok Hotels Thrive as Midscale Agility Outpaces Luxury

by Roderick Eime | May 4, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Hyatt Regency KL Wins Award for Design Excellence

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown has been honoured with a Commendation (Hospitality) at...

Fiji Marriott Momi Bay Wins Top Marriott Honours

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

Qatar Airways Restores Doha–Philadelphia Flights

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight...

LATAM and Visit Brasil Showcase Brazil at VIP Event

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

AI for Travel Agents: More Sales, Better Marketing

by Jill Walsh | Jul 30, 2026 | Business News, Headline News, Technology, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Artificial intelligence may not pour the champagne, inspect the hotel room or rescue a stranded...

Passport Power Surges as Global Peace Reaches a Historic Low

by Jill Walsh | Jul 25, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

Johnnie Walker Blue Names Callum Turner Ambassador

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 3, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the iconic luxury Scotch Whisky, is today announcing acclaimed actor...

Asia’s Best Bars 2026: The 51–100 List Shakes Up

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 31, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Junction Arts Festival Returns to Transform Launceston

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Launceston will once again become a platform for bold art, performance, music and shared...

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Kicks Off the Greatest Show on Dirt

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Dining | Restaurants

The Standard Bangkok Unveils August 2026 Events

August’s promotion campaign and activation Get Smokey at The Standard Grill 7 – 8 August...

Leela & Labyrinth Unite for Masala Meets Merlion

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 5, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Regent Seven Seas Elevates Cuisine with Butter Book

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has launched the...

Azamara Launches First WSET Wine Course at Sea

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

JAAN by Kirk Westaway Retains Two Michelin Stars

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

JAAN by Kirk Westaway has retained its Two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026...

Summer Family Fun with Marriott Bonvoy Squad

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 5, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

The Nai Harn Raises the Bar with Coastal Suite Privilege

by Kanda Limw | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel Deals, Resort News | 0 |

Champagne on arrival, a minibar refilled each day and THB 1,000 to spend around the resort: The...

Celebrating a Milestone, Shaping the Next Chapter

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 5, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

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AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Frontier GoWild Pass Returns at $199 With Instant Access

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) today launched its 2026 GoWild Fall & Winter Pass with...

Virgin Australia Launches $429 Return International Sale

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 4, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Royal Caribbean 8.8 Sale Unlocks US$100 Onboard Credit Deals

by Anne Keam | Aug 6, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Royal Caribbean has added a neat bonus to its Singapore cruise program. Its 8.8 Sale gives guests...

Unforgettable Croatia Unveils Exciting 2026 Season Updates

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 3, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Travel Deals

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈️ Top Travel Deals You Can’t Miss

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Valued up to $3,897 Save up to 48% 6 Nights From $1,999 / room Radisson Blu Resort, Fiji Denarau...

Top Solo Travel Deals for Albania, India & USA

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Industry Deals

Industry Deals: Travel Club Unlocks Luxury for Less

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 1, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

New at Travel Industry Club This Week We occasionally receive exclusive offers from Captain’s...

Industry Deals: Travel Club’s $3335 Japan Blossom Deal

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 25, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

Johnnie Walker Blue Names Callum Turner Ambassador

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 3, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the iconic luxury Scotch Whisky, is today announcing acclaimed actor...

Asia’s Best Bars 2026: The 51–100 List Shakes Up

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 31, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

Lenovo Launches AI-Powered Yoga Mini i in Thailand

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 28, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

Expanding its portfolio of AI-powered devices in Thailand, Lenovo today announced the availability...

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Nature Becomes the Ultimate Classroom at Siwash Lake

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 27, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

NATURE BECOMES THE CLASSROOM AT SIWASH LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT AND RANCH At this 10,000 acre...

Planeterra Report Reveals $3.32M Community Tourism Impact

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 19, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Ireland

Ireland’s Best Surf Spots for Beginners Revealed

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 4, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Lahinch, County Clare Lahinch is one of the most approachable surf beaches in Ireland. Its long...

Inside Ireland’s Dancehall Revival: Tradition Reborn

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 3, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Tourism Charts a Community-Led Future

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 29, 2026 | Hawaii | 0 |

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) released its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a five-year framework...

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Boosts Culture Through Kūkulu Ola

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 27, 2026 | Hawaii | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

WTTC Opens Global Search For 7 Contemporary Wonders Campaign

by Jason Smith | Jul 10, 2026 | Business News, Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

The World Travel & Tourism Council has thrown open the doors on a year-long global search for...

Seychelles at 50: Still the Jewel Britain Couldn’t Keep

by Michelle Warner | Jun 29, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

Middle East

UAE Attracts AED177.3bn in FDI During 2025

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

The UAE attracted US$ 48.3 billion (AED 177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI)...

Dubai GDP Hits AED232bn with Q1 2026 Growth

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 4, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

Cvent Powers NZEA’s Eventing the Future 2026

by Alison Jenkins | Aug 4, 2026 | Conferences, Headline News, Mice, New Zealand | 0 |

Cvent and the New Zealand Events Association have expanded their technology partnership. The deal...

MEETINGS 2026 Delivers Record NZ$170m Pipeline

by Peter Needham | Jul 31, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

THAI SELECT Festival 2026 Boosts Thai Soft Power

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 1, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand,...

TAT Seals Five China Deals to Boost Thailand Tourism

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 30, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

Guide ARK Directory Goes Live as Applications Stay Open

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 25, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation announced today that the Guide ARK Directory, the...

Arkansas State Parks Launches Teaching Farm Partnership

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 27, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

VISIT FLORIDA Boosts Support for Rural Tourism

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 29, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

VISIT FLORIDA today announced a major new commitment to the state’s 30 rural counties, officially...

Selby Gardens Unveils Shared Light by Lynn Goldsmith

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 15, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Scotland’s Autumn Festival Season Keeps the Party Alive

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

Scotland has spent the summer celebrating on the world stage and, while the final whistle brings a...

Stay in an Authentic Catalan Country House in Spain

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 5, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

New York

BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Turns New York Into a Fan Paradise

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 29, 2026 | New York | 0 |

Taking place alongside ‘BTS WORLD TOUR “ARIRANG”’ in East Rutherford, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW...

THAI SELECT Festival Spices Up New York’s Global Food Trade!

by Supaporn Pholrach | Jul 19, 2026 | Headline News, New York, Thailand | 0 |

Queensland

Discover Capricorn Coast’s Rare Botanical Wonders

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

The Capricorn Coast Region may be best known for its sparkling coastline, ancient caves, island...

Tourism Industry Urges Bold Night-Time Economy Reforms

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jul 31, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

India Travel Alert: Air Suvidha 2.0 Takes Off

by Susan NG | Jul 10, 2026 | Headline News, South Asia | 0 |

India-bound travellers have a new pre-arrival duty to add to the old passport-phone-wallet...

Indian Travellers Embrace the Magic of Noctourism

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 29, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

All

Khiri Travel Opens New Manila Office

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Destination Management Companies (DMC) | 0 |

Khiri Travel has opened its second office in the Philippines, in the Escolta Street heritage area...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈️ Top Travel Deals You Can’t Miss

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

All

Khiri Travel Opens New Manila Office

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Destination Management Companies (DMC) | 0 |

Khiri Travel has opened its second office in the Philippines, in the Escolta Street heritage area...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈️ Top Travel Deals You Can’t Miss

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Pitcairn Register Returns for Norfolk Bounty Day Roots

by Charmaine Lu | May 2, 2026 | Headline News, Oceania News | 0 |

There are moments in travel history when the past doesn’t merely whisper, it strides back into the...

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Fairfield City Shines in Award-Winning Art Showcase

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 2, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Fairfield City Council’s creativity, talent, and community spirit have been brought to life...

Palmers Lane Estate Pours More Into Wine Walks

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 30, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

NOL World Launches K-Pop Travel Stays for Korea Fans

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 5, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

NOL World, the premier global inbound travel platform operated by NOL Universe (CEO Thomas Lee),...

Agoda Reveals Malaysia’s Concert Travel Trend

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 3, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airport

CAG and SATS Launch Autonomous Airport Wheelchairs

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Changi Airport Group (CAG), together with ground handling partner SATS Ltd, is commencing the...

Sydney Airport Delays Disrupt 6.7 Million Travellers in 2025

by Soo James | Aug 6, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, Insurance, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

Financial

Hyatt’s RevPAR Climbs 5.9% as Global Room Growth Hits Delays

by Jill Walsh | Aug 3, 2026 | Financial, Headline News, Hotel News | 0 |

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has delivered a robust second quarter of 2026, with stronger room...

Hilton Q2 Profit Rises as Record Global Room Pipeline Surges

by Bridget Gomez | Aug 3, 2026 | Financial, Headline News, Hotel News | 0 |

Gadgets

Lenovo Launches AI-Powered Yoga Mini i in Thailand

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 28, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

Expanding its portfolio of AI-powered devices in Thailand, Lenovo today announced the availability...

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

Synergy by SilverDoor Expands to Four Global Cities

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Advisors | 0 |

The new corporate housing brand from the world’s leading experts in serviced accommodation...

Business Travel Spending Hits US$1.71tn as Global Trips Slow

by Jason Smith | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

US Corporate Travel Budgets Poised to Climb in 2027

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |

New data from Business Travel Show America has revealed around half of American corporate travel...

Global Hosted Buyers Get Fast Track to HOTELEX Shenzhen 2026

by Christine Nguyen | Aug 6, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

Miri Launches Business Events Accelerator Programme

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

Sarawak celebrates another achievement with 29 Miri-based business event professionals graduating...

Sarawak Drives Business Events Through Collaboration

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 4, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

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Khiri Travel Opens New Manila Office

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 6, 2026 | Destination Management Companies (DMC) | 0 |

Khiri Travel has opened its second office in the Philippines, in the Escolta Street heritage area...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈️ Top Travel Deals You Can’t Miss

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |
Synergy by SilverDoor Expands to Four Global Cities

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Travel Advisors | 0 |
US Corporate Travel Budgets Poised to Climb in 2027

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |
Outback Explorer Returns for Special August Departure

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Aug 6, 2026 | Tour Operator | 0 |

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