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IATA: Passenger demand starts 2026 with 3.8% increase

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global passenger demand report for January 2026, showing an increase of 3.8 percent at the start of the year.

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IATA: Air cargo demand rose by 5.6% in January

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its air cargo data report for January 2026.

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Aviation sector faces $1B loss as Iran strikes disrupt global hubs

Since the joint attacks on 28th February, thousands of airline passengers flying in or out of the Middle East have either been stranded at their airports of origin or needed to rethink and recalibrate their travel plans.

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Trip.com Group reports solid 2025 results, announces board reshuffle

Trip.com Group reported steady revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, supported by resilient global travel

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Gulf business events reshape travel with 95% fly-in attendance

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Thomas Cook India and SOTC unveil 2026 business travel report

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Lawmakers move to scrap travel tax as Filipino outbound tourism hits record highs

On Tuesday, 24th February, the Philippine House of Representatives announced that it consolidated 18 separate bills calling for the abolition of the outbound travel tax currently being collected from Filipinos travelling overseas.

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Marriott and United Airlines joint study shows why travel is a powerful tool for reaching consumers

Marriott Media and Kinective Media by United Airlines announced the release of The Psychology of Travel Audiences, a new joint research series, on Wednesday, 25th February.

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“Don’t be a mere trader”: Banyan Tree founder Ho Kwon Ping warns entrepreneurs against lack of purpose

Mention the name KP Ho or, to be more precise, Ho Kwon Ping, and you will find people sitting up more attentively, ready to listen to the man who has become an elder statesman in the Asian corporate scene.

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S4BT announces acquisition of HotelHub parent firm Travel Centric Technology

European travel tech solutions provider Solutions for Business Travel (S4BT) has expanded its footprint to become the largest global corporate hotel booking powerhouse through its acquisition of Travel Centric Technology.

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Optimism Amidst Uncertainty: How is APAC’s Business Travel Community Approaching the Year Ahead?

Elle Ng-Darmawan is Senior Director, APAC Region, for the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

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Thailand hikes airport fees as foreign tourist arrivals soften

On Friday, 20th February, Airports of Thailand announced that they would increase the current outbound passenger service charge (PSC) for international flights by nearly 50 percent.

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Cathay Group reveals strong start for 2026 with January traffic report

The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for January 2026 today, 24th February, showing how 2026 got off to a good start with sustained growth for both its passenger and cargo businesses.