Exclusives
Middle East airlines restore India routes as regional airspace stabilises after recent clashes
Gulf carriers are progressively restoring links to Indian cities after the disruption triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict on 28 February
Umrah demand holds steady as regional airspace closures strain logistics
Saudi Arabia’s Umrah sector is holding firm, but the journey around it has become harder to manage. The Kingdom
Short-haul bookings surge as Iran war disrupts Indian aviation corridors
For India’s travel trade, the story of summer 2026 is not that people have stopped travelling. It is that they
British travellers swap long-haul trips for shorter domestic breaks as living costs rise
Domestic travel is becoming an increasingly important commercial opportunity for hotels, destinations, operators, and tourism brands as UK travellers prioritise
US loses “prime destination” status amid West Asia conflict
West Asian tourism may not be the bigger loser under such circumstances; as of press time, global experts are also seeing a drop in the US’ popularity as a tourist destination.
U.S. firms boost travel budgets as Middle East flight cancellations spike
Can U.S. corporate travel keep growing when geopolitical shocks, route instability, and cost volatility are becoming part of everyday planning?
China tourism gains momentum as travellers pivot from war-torn regions
China welcomed around 80 million global tourists into its jurisdiction over the past year, proving that ongoing geopolitical tensions have not prevented travellers from putting the country on their itineraries.
Global carriers squeeze margins as Middle East tensions drive fuel inflation
Airlines are moving into the second quarter facing a familiar but dangerous problem: fuel inflation at a time when pricing
ICAO launches next-generation border system as travel sector pushes for seamless journeys
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a next-generation border system designed to enhance both security and efficiency
Macao pivots to high-net-worth MICE as Tourism+ initiative takes hold
The Macao SAR government reported recently that a record-breaking 1,681 MICE events were staged there in 2025, registering an increase of 149 percent in participants and 89 percent in casual visitors from the total recorded in 2024.
U.S. travel exports weaken as Mideast war drives oil above $105
For the travel trade, the biggest risk is not a sudden collapse in U.S. domestic travel. It is the steady
Narwar Lakefront Resort thrives as experiential travel demand surges across India
Narwar Lakefront Resort is positioning itself as more than just a luxury stay. Nestled near the historic Narwar Fort, the
UK weighs visitor levy as hospitality sector warns of 33,000 job losses
For local and national policymakers, a holiday tax can look like an easy fiscal win: add a modest charge to
Hospitality sector faces volatility on fears of prolonged West Asia war
We shift our spotlight now to the hospitality sector which, along with regional MICE, is among the sectors hardest hit by the suspension in travel.
Coffee roasters scale across India as smaller cities embrace luxury brews
India’s coffee culture is undergoing a remarkable transformation, moving far beyond the simple idea of coffee as just
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