Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for the 19th time. Delegates heard how public-private partnerships can be effective mechanisms to grow tourism, with ministers […] More
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership that will increase access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and the Middle East through the multiple award-winning Hamad International Airport. Starting today, travellers can book codeshare flights for travel starting on 15 November 2025. Building on an existing interline partnership between […] More
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) and Tourism Economics have released the inaugural Global Destination Resilience Index 2025—a landmark study designed to measure how well destinations are prepared to balance growth with sustainability in an era of rapid global travel expansion. The report, developed through a new partnership between WSTHA and Tourism Economics, […] More
The travel industry is set to grow at a faster pace than the global economy over the next 10 years, according to the World Travel Market Global Travel Report. Released today (4th November) on the first day of WTM London, the report says: “Over the next decade, the industry is on track to post annual […] More
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Indus Experiences has unveiled an exciting new addition to its Thailand portfolio — The Blue Jasmine Experience, a unique luxury train journey set to make its maiden voyage on 16 November 2025. Alongside this milestone, the company has introduced four new tailor-made itineraries designed to showcase the beauty, […] More
Amadeus has announced the appointment of Rongrong (Vvivi) Hu as global head and senior vice president of corporate strategy. She will step into the role on January 1st, succeeding the retiring Wolfgang Krips who joined Amadeus in 2013. Hu brings extensive experience in strategy, planning and innovation roles to Amadeus, across multiple geographies around the […] More
The highest recorded concentration of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at any one time in July and August was registered on the afternoon of Friday, 22nd August, at an estimated 3,830, down by 68% when compared to the peaks of summer 2024. The average number of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at each of the […] More
Holafly, one of the world’s fastest-growing travel internet abroad brands, today announced key insights from its upcoming Global eSIM & Travel Report, revealing a powerful shift in how people move, connect, and experience the world.According to the global report*, a new kind of traveller, the “Deliberate Traveller,” is reshaping global mobility. Digitally fluent, emotionally aware, […] More
