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Interview with Kim Minea, CEO Cambodia Tourism Board: to bet on airlines to revive tourism

Cambodia is pinning its tourism recovery on stronger airline partnerships as international visitor arrivals continue to slide in 2026. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the country welcomed 1.54 million international visitors between January and May, down 47.8% from 2.95 million during the same period in 2025.While the figures point...

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Global air travel reaches new milestones in 2025, says IATA

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Global air travel reaches new milestones in 2025, says IATA

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe

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Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe

Alarming decline for Las Vegas tourism in 2025

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Virgin takes off for Vegas from Manchester

Vietnam finalizes traffic transfer to new Long Thanh airport in Ho Chi Minh City

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Vietnam finalizes traffic transfer to new Long Thanh airport in Ho Chi Minh City

D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia

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D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia
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U.S. DOT changes rules on airlines' fees transparent display

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Legendary Pan Am returns...but as a hospitality brand

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The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) asks European airlines to avoid the Gulf airspace

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UK travelers to get Swiss e-gates and free mobile roaming

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Lufthansa to cull drastically its European network from 2027

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Cuba joins Mexico tourism circuit to revive visitor numbers

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Dutch Rail bans bags from occupying train seats

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Dutch Rail bans bags from occupying train seats

Dutch rail operator NS has introduced new luggage rules prohibiting passengers from placing bags on seats, even when trains are largely empty.Previously, travelers could use an empty seat for hand luggage but were expected to move their belongings if another passenger needed the seat. Under the revised policy, bags must...

Arriva maps out three new rail links between Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands

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Arriva maps out three new rail links between Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands

Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

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Amtrak reimagines first class dining on Acela

Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

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Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season
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Alabama Celebrates the Year of Trails

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Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester: South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand have never been closer.

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Albania: a battle involving Trump's family, Dua Lipa and flamingos

Albania: a battle involving Trump's family, Dua Lipa and flamingos

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Navan sees business travel gaining over leisure travel in first half 2026

Navan sees business travel gaining over leisure travel in first half 2026

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Relais & Châteaux welcomes 10 new luxury members worldwide

Relais & Châteaux welcomes 10 new luxury members worldwide

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D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia

D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia

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Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand

Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand

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Holland America Line announces 2027–2028 Caribbean Season

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Cruise holidays taxed much less than hotels claims T&E study

Cruise holidays taxed much less than hotels claims T&E study

7 Jul
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Turkey denies LGBTQ+ cruise to dock in its waters

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WTTC Gloria Guevara concerned about Barcelona's tourist tax increase on short-stay cruise passengers

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Oceania Cruises spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

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Intrepid to host its largest-ever agent training event
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Travel Intelligence

Albania: a battle involving Trump's family, Dua Lipa and flamingos

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Albania: a battle involving Trump's family, Dua Lipa and flamingos

What is the link between the Trump family and tiny Albania along the Mediterranean Sea? Well, the connection is called Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of Donald Trump. His proposed luxury tourism development in Albania has become one of Europe's most controversial travel projects, with growing opposition of local Albanians. Their...

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Hamad International Airport rolls out one of the world's largest biometric travel system with 700 touchpoints

Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have officially launched Fast Pass, a biometric travel solution that allows passengers to complete their departure journey using facial recognition instead of repeatedly presenting travel documents.Developed in partnership with airport technology specialist SITA, the new service is designed to create a faster, more...

7h ago

Breaking

Interview with Kim Minea, CEO Cambodia Tourism Board: to bet on airlines to revive tourism

Cambodia is pinning its tourism recovery on stronger airline partnerships as international visitor arrivals continue to slide in 2026. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the country welcomed 1.54 million international visitors between January and May, down 47.8% from 2.95 million during the same period in 2025.While the figures point...

7h ago

Transportation

Navan sees business travel gaining over leisure travel in first half 2026

Business travel in the U.S.A. continued to significantly outperform the leisure sector during the first half of 2026, according to the latest Navan Business Travel Benchmark (BTB).The AI-powered business travel and expense platform reported that corporate travel volumes increased 13.5% year over year, while broader leisure travel remained virtually unchanged....

8h ago

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Edinburgh airport partners with Airportr baggage delivery to home

Travel technology company Airportr has expanded its Baggage-as-a-Service network with the launch of its home baggage collection service at Edinburgh Airport, marking the first time the service has been available at a Scottish airport. The service is currently available at Geneva and London Gatwick, with Zurich and Basel set to...

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Destinations Radar

Czechia regional gems increasingly draw international travelers

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Czechia regional gems increasingly draw international travelers

8h ago

Relais & Châteaux welcomes 10 new luxury members worldwide

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Relais & Châteaux welcomes 10 new luxury members worldwide

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Denmark tourism supports one in 20 jobs, particularly in rural destinations

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Denmark tourism supports one in 20 jobs, particularly in rural destinations

1d ago

Virgin takes off for Vegas from Manchester

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Alarming decline for Las Vegas tourism in 2025

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Executive Briefing

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Jet2.com with new winter route from London Stansted

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Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand

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Costa Rica repositions itself as high-value tourism destination

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Global air travel reaches new milestones in 2025, says IATA

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Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe

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United enhances comfort in its Economy class with a new option

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RTS Link could shift billions from Singapore toward Johor Bahru

The opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in January 2027 is expected to transform cross-border travel and consumer spending, with Singapore projected to record a net outbound spending increase of S$290 million (US$225 million) annually in neighboring Johor Bahru.According to a new study jointly commissioned by...

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Vietnam finalizes traffic transfer to new Long Thanh airport in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam is preparing to open Long Thanh International Airport on December 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country's aviation expansion and setting the stage for a gradual transfer of most international flights from Ho Chi Minh City's overloaded Tan Son Nhat Airport.The VND336.63 trillion (US$12.8 billion) project is...

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Other News

Dutch Rail bans bags from occupying train seats

Dutch rail operator NS has introduced new luggage rules prohibiting passengers from placing bags on seats, even when trains are largely empty.Previously, travelers could use an empty seat for hand luggage but were expected to move their belongings if another passenger needed the seat. Under the revised policy, bags must...

D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia

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D-Edge report shows that direct booking decline for hotels in Asia

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U.S. DOT changes rules on airlines' fees transparent display

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Virgin Atlantic trims Heathrow flights to five destinations this fall

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ITB Asia to host Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards 2026 in landmark industry collaboration

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