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Asia Pacific Daily Newsletter

Fri, 26 Dec 2025

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China slashes tour group traffic to Japan
China is once again leveraging the strength of its outbound tourism market for political pressure. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has o Read more...
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Breaking News
India approves two new airline startups

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has given initial approval for two startup airlines. It granted alHind Air and FlyExpress no-objection certificat Read more...

SalamAir announces first Sudan flights

Oman LCC SalamAir is starting a new route to Port Sudan in the new year. The new Muscat–Port Sudan service will commence on 27 January 2026, ope Read more...

TravelMole wishes to all Happy Holidays

TravelMole wishes its readers, viewers, and partners a wonderful Holiday Season. Read more...

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More Asia Pacific News
Air France will turn Paris-Manila seasonal

Air France is converting its Paris (Charles de Gaulle)–Manila nonstop service into a seasonal route, ending year-round operations in 2026. The airli Read more...

OAG: Central Asia is the world’s fastest growing air market

Central Asia is far of being a massive aviation market in the world.  However, it is now the fastest growing, according to the latest data compiled b Read more...

French Embassy in Cambodia expands no-visit zone as Thai military bombs Battambang

The French Embassy in Cambodia has expanded its advisory no-visit zone in response to a dramatic escalation in cross-border hostilities between Cambod Read more...

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News from TravelMole Worldwide
Tim Hentschel and Dr. Claudia Green: their best tips for a smooth travel experience in the Holiday Season

HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel and Dr. Claudia Green, Professor of International Tourism and Events at Pace University tell how to have the smoothest Read more...

FITUR 2026 to show the strong synergies between Germany and Spain

The FITUR International Tourism Fair, which will take place at IFEMA MADRID from 21 to 25 January, will highlight the close ties between two of Europe Read more...

Lisbon overturns short-term rental rules as it failed to cut housing costs

Lisbon decided to ease restrictions on short rental accommodation as previous rules failed to lower the cost of rent. The decision has been celebrated Read more...

First in history: Brazil celebrates 9 million foreign visitors in 2025

Brazil has reached an unprecedented milestone in its tourism industry by recording the arrival of 9 million international visitors before the end of 2 Read more...

Court rules Hawaii can charge cruise lines climate tax

A federal judge has ruled that Hawaii can impose a new tourist tax for cruise ship passengers, including a climate change levy. Cruise lines had stron Read more...

Southampton hails record year for cruise calls

The Port of Southampton broke more records in 2025. It saw its highest ever number of cruise calls and a record number of days when all five of the   Read more...

Ryanair appealing €256 million Italy fine

Ryanair has vowed to overturn a judgement fining the airline €256 million. The ‘unsound ruling’ was levied by the Italian Competition Authority Read more...

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Partner News
Beyond Football: Discover Saudi’s Iconic Destinations with Cristiano Ronaldo in New Campaign

  Saudi’s global brand ambassador, Cristiano Ronaldo, has once again partnered with Saudi again, this time with a focus on its iconic destinati Read more...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Unveils ‘Navigate the Seasons’ – The New 2026-2027 Voyage Collection for Seven Seas Navigator®

  New Itineraries Include Winter Sailings in the Mediterranean for the First Time in Regent’s History   Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the w Read more...

Centara Announces Debut in Nepal with Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection

  Opening January 2026, this tranquil hillside retreat offers relaxation and discovery, breathtaking Himalayan vistas, and a deep connection to l Read more...

Relax, Refresh, and Recharge at Amari Bangsaen – a New Coastal Escape Just Outside Bangkok

  Amari Bangsaen, the newly launched hotel by ONYX Hospitality Group – a key regional player and a leading hospitality company in Southeast Read more...