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Lonely Planet's 23 Fall 2026 Destinations: Festivals, Fewer Crowds and Lower Prices
The autumn 2026 list spans Seoul's lantern and kimchi festivals, Oaxaca's Día de los Muertos, New Zealand camper trips a...
How Artisan Cheesemakers and Winemakers Are Reviving a Remote Tuscan Island
On Capraia, a volcanic island of about 150 residents, a new generation of producers is rebuilding local cheese, wine, ho...
Airbus Initial Findings: Air India A320 Lost Normal Flight Control for Four Seconds
Airbus's early assessment of Flight AI 2379 says all three hydraulic systems lost pressure, leaving pilots without norma...
Caribbean Cruise Fares Begin to Bend as Record Capacity Hits the Region
More than 200 cruise ships now sail the Caribbean and capacity is still rising. Analysts expect selective discounts and ...
Air India to test all pilots for substances after captain's positive marijuana result
Air India will screen every pilot for substances from Thursday, going beyond India's 10% random-testing rule after a cap...
Blu Monkey Turns Idle Land and Old Buildings Into a Hotel Franchise Growth Engine
Thailand's Blu Monkey uses an asset-light, 100%-franchise model to convert vacant land and old buildings into boutique h...
Solar Eclipse Draws Tourists and a €350m Boost to Spain and France
Spain puts the economic lift at almost €350m as Iberia adds special flights and Biarritz fills up; certified eclipse gla...
Travel AI Agents Are Still Built to Sell, Not to Serve Travelers
A new industry argument says Booking.com, Expedia and most travel AI tools are seller-side machines, not personal assist...
Oberoi: High-Spending Foreign Guests Still Missing as Middle East Dents India Travel
EIH says international arrivals fell at Oberoi and Trident hotels last quarter and weakness will continue as the Middle ...
Air India to Drug-Test Every Pilot After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana
The carrier goes beyond the required 10% annual random testing, extending checks to Air India Express pilots after an A3...
From Etretat to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: 12 French Gardens for a Summer Escape
A Les Echos selection spans Normandy, Dordogne, Haute-Saône and the Côte d'Azur, mixing topiary, water gardens, botanica...
Montenegro Is Europe's Fourth-Best Digital Nomad Destination, But Healthcare Lags
Low visa fees, long stays and cheap rents push Montenegro to No. 4 in a 40-country ranking, while a weak health system r...
TUI Third-Quarter Net Profit Falls 55% as Middle East Conflict Hits Demand
Europe's largest travel group reported an 82-million-euro third-quarter net profit and missed adjusted EBIT forecasts, b...
Bratislava Airport Sets Monthly Passenger Record as Wizz Air Base Fuels Growth
Bratislava's M. R. Štefánika Airport handled 619,902 passengers in July, its all-time monthly high, and now targets more...
Ravenna on a Long Weekend: Eight UNESCO Sites, Adriatic Beaches and Lower Prices
Ravenna packs eight UNESCO World Heritage sites within walking distance yet stays off Italy's main tourist trail. A Frid...
A New 34-Mile Guided Walk Ends in the Shadow of Uluru
The Uluru Kakararra Trail, a five-day guided walk developed with Anangu traditional owners, lets small groups cross Outb...
FAA to Begin AI Rollout in September to Cut Weather Delays by Next Summer
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says new AI air-traffic software will deploy in phases starting September, with the ...
Cairo–Alexandria Train Times and Ticket Prices for Wednesday 12 August 2026
Egyptian National Railways has published Wednesday's Cairo–Alexandria services, with fares from EGP 80 for economy train...
TUI's Operating Profit Falls 27% as War and Wildfires Push Bookings Short-Term
Adjusted operating profit missed analyst expectations at €234m; TUI reaffirmed full-year guidance of €1.1bn to €1.4bn, c...
Viral NHK Scene Reopens Debate on Year-Round Reserved Seats for Nozomi
A passenger's question about boarding a non-reserved Shinkansen car without a ticket, captured in NHK's 100 Cameras, has...
UNESCO Adds 25 New Sites to World Heritage List – From Normandy Beaches to Mount Olympus
The 2026 additions span 25 countries, with 19 cultural, five natural, and one mixed site. For travelers, the new list of...
Brussels Airlines and Private Jets Sell Out Eclipse Flights Above Europe
Travelers pay up to $1,200 for a bird's-eye view of the August 2026 total solar eclipse, as airlines and charter compani...
Dubai Hotels Suffer Steep Occupancy Decline as Abu Dhabi Stays Resilient Amid US-Iran Conflict
Dubai's hotel occupancy fell 24.6 percentage points in H1 2026, far worse than Abu Dhabi's 13.5-point drop, as the US-Ir...
GetYourGuide’s 16-Year, €500M-Loss Journey to Profitability Revealed
After 16 years, $750 million in funding and half a billion euros of losses, GetYourGuide turned profitable by pivoting t...
Beyond the Big City: 9 Affordable Tertiary US Destinations Worth Exploring Now
Smaller metropolitan areas with under 500,000 residents are gaining traction for their blend of local charm, lower costs...
'Coolcation' Trend Reshapes European Summer Travel as Heat Becomes a Dealbreaker
More Europeans are swapping Mediterranean beaches for cooler northern getaways, with 81% tweaking plans due to climate c...
German Tourism Hits Record Overnight Stays but June Slump Raises Industry Alarms
Germany’s hotels and guesthouses registered 223.8 million overnight stays in the first half of 2026, a 0.3% rise, but a ...
Cayman Airways Expands Austin Flight Service for Upcoming Season
Following a successful summer run, the carrier will resume the Austin–Grand Cayman route with added weekly summer flight...
Luxury Advisors Share Secrets to Landing High-End Clients Without Hard Selling
Successful luxury travel planners say trust, referrals, and a non-pushy approach — not aggressive marketing — are the re...
Mumbai Rains Disrupt Flights; SpiceJet Issues Advisory as IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall
SpiceJet alerts passengers to potential delays amid Mumbai rains and heightened security measures at Chhatrapati Shivaji...