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Maya Golan

Travel & Tourism Reporter

201 Articles

About Maya

Maya covers the travel industry: airline capacity and pricing, tourism flows and the hospitality business. She is interested in how the sector's economics show up in the price of a seat or a room, and what that says about where demand is heading.

Areas of Expertise

Airlines tourism hospitality

Latest Articles

Typhoon Noul Prompts Mass Evacuation and Full-Day Grounding at Hong Kong and Shenzhen
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Typhoon Noul Prompts Mass Evacuation and Full-Day Grounding at Hong Kong and Shenzhen

A red alert for Typhoon Noul has forced more than 340,000 people from their homes in southern China, suspended economic ...

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EasyJet France Cabin Crew Strike Could Disrupt Peak Summer Travel
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EasyJet France Cabin Crew Strike Could Disrupt Peak Summer Travel

Last-chance negotiations between EasyJet France and cabin crew unions collapse, with a strike notice now in place for th...

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Dubai Offers $800 Perks to Lure Back Tourists After Iran War Fallout
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Dubai Offers $800 Perks to Lure Back Tourists After Iran War Fallout

After a US-Israeli war with Iran halved flights, closed hotels and scattered missile debris across the city, Dubai is sp...

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Germany Issues Updated Spain Warning: Wildfires, Eclipse Chaos, and Crime Risks
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Germany Issues Updated Spain Warning: Wildfires, Eclipse Chaos, and Crime Risks

The German Federal Foreign Office has updated its travel advisory for Spain, warning tourists of active wildfires, traff...

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Tennessee Launches ‘Real Seal’ Certification to Guarantee Authentic Travel Photos
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Tennessee Launches ‘Real Seal’ Certification to Guarantee Authentic Travel Photos

A new certification from Tennessee Tourism and agency VML ensures destination photos are free from AI-generated alterati...

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Qantas’ first ultra-long-range A350 lands in Melbourne after 19-hour test flight
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Qantas’ first ultra-long-range A350 lands in Melbourne after 19-hour test flight

The arrival of Qantas’ specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR from Toulouse marks a key milestone for Project Sunrise,...

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West Kyushu Shinkansen: Muddy Environmental Pact Ends 9-Month Saga Deadlock
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West Kyushu Shinkansen: Muddy Environmental Pact Ends 9-Month Saga Deadlock

Saga Prefecture and Japan’s transport ministry have agreed to an environmental assessment without fixing a route, breaki...

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Qantas' First A350-1000ULR Delivery Flight Sparks Enthusiasm Ahead of 2027 Project Sunrise Launch
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Qantas' First A350-1000ULR Delivery Flight Sparks Enthusiasm Ahead of 2027 Project Sunrise Launch

The 19-hour journey from Toulouse to Melbourne drew over 10,000 live flight trackers and marks a milestone for Qantas' p...

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Germany Issues Stark Travel Advisory for Thailand: Southern Conflict, Crime, and Strict Laws
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Germany Issues Stark Travel Advisory for Thailand: Southern Conflict, Crime, and Strict Laws

Berlin's foreign office warns visitors of militant attacks in the deep south, drink-spiking, extortion by corrupt police...

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The ‘No Kids’ Travel Boom: How Adults‑Only Spaces Are Reshaping Hospitality — And Attracting a Backlash
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The ‘No Kids’ Travel Boom: How Adults‑Only Spaces Are Reshaping Hospitality — And Attracting a Backlash

French rail operator SNCF’s ‘no kids’ carriages highlight a surging adults‑only trend across hotels, restaurants and cam...

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US Lawmakers Move to Ban All Voice and Video Calls on Planes
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US Lawmakers Move to Ban All Voice and Video Calls on Planes

New ‘Quiet Skies Act’ would make inflight calling a federal offense, backed by cabin crew who say it’s about safety, not...

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Fraport Greece and EKETA Join Forces to Build the Airports of Tomorrow
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Fraport Greece and EKETA Join Forces to Build the Airports of Tomorrow

A five-year strategic partnership aims to develop AI-driven predictive maintenance, robotics, and data analytics solutio...

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Germany’s Foreign Office Flags Multiple Risks for France‑Bound Travelers: Wildfires, Terror Alerts, and Crime
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Germany’s Foreign Office Flags Multiple Risks for France‑Bound Travelers: Wildfires, Terror Alerts, and Crime

An updated travel advisory from Berlin warns of heightened wildfire danger, the highest terror alert level, and persiste...

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Etihad Airways and Abra Group Sign MoU to Boost Connectivity Between Latin America and Middle East
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Etihad Airways and Abra Group Sign MoU to Boost Connectivity Between Latin America and Middle East

Etihad and Abra Group's new alliance could reshape travel between South America and Asia through code-sharing, loyalty i...

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Saga Green-Lights Environmental Study for Long-Delayed Kyushu Shinkansen Section
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Saga Green-Lights Environmental Study for Long-Delayed Kyushu Shinkansen Section

Japan’s transport ministry and Saga Prefecture have agreed to launch an environmental assessment for the missing Shinkan...

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7 Rain-Washed Getaways Within Easy Reach of Lucknow This Monsoon
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7 Rain-Washed Getaways Within Easy Reach of Lucknow This Monsoon

From bird sanctuaries to spiritual towns, these nearby escapes come alive during the rainy season, offering Lucknowites ...

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German hospitality turnover drops 2.0% in May, real decline hits 6.0% year-on-year
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German hospitality turnover drops 2.0% in May, real decline hits 6.0% year-on-year

Seasonally adjusted real turnover in Germany's hotels and restaurants fell 2.0% from April, as a 7.1% real plunge in res...

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Hilton Aruba's The Westerly: A Boutique Hotel-Within-a-Hotel Opens for Points Stays
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Hilton Aruba's The Westerly: A Boutique Hotel-Within-a-Hotel Opens for Points Stays

The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino offers a fresh, Caribbean-cool experience with spacious rooms, up...

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Egypt Announces E-Visa QR Code Pilot Starting August
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Egypt Announces E-Visa QR Code Pilot Starting August

Egypt will trial an e-visa system using QR codes from August, part of a wider plan to simplify tourist entry, expand vis...

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European Flight Cancellations Loom as Jet Fuel Stocks Hit Critical Lows
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European Flight Cancellations Loom as Jet Fuel Stocks Hit Critical Lows

Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz has slashed Europe's kerosene imports, leaving airlines with less than a ...

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How a Last-Minute Budget Flight on Norse Atlantic Reveals the Real Economics of Unbundled Air Travel
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How a Last-Minute Budget Flight on Norse Atlantic Reveals the Real Economics of Unbundled Air Travel

A forced last-minute booking on Norse Atlantic shows that strategic choices on optional extras can deliver comfort at a ...

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