Brand USA budget faces major cut as Senate vote squeaks through
Brand USA has been dealt a setback after the U.S. Senate narrowly approved a budget proposal slashing its federal funding from $100 million to just $20 million for the 2026 […]
Global air travel grows in May but regional divergence widens
The latest IATA data for May 2025 confirms a broadly resilient air travel market, though beneath the headline 5% year-on-year growth in global passenger demand lies a strikingly uneven regional […]
Oman Air officially joins oneworld as 15th member airline
oneworld has welcomed Oman Air as its 15th full member airline, further strengthening the alliance’s footprint across the Middle East and expanding its global network for premium international travellers. Effective […]
Mediterranean marine heatwave disrupting travel across Europe
Travellers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to prepare for unprecedented heat. Water temperatures in parts of the Mediterranean Sea are currently up to 9°C above the seasonal […]
FBI warns airline sector of rising cyber threat
The FBI has recently observed the cybercriminal group Scattered Spider expanding its activities to target the airline sector. These actors rely on social engineering techniques, frequently posing as employees or […]
Meliá Hotel International named Europe’s most sustainable hotel company in global ranking
Meliá Hotels International has been recognised as the most sustainable hotel company in Europe and the second most sustainable worldwide in the newly released World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies 2025 […]
An Open Letter from Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer
To all our passengers who place their trust in Qatar Airways, This week brought an operational crisis few airlines will ever encounter, and one that challenged the very core of […]
“A Hot Mess”, Hawai‘i Governor dismantles State Tourism Authority amid mounting criticism
In a scathing indictment of Hawai‘i’s tourism leadership, Governor Josh Green has announced sweeping changes to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), branding the organisation “a hot mess” and calling for […]
Kiwi Holiday Insurance and Southern Cross Travel Insurance form strategic partnership
Kiwi Holiday Insurance and Southern Cross Travel Insurance have announced a new strategic partnership that will expand travel insurance offerings for New Zealanders. Bringing together two trusted New Zealand brands, […]
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flights amid airspace closure – Updated
Qatar Airways has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to the closure of air traffic movement within the State of Qatar, as regional tensions in the Middle […]
