As the US-Iran conflict today reaches the six-month mark, members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association are reporting a marked rebound in bookings and consumer confidence following several challenging months earlier this year when many travellers delayed their holiday plans.

Londoners can experience a taste of Malaysia without leaving the capital this September, as Malaysian food, film, music, dance, comedy, traditional crafts and hands-on experiences feature at celebrASIA 2026, London’s largest South East Asian festival. Returning to Battersea Power Station from 11–13 September 2026, celebrASIA will transform the iconic riverside destination into a three-day celebration […]

Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network.

Tourism Fiji has joined forces with Baidu Wenku, a leading AI-driven content acquisition and creation platform, to launch an innovative series of AI-generated travel guides that showcase Fiji’s five core brand pillars: adventure, cuisine, culture, natural landscapes, and wellness. Through this fresh AI digital storytelling approach, the partnership seeks to bring Fiji’s brand promise “Where […]

This week the Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo, [China’s largest travel community], joined forces once again to launch the “Singapore AI Inspiration Lab – Lion City Adventure • More Fun, More You” immersive pop-up event in Beijing. At the event, Ms. Du Linghui, China North Regional Director of the Singapore Tourism Board, and He Shaohua, […]

Visit Algarve is proud to announce its partnership with the 2026 Solheim Cup, as Proud Supporter, strengthening the destination’s connection with one of the most prestigious events in international women’s golf. The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place from 11th to 13th September at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, bringing together the best players from […]

Business travel bookings across MENA rose 34.2% this summer and event ticket sales grew across most GCC markets, even as the region navigated a volatile year. Data from Tumodo and Platinumlist shows demand holding firm while travellers and audiences become more deliberate about how they spend.

Tourism to Israel is poised for renewed momentum as leading U.S. and Canadian airlines prepare to restore nonstop service to Tel Aviv, expanding access from key North American gateway markets in the months ahead. The return of major carriers signals growing confidence in the market and provides travelers with more direct options to reach Israel […]

The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) 2026, organised by the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation Limited (HKAF), has officially opened, presenting a vibrant programme of films and related activities across Hong Kong. The Festival commenced on 20 August with an opening event attended by government officials, Consuls-General, cultural partners, filmmakers, and guests from across the region, marking the […]

The number of British tourists visiting Brazil has increased by 11.61% between January and July 2026 in comparison to the same period in 2025, reaching 121,990. This is the second best result in the entire historical series, just behind 2014, when Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup and 133,328 British tourists visited the country from […]