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HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Cruise Travellers Buying Insurance Earlier Than Ever Before

by Soo James | Feb 12, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

There was a time not long ago when travel insurance was treated as an afterthought. A box to tick....

Chinese New Year Surge Signals Tourism’s Strong New Era

by Charmaine Lu | Feb 12, 2026 | China, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |
Italy Airline Strike Disrupts Valentine’s Olympic Travel Plans

by Alison Jenkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Airport, Aviation, Europe, Headline News | 0 |
Flight Centre Calls in TCS for Global Tech Reset

by Octavia Koo | Feb 12, 2026 | Headline News, Technology, Travel Advisors | 0 |
New Zealand’s $70m Events Bet Signals Tourism Revival

by Sandra Jones | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand | 0 |
Korea Tops 300K Oceania Visitors as Aussie Demand Soars

by Soo James | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Korea | 0 |
BCD Brand Refresh Signals Open Future for Business Travel

by Jason Smith | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |
IHG Expands MICE Footprint With Bold Asia-Pacific Venues Push

by Susan NG | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, Trade Events, Venues | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

Aer Lingus Promised a Full Refund Then Kept $1,058

by Christopher Elliott | Jan 23, 2026 | Aviation, Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

When a strike threatens Martha Rhine’s trip to Dublin, Aer Lingus offers her a full refund...

Can You Trust AI for Travel Advice? The Smart Traveller’s Guide

by Christopher Elliott | Jan 21, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

Chios: Greece’s Secret Island Gem Beyond the Summer Crowds

by Robert La Bua | Feb 10, 2026 | Europe, Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Features, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Greece has thousands of islands within its boundaries, but only a very few of them are overrun...

Pegasus Airlines’ Izmir–Zurich Flight Delivers Speed, Ease and Aegean Grace

by Robert La Bua | Feb 3, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal: Steve Brady: Steering Helloworld’s Cruise Comeback

by Jason Smith | Aug 11, 2025 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

Something about Steve Brady makes you instantly believe he’s been everywhere and could probably...

SabreMosaic ends booking chaos with bold AI travel platform

by Susan NG | Aug 4, 2025 | GDS, Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Northern Territory’s Global Glow-Up for 2026 Travel

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Accolades, Northern Territory | 0 |

The Northern Territory (NT) is having its moment on the world stage, with a run of major...

Masque Mumbai Serves Up Asia’s Top Hospitality Honour

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

Italy Airline Strike Disrupts Valentine’s Olympic Travel Plans

by Alison Jenkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Airport, Aviation, Europe, Headline News | 0 |

Love may be in the air each February, but for thousands of travellers bound for Italy, it was...

Family First: Emirates Elevates Economy for Every Generation

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

Passport Power Divides the World as Mobility Gaps Widen

by Alison Jenkins | Jan 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

There is a certain moment in every international airport, usually somewhere between the third...

Arrivia Expands Luxury Cruise Reach with Bon Voyage Deal

by Anne Keam | Jan 14, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

The Cocktail That Tells a 100-Year Story—and Protects Its Seas

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 9, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

To celebrate its 100th Anniversary throughout 2026, La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, has...

Pantalones Tequila Shakes Up Valentine’s Day Drinking in 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 8, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Great American West’s “Watch and Win” Webinars Launch

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Great American West will launch a new educational webinar series designed exclusively for travel...

PONANT EXPLORATIONS Unveils 2026 Discovery Sessions

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Dining | Restaurants

Legado Shines: First Michelin Star for Nieves Barragán

We are pleased to announce that Legado has been awarded its first Michelin Star in the 2026...

Red Sky Turns February Luxe with a Black Truffle Menu

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Cruise Travellers Buying Insurance Earlier Than Ever Before

by Soo James | Feb 12, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

There was a time not long ago when travel insurance was treated as an afterthought. A box to tick....

Bolette Returns to Sea After Major Dry Dock Refresh

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Malaysia: A Tapestry of Culture and Contemporary Luxury

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

When travelers dream of tropical escapes, Bali or Bangkok often steal the spotlight. Yet at the...

From Screen to Skyline at Hotel Dame des Arts

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Five Compelling Reasons to Visit Kamalaya Right Now

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

Following its 20th anniversary year, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary enters its third decade with a...

Alila Seminyak Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Scoot’s $140 Fare Sale Gives Aussies a Reason to Pack

by Christine Nguyen | Feb 11, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Airlines rarely need an excuse to discount seats, but timing, as every revenue manager knows, is...

Qantas Launches 1.9m-Seat Sale with Fares from $99

by Prae Lee | Feb 10, 2026 | Airfare Deals, Headline News | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Atlas Ocean Voyages Doubles Amenities on Select 2026 Sailings

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 10, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Plus up to 40 per cent savings. Book through Cruise Traveller by March 31, 2026 Until March 31,...

Earlybird 2027 Sea Deals: Couples & Solos Save 20%

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 5, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Travel Deals

Solo Travellers Save Big on Just You’s Japan Tour

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

After recently launching its dedicated solo travel product down under, specialist solo tour...

Ian McIntosh’s Weekly Travel Deals: Save Big, Travel Smarter

by Ian McIntosh | Feb 10, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Industry Deals

New Deals Just Dropped from Your Travel Club

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 7, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

From the Desk of Sue Francis Crown Princess World Segments at Exclusive Industry Rates A rare...

New Deals Drop at Your Travel Club

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 31, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

The Cocktail That Tells a 100-Year Story—and Protects Its Seas

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 9, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

To celebrate its 100th Anniversary throughout 2026, La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, has...

Pantalones Tequila Shakes Up Valentine’s Day Drinking in 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 8, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

ASUS Unleashes ROG WiFi 8 and Real-World Speed Test

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

ASUS announced the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router, along with the world’s first real-world...

Fujifilm Australia Debuts New ZUH12000 Projector

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Chasing the Northern Lights by Charter Plane in Yukon

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jan 21, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

The only experience of its kind in North America, winter visitors to Canada’s north-western Yukon...

Edmonton’s Four Urban Ski Hills Open for Winter 2025/26

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Dec 22, 2025 | Canada | 0 |

Ireland

Love Is Love: Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Festival The Outing Turns 14

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 5, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

This Valentine’s weekend, Ireland’s spectacular west coast transforms into one of the world’s most...

Ireland Welcomes Spring with the Spirit of St Brigid

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 4, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

Hawai‘i Urges Travellers to Seek Meaning Beyond the Beach

by Anne Keam | Feb 9, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

For decades, Hawai‘i has sold a dream with remarkable efficiency, warm water, obliging trade winds...

Seahawks Bring Free Flag Football Clinics to Hawai‘i

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 2, 2026 | Hawaii, Sports | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

Fengdu’s Phoenix Sculpture Unveiled in Guanajuato, Mexico!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 12, 2024 | Destination Global | 0 |

In Guanajuato City, Mexico, marigolds adorned the entire city as people dressed up in skeleton...

Summer Destination Dupes: Enjoy Beloved Spots Crowd-Free

by Chisa de Ruiter | Jun 8, 2024 | Destination Global | 0 |

Middle East

Abu Dhabi Launches Art Customs Duty Waiver Programme

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 10, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a...

Abu Dhabi Drops Art Import Duties to Woo Global Collectors

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 10, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

New Zealand’s $70m Events Bet Signals Tourism Revival

by Sandra Jones | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand | 0 |

If tourism were theatre, and truthfully, it often is, New Zealand has just lifted the curtain on...

48 Hours in Auckland: Five Dining Gems Worth the Fork

by Mark Sheehan | Feb 9, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants, Headline News, New Zealand | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

Chinese New Year in Thailand: A Nation Celebrates, Travel Soars

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

As Asia-Pacific travel continues its strong rebound, Bangkok is reaffirming its status as one of...

Thailand Tourism Faces Moment of Truth as Rivals Rise

by Kanda Limw | Feb 10, 2026 | Conferences, Headline News, Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Hosts Opportunity Zone Event

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jan 17, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation will host a public event on Feb. 3, 2026, focused on the...

Queen Wilhelmina Trails Rise to New Mountain Biking Heights

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 8, 2025 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

VISIT FLORIDA Applauds DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Dec 15, 2025 | Florida | 0 |

VISIT FLORIDA commends Governor Ron DeSantis for his continued commitment to strengthening...

Florida’s Visitor Economy Delivers a $133.6bn Lesson

by Jason Smith | Nov 27, 2025 | Florida, Headline News | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Italy Airline Strike Disrupts Valentine’s Olympic Travel Plans

by Alison Jenkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Airport, Aviation, Europe, Headline News | 0 |

Love may be in the air each February, but for thousands of travellers bound for Italy, it was...

Terra Skåne Launches as Sweden’s Emerging Wine Region

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

New York

Rockefeller Center Channels Olympic Spirit Before Milano

by My Thanh Pham | Feb 5, 2026 | Headline News, New York, Sports | 0 |

New York has never been a city that waits for invitations. So while the world’s athletes prepare...

Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Leadership Transition

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 2, 2026 | New York | 0 |

Queensland

Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences Raises $40,000

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 4, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences (RTBCE) has today announced it has raised $40,000 with...

Report Names Eumundi Markets a Top SE Queensland Asset

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

India’s Tourism Budget Ignites Infrastructure Boom

by Madhura Katti | Feb 5, 2026 | Headline News, South Asia | 0 |

The new budget proposes significant investment in infrastructure, destination upgrades, and...

Sacred Journeys, Smartly Curated: India’s New Pilgrimage Era

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 3, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

All

Cruise Travellers Buying Insurance Earlier Than Ever Before

by Soo James | Feb 12, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

There was a time not long ago when travel insurance was treated as an afterthought. A box to tick....

Chinese New Year Surge Signals Tourism’s Strong New Era

by Charmaine Lu | Feb 12, 2026 | China, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

All

Cruise Travellers Buying Insurance Earlier Than Ever Before

by Soo James | Feb 12, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

There was a time not long ago when travel insurance was treated as an afterthought. A box to tick....

Chinese New Year Surge Signals Tourism’s Strong New Era

by Charmaine Lu | Feb 12, 2026 | China, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

One of nature’s most awe-inspiring events is now underway on Christmas Island, captivating...

Thrilling 2023 Humpback Whale Season

by Chisa de Ruiter | Jul 6, 2023 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Berry NSW Turns Up the Volume with New Music Campaign

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 7, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Berry, recently named a Top Tourism Town finalist for the third year in a row, has secured...

Great Southern Nights 2026 Turns NSW Up Loud

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 6, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Agoda Reveals Thailand’s Top Valentine’s Day Destinations

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 11, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

As Valentine’s Day draws near, romance takes center stage, marking one of the most meaningful...

Soak It In: Agoda Reveals Asia’s Hottest Onsen Havens

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 10, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airport

Italy Airline Strike Disrupts Valentine’s Olympic Travel Plans

by Alison Jenkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Airport, Aviation, Europe, Headline News | 0 |

Love may be in the air each February, but for thousands of travellers bound for Italy, it was...

Reclaim Lands in Miami, Taking the Drag Out of Baggage

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Financial

CapitaLand Ascott Trust Delivers 6.10¢ DPS for FY2025

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 10, 2026 | Financial | 0 |

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) achieved an 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in income available...

Vietjet Climbs Higher as Profits, Routes and Ambitions Take Off

by My Thanh Pham | Feb 9, 2026 | Aviation, Financial, Headline News | 0 |

Gadgets

ASUS Unleashes ROG WiFi 8 and Real-World Speed Test

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

ASUS announced the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router, along with the world’s first real-world...

Fujifilm Australia Debuts New ZUH12000 Projector

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

Flight Centre Calls in TCS for Global Tech Reset

by Octavia Koo | Feb 12, 2026 | Headline News, Technology, Travel Advisors | 0 |

If there is one lesson the travel industry has learned repeatedly, sometimes painfully, it is that...

BCD Brand Refresh Signals Open Future for Business Travel

by Jason Smith | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

IHG Expands MICE Footprint With Bold Asia-Pacific Venues Push

by Susan NG | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, Trade Events, Venues | 0 |

There is an old maxim in hospitality: build the ballroom and the business will follow. By that...

AIME 2026 Breaks Records, Signals New Era for Business Events

by Stephen Morton | Feb 10, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

New Zealand’s $70m Events Bet Signals Tourism Revival

by Sandra Jones | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand | 0 |

If tourism were theatre, and truthfully, it often is, New Zealand has just lifted the curtain on...

IHG Expands MICE Footprint With Bold Asia-Pacific Venues Push

by Susan NG | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, Trade Events, Venues | 0 |

All

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There was a time not long ago when travel insurance was treated as an afterthought. A box to tick....

Chinese New Year Surge Signals Tourism’s Strong New Era

by Charmaine Lu | Feb 12, 2026 | China, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |
Italy Airline Strike Disrupts Valentine’s Olympic Travel Plans

by Alison Jenkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Airport, Aviation, Europe, Headline News | 0 |
Flight Centre Calls in TCS for Global Tech Reset

by Octavia Koo | Feb 12, 2026 | Headline News, Technology, Travel Advisors | 0 |
Hyatt APAC Meetings Alliance Welcomes Grand Hyatt Seoul

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 11, 2026 | Venues | 0 |