A deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach has jolted Australia’s travel landscape, raising fresh concerns about safety for international visitors and the vulnerability of major tourist hubs to acts of extremist violence. The attack unfolded during a Hanukkah celebration adjacent
A United Airlines flight was forced to return to a Washington-area airport after experiencing an engine failure shortly after take-off, drawing attention to operational and safety pressures facing international air travel. The incident occurred on a long-haul service bound for Europe, underscoring
Luxury tourism in the Caribbean carries deep historical and economic legacies that reflect the region’s colonial past, shaping how contemporary travel economies operate and who benefits from them. New research from the Common Wealth think-tank maps how centuries of wealth extraction under
India’s booming luxury safari tourism is being shaped by a notable increase in Bengal tiger sightings and a corresponding rise in high-end wildlife travel experiences, drawing affluent international visitors to the country’s premier reserves. As conservation efforts have helped the tiger population
The United States is considering new travel entry requirements that could reshape international tourism flows by asking foreign visitors to disclose extensive personal data, including up to five years of social media history, as part of visa-waiver processing. The proposal, unveiled by
Cape Town is gaining renewed attention in global tourism as a destination that delivers high-end travel experiences at prices well below those of traditional luxury capitals. The city’s growing reputation for affordability alongside quality is reshaping how international travellers assess value in
The Maldives – long a byword for luxury resorts and exclusive getaways – is becoming significantly more affordable, opening its turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches to a much broader range of travellers. Changes in tourism policy and a growing network of budget-friendly
Travel patterns heading into 2026 show a clear move toward more personal, slower and interest-driven journeys, reflecting changing expectations after several years of global disruption. Rather than focusing solely on high-traffic destinations or traditional itineraries, travellers are increasingly choosing experiences that offer
Hermes Airports has recorded a historic milestone this year, with Larnaca and Paphos airports handling a combined thirteen million passengers, the highest volume ever achieved in Cyprus. The surge marks a significant moment for the island’s tourism recovery and strengthens its role
The recent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Turkey – marked by a high-profile meeting with Christian leaders from across the Middle East and commemoration of the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea – is drawing fresh global attention to
