Travel across the Middle East has been heavily disrupted throughout June as escalating conflict between Israel, Iran and the United States has forced widespread flight cancellations, airspace closures, and operational delays. With airline schedules shifting by the hour, passengers have been closely
China Eastern Airlines’ announcement of a new Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires route is more than just a record-breaking feat in distance. It signals a fundamental reshaping of long-haul travel between Asia and South America. Launching in December, the service will become the world’s longest
From the Himalayas to the savannahs and tropical rainforests, Nepal, Kenya and Costa Rica are pioneering eco‑tourism with unique strategies that elevate both conservation and community engagement. In Nepal, a surge in project‑led homestays and low‑impact treks has empowered rural villagers, especially
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have descended on Venice for a three‑day celebration that blends extravagance, controversy and economic promise. With rumours of vows exchanged in the US earlier, the Venetian festivities, which began on 24 June and are expected to continue
Greece’s beloved island of Chios is facing an unexpected test this summer as seasonal wildfires, fanned by warm winds, continue for several days despite strong containment efforts. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by planes and helicopters, have been working around the clock to
Travel demand for this year’s Fourth of July holiday is set to break records, with over 72 million people in the United States expected to travel at least 50 miles from home. This is nearly two million more than last year, showing
Air India has confirmed it will temporarily cut its international long-haul flights by 15 per cent following the recent Boeing Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad. Routes to North America, Europe, Australia and East Asia are among the most affected, with three routes fully
Denver’s tourism engine reached new heights in 2024, with 37.1 million visitors generating $10.3 billion in direct spending – a figure on par with 2023’s record and marking the strongest performance in the city’s history. Overnight visitors contributed $8.7 billion, as strategic campaigns by Visit
Capella Hotels’ forthcoming European debut promises a transcendent fusion of deep heritage and contemporary elegance in Florence, breathing new life into an 800-year-old convent complex by 2027. Nestled along Via San Gallo, mere steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Libertà, this
China’s Harbin–Dalian high‑speed railway has crossed a remarkable milestone, carrying over one billion passengers since its launch in December 2012. This achievement goes far beyond ridership numbers – it showcases a transformative leap in engineering, enabling high‑speed rail to thrive in one of the
