Radisson RED Auckland has officially opened, marking the brand’s landmark arrival in Australasia and Radisson Hotel Group’s highly anticipated debut in New Zealand. Anchored in the heart of Auckland’s Arts District, the hotel infuses modern design, artistic energy and the country’s largest rooftop space into one of the city’s most creative precincts...

Air India and Lufthansa Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing the framework for a joint business agreement between Air India's and Lufthansa Group’s carriers and subsidiaries, including Air India Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), and other affiliated airlines...

Tourism Western Australia unveiled the second iteration of ‘Walking On A Dream’, its immersive global tourism brand. First launched by Tourism WA in 2022, the campaign is said to have played a key role in driving Western Australia’s tourism recovery, with WA welcoming just over one million international visitors in the year ending October 2025, surpassing the previous record of 996,000...

Saudia Group has graduated and integrated over 1,000 trainees into its aviation workforce, marking one of the largest cohorts completed and absorbed in a single year in the Group’s history. The milestone strengthens the Kingdom’s aviation talent pipeline in support of the National Aviation Strategy...

The Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) has imposed a complete ban on the use and carrying of polythene and other plastic items across all tourist destinations and environmentally sensitive zones falling under its jurisdiction. The order has come into force with immediate effect according to news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC)...

Wego, travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region), reports a significant increase in flight searches for cities hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The company’s data shows demand peaked in late 2025 and has remained strong into February 2026, as cricket fans plan travel for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8...

China’s Foreign Ministry allowed Canadian and British tourists and business travellers to enter mainland visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. The policy will remain in effect until at least December 31, 2026. At present, most visitors must navigate a detailed visa application process costing about USD 140 (HKD 1,094.24) to visit mainland China, though Hong Kong, Macau and Hainan province...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years (2027–2031), a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly EUR10 billion over the same period and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness...

BLS International has commenced Slovakia visa operations in Beirut and Nairobi, (Lebanon and Kenya), marking a strategic expansion across the Middle East and Africa and further strengthening access to Slovak visa services. The newly launched centres offer dedicated, professionally managed facilities, enabling applicants to submit their visa applications seamlessly within their home markets...

One Rep Global has been appointed as the official Sales & PR representative in India for the Airelles Collection. This strategic mandate further strengthens One Rep Global’s position as a trusted partner for ultra-luxury brands seeking structured commercial growth and long-term market development in India...