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...

Effective February 1, 2026, SSR Reps, the representation vertical of SSRTS, welcomes DTH Travel Lanka as its new Destination Management Company (DMC) partner for Sri Lanka...

Akasa Air welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026. The continued fleet expansion underscores the airline’s strong growth momentum and strengthens its ability to build greater depth across its domestic and international footprint...

Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, in partnership with Emaar Economic City, the developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), and FTG company have officially opened Rixos Murjana, resort, in King Abdullah Economic City. TDF is the project’s financier and investor, while Emaar Economic City is an investor and FTG is the project’s developer...

BNW Developments, private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Led by senior leadership from both organisations and joined by prominent real estate and hospitality stakeholders, the reveal marked a bold new benchmark for branded...

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Golden Tulip Kukas Jaipur and Skywings Sarovar Portico Mathura, reinforcing its expansion strategy across culturally significant and high-growth leisure markets in North India. The dual launch strengthens the group’s presence in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, aligning with its focus on destinations driven by leisure, spiritual tourism, weddings and MICE...

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), a Government of Goa undertaking, organised the 1st Travel Agents Meet 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the travel and tourism industry to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for promoting Goa as a diverse, experience-led destination...

UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS JSC India in partnership with Aero World Travels, part of ARYA ENTERPRISES group, launches a new connection from New Delhi to Namangan, first time ever connecting a flight from India directly to the city of Namangan, Uzbekistan...