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Global milestone underscores strong brand appeal and accelerated growth pipeline

International demand surges 6.6% while air cargo records sixth consecutive month of growth

Country becomes 29th globally and 6th in Europe to adopt UN Tourism’s international framework for tourist protection

TAT strengthens national standards, launches innovative models, and builds international alliances for responsible travel

From October 15–17, the Sands Expo & Convention Centre will host Asia-Pacific’s premier travel technology event, co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia

Tokyo leads international destinations, while Jeju tops domestic travel searches for the 10-day break

18 new routes via Dublin and Barcelona strengthen the airline’s transatlantic network and deepen cooperation with IAG partners

Princess Cruises welcomes its newest Sphere-Class ship with elevated dining, new entertainment, and signature Princess luxury

National roadmap introduces the “Thailand Good Travel” mark as a global benchmark for responsible tourism and aims for Top 100 sustainable destination ranking

Emirates has inaugurated the Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence, a new USD 8 million facility in Dubai dedicated to elevating the airline’s cabin crew training to the highest standards of global luxury hospitality

The Lufthansa Group and Singapore Airlines have announced the expansion of their long-standing Joint Venture through the addition of Brussels Airlines (SN)

RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of the Hotel Riu Guanacaste after a complete refurbishment that elevates the resort’s design, comfort, and guest experience

Tourist expenditure grows faster than arrivals as Spain consolidates a quality-driven tourism model

Travel tech teams from across Asia Pacific reimagine booking, personalization, and operations with AI-powered solutions

Largest summer programme to date goes on sale 16 October 2025, adding two new ports in Croatia and the Netherlands

IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand adds nine new properties across France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye – expanding its regional presence with over 1,000 new rooms

With 28 dining options, spectacular new entertainment, and record-breaking onboard experiences, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship sets sail for Europe in July 2026 before making its grand Caribbean debut later that year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand marks five decades of diplomatic relations with a nationwide cultural and tourism showcase, uniting Thai and Chinese traditions under the “Nihao Month” campaign

Over 30 million passengers in 2025 affected by mismanagement and staff shortages / Ryanair calls on Ursula von “Derlayed-Again” to fix Europe’s broken air traffic control – or step down

Prestigious World Travel Awards 2025 recognises the LAX lounge once again for its design, service and guest experience

New signing marks IHG’s Nordic growth momentum and continued European expansion of its extended stay portfolio