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Lufthansa Group is expanding its fleet modernisation programme with an order for ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s

Air Europa will move its New York operations to JFK’s New Terminal One when the new international facility opens its first gates in 2026

Passenger numbers at Heathrow Airport fell in April as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affected international travel patterns and increased pressure on the aviation sector

The European Commission says rising jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis do not qualify as an “extraordinary circumstance” under EU passenger rights rules

Government ministries and industry leaders gathered in Da Nang to strengthen Vietnam’s role in sustainable aviation fuel development across Asia-Pacific

A new innovation challenge highlights local start-ups developing resilient tourism solutions for island destinations across the region

The sector is forecast to contribute 12 trillion US dollars to the global economy in 2026 and support almost 89 million new jobs by 2036

New research shows grandparents are becoming an increasingly important part of family travel, giving parents more downtime and children more playtime

More than half of the company’s share capital was represented as shareholders confirmed dividend plans and elected new Supervisory Board members

Search data shows rising interest not only in Taipei, but also in Taiwan’s coastal and nature destinations

The new LNG-powered luxury ship will sail across Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and North America with no repeated itineraries during its inaugural season

The airline points to record employee engagement, profit sharing, operational efficiency and innovation as key drivers of long-term growth

Thailand used Thai Festival Tokyo 2026 to promote contemporary culture, lifestyle experiences and creative tourism concepts to Japanese travellers

A new WTTC study based on four decades of crisis data concludes that travel and tourism consistently rebounds after major disruptions and often returns stronger than before

Saudi Arabia strengthened its position as the Middle East’s largest and fastest-growing tourism market in 2025, while domestic travel continued to expand strongly in early 2026

A new Agoda study highlights growing demand for culinary travel experiences across Asia, with South Korean travelers placing food at the center of their travel decisions

A new trade initiative connected international buyers and media with sustainable tourism operators in southern Thailand

The traditional celebration in Elda has been recognised by the Spanish government for its cultural heritage, historical roots and international appeal

More than 1,200 Delta aircraft now offer free Delta Sync Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members, combining high-speed connectivity with personalized entertainment and digital travel experiences

Hotels, restaurants, campsites and other tourism businesses in Spain will benefit from a new €15 million funding programme aimed at improving energy efficiency and circular economy measures

Spain generated €115.1 billion in international visitor spending in 2025, outperforming the European average for spending per traveller as global tourism expenditure surpassed US$2 trillion