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Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon brought together some of the most influential voices in global aviation, with government leaders, airline CEOs, and industry innovators addressing the sector’s defining challenges – resilience in a geopolitical world of uncertainty, the urgent need for decarbonisation, and the transformative potential of technology. Over 4,500

Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the launch of its pioneering ‘Future of Travel’ Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Headstart Global, designed to empower UK university students to reimagine the future of global travel through creativity, innovation, and technology. Hosted by Dida, the challenge brings together elite teams from leading universities across

Italy strengthens its position as the top destination among European travellers, according to the latest Italy Digital Destination Report 2025, conducted by The Data Appeal Company in collaboration with Mabrian, both part of the Almawave Group. This year’s analysis examined 29.5 million digital traces across 772.000 points of interest — including accommodations, short-term rentals, attractions,

Etihad Airways has launched new daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, strengthening links between the UAE and Ethiopia while enhancing onward connectivity across Africa. The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. The launch also coincides with the formal activation of Etihad’s

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of Bophut Beach, the resort invites families to slow down, explore, and

Noctourism, the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is making its mark on travel this year. Nocturnal excursions rose by 25 percent in 2024. A recent survey showed 62 percent of global respondents are considering trips with nighttime experiences. Amid overtourism, noctourism offers visitors opportunities to experience renowned sights in a transformed ambience

Food as the destination. Sweat-and-spa escapes. Tech-enhanced experiences. Travellers are rewriting the rulebook on why they travel, opting for meaning over mileage, and experiences over rote itineraries. Trip.com Group and Google explore this shift in Why Travel?, a new global consumer report that examines the intersection of purpose, people and place in travel.

MSC Cruises opened sales today for its Summer 2027 Alaska cruises. Starting April 26, 2027, MSC Poesia will sail from Seattle and offer seven-night itineraries to some of the region’s most breathtaking destinations, departing each Monday through September 2027.

26 October 2025 marks a profound national milestone – 40 years since the Australian Government returned the title deeds of Uluṟu–Kata Tjuṯa National Park to its Traditional Owners, the Aṉangu People. The 1985 handback was not just a legal shift. It was a cultural and spiritual affirmation of connection to Country, the recognition of Traditional

WiT (Web in Travel) has named the latest recipients of the WiT Warriors Awards, honouring 12 individuals who have shaped online travel in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The awards were presented during a private dinner held in conjunction with WiT Singapore: The Next 20 on October 7, 2025. First launched a decade ago when WiT celebrated