16:08
Air India's Mumbai-New York flight made return after bomb threat
An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York returned to Mumbai following a bomb threat on Monday morning.
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10:47
Germany airport strike could affect half a million travellers
Berlin’s airport has cancelled all flights for Monday in anticipation of a labour union strike, which is expected to affect over half a million travellers and disrupt thousands of flights at 11 airports across Germany.
13:06
China’s winter tourism rises with record visitors
China’s winter tourism continues to grow rapidly, with Heilongjiang leading the way by welcoming over 130 million visitors this season.
17:05
Airlines set to cancel most flights to Greece and Germany
Airport workers' strikes in Greece and Germany on February 27 and February 28 push airlines to cancel and modify thousands of flights. Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced that some flights to be cancelled due to massive strikes.
13:31
Aeroflot launches direct flights to Vietnam's Nha Trang
Vietnam welcomes Aeroflot’s first-ever direct flights from Moscow to Nha Trang starting in March.
12:45
Iran welcomes tourism professionals from across the world
The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to bring together tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" taking place from 19 to 23 February.
16:59
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan look to simplify border crossing procedures
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.
15:58
Iran, Tajikistan establish visa-free regime for air travel
Tehran and Dushanbe have formalised a landmark agreement to abolish visa requirements for air travel between their capitals, according to an official statement released by the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan.
12:27
Uzbekistan hires international consultant to develop national tourism strategy
Uzbekistan, with its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, strives to turn itself into a one of major tourist destinations. The government has hired an international consultant to tailor a roadmap to make Uzbekistan more attractive for tourists
11:07
AZAL Flights disruptions
Intense fog forces three AZAL flights to divert to Ganja airport
Intense fog at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport forced three AZAL flights—traveling from Istanbul, Moscow, and Tel Aviv—to be diverted to Ganja International Airport on January13ᵗʰ-14ᵗʰ . The fog caused significant delays, with special flights arranged to transport passengers back to Baku.
12:10
Ghana to allow visa-free travel for all African passport holders
In a landmark move announced by President Akufo-Addo, Ghana has eliminated visa requirements for all African passport holders effective January 1, 2025, becoming the fifth African nation to adopt this open-door policy after Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia and Benin.
16:00
Palandöken Ski Resort becomes major Tourist Hub
Türkiye's tourism industry seeks opportunities to diversify its offerings. The country well known for summer resorts now tries to make a name for itself as a unique place to visit during the winter holidays.
01:20
US
US government shutdown could cost travel sector $1 billion per week, disrupt holiday travel
A U.S. government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion per week, disrupt holiday travel, and lead to longer airport wait times, warns the U.S. Travel Association.
17:20
Venezuela's tourism push faces environmental backlash
Venezuela’s tourism projects risk harming fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, amid criticism of inadequate regulations and environmental oversight.
12:43
China Expands Visa-Free Program to Include Japan, Bulgaria, and More Countries
China will expand its visa-free policy to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, and other nations from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The country will also extend the visa-free stay period for all 38 participating countries from 15 to 30 days to boost tourism and trade.
15:08
Egyptian adventurer completes 274-day overland journey to Japan
Cross-country traveller, Omar Nok, is trending on social media after completing an overland journey from Cairo to Japan. He reached his final destination in Tokyo after 247 days, travelling 46,239 kilometres.
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