2024 Archives

Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.

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The global travel industry continues to thrive, with Asia Pacific and North America leading the charge.

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.

Following years of stagnant innovation, flight search is on the cusp of becoming a richer experience. Through the use of AI, airlines and ticket sellers can close decades-old gaps between what travelers expect and what companies have been able to deliver.

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.

China’s new visa-free program shows just how eager it is to bring back tourists. It’s already drawing in new visitors, but reaching pre-pandemic numbers is still a challenge. The real question is: can they keep travelers coming back? These relaxed visa rules are a great start, but turning them into long-term success will take more effort.

The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.