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French Unrest Hits Hotels and Agencies as Government Steps In
Hotel cancellations and vandalized travel agencies mark France's unrest. The government has introduced curfews and a support fund, but long-
East Asian tourism boards pivot to IP licensing and regional hubs for pop culture boom
East Asian destinations are moving beyond informal tie-ins to structured IP licensing, digital immersion, and regional airport hubs. Japan t
Canada, Air Canada, Lufthansa team up to court South Indian travellers
Destination Canada has signed a marketing pact with Air Canada and Lufthansa Group to lure South Indian travellers. The initiative, unveiled
Guizhou unveils sojourn tourism push at Macao conference
Guizhou promoted three signature sojourn belts at a Macao conference. Deals were signed with Air Macau and the Travel Industry Council of Ma
TAT pitches Thailand as wellness hub at CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok
TAT showcased Thailand as a Global Wellness Destination at CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok, aligning with its value-over-volume strategy.
TAT expands ASEAN India+ shopping push for 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the third edition of its ASEAN India+ Shoppers campaign, running September to November 2026.
Fiji targets friend groups with flexible itineraries and new Asia flights
Tourism Fiji is courting friend groups with flexible itineraries blending adventure and relaxation. Fiji Airways will boost Hong Kong–Nadi t
Tourism Malaysia targets GCC travellers with October events push
Tourism Malaysia is courting GCC travellers with a packed October calendar of sports and cultural events. New Gulf Air flights from Manama b
Middle East turmoil and rising costs cloud 2026 tourism outlook
UN Tourism has downgraded its 2026 international arrivals growth forecast to 1-2%, citing Middle East conflict, higher oil prices and inflat
Coushatta Tribe expands Feather Fuel brand with I-10 travel plaza
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has opened its second Feather Fuel Travel Plaza in Iowa, Louisiana, at I-10 and Highway 165. The 14,000-squ
Qatar's 2026-27 calendar: 560 events from F1 to Art Basel
Qatar's 2026-27 events calendar includes over 560 events, from Formula 1 at Lusail International Circuit to Art Basel Qatar. The initiative
GTEF's Pansy Ho: Human authenticity outlasts AI in travel
Pansy Ho, GTEF secretary-general, says AI will not replace physical travel but will increase its appeal. She urges smaller operators to comp