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Air Canada Pours On the Charm with Complimentary Beer and Wine in Coach
As of October 1, Air Canada is serving complimentary beer and wine in economy class on every flight as it tries to win over passengers alienated by additional fees. The new offering will make Air...
Japan approves country’s highest-ever hotel tax in Kyoto. Here’s how much you will have to pay
Japan has approved its highest-ever hotel tax to help “enhance” its appeal and promote sustainable tourism, following months of delay. Last week (3 October), the Ministry of Internal Affairs and...
Cathay Pacific adding Changsha flights to its network
Starting 4 November, oneworld member Cathay Pacific will launch daily nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha. With this route, Changsha will be the fifth destination in China added by the...
Building the future: Radisson’s regional blueprint is steering expansion across Saudi Arabia and beyond
As Saudi Arabia ramps up its tourism and hospitality agenda, Radisson Hotel Group is placing bold bets across the kingdom and beyond. We caught up with Basel Talal, Radisson’s Managing Director,...
World’s tallest bridge opens in China: Huajiang Grand Canyon set to revolutionise connectivity and tourism
China has officially opened the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, about 685 miles northwest of Hong Kong. The monumental structure now holds the title of the world’s highest bridge....
Emirates expands London Heathrow schedule to 48 weekly flights ahead of winter rush
London, UK, 1 October 2025 - Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is unlocking more opportunities for travel with the addition of six weekly flights to its London Heathrow schedule,...
KLM to Enhance Service on Intercontinental Flights
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the introduction of a new service concept on its intercontinental flights, which includes more space and comfort for passengers, despite an overall increase in...
Middle East’s Schengen style GCC tourist visa set for launch this year
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to launch the pilot phase of a unified tourist visa in the fourth quarter of 2025, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri...
Emirates’ Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 777 In 2025
Emirates remains one of the world’s largest operators of the Boeing 777, and, in 2025, the twinjet continues to play a defining role in the carrier’s network. While the Airbus A380 often captures...