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Japan-China tensions sink tourism stocks

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Japanese tourism and retail shares tumbled after China warned its citizens to avoid the country, in a dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. A senior Japane... Read More


Gulf Air finalises Boeing 787 order

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Boeing and Gulf Air said the Bahraini carrier has finalised a firm order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three more, bringing its total 787 commitment to 17 jets. Th... Read More


Luxury hotels thrive amid fallen consumer confidence

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- A boom in luxury travel, driven by demand for personalised itineraries and premium aircraft seating, is feeding into the U.S. hotel sector, where the price gap between premium and st... Read More


30th Tashkent int'l tourism fair set to begin on Nov 27

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The Tashkent International Tourism Fair (TITF), also known as Tourism on the Silk Road, will return from 27 to 29 November 2025 for its landmark 30th edition at the CAEx Internationa... Read More


AI Express flight lands safely after bomb threat hoax

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing at Varanasi airport on Wednesday (Nov 12) after receiving a bomb threat. The airline confirmed the inci... Read More


Cathay Pacific resumes Adelaide flights

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Cathay Pacific has launched a thrice-weekly seasonal service linking Hong Kong and Adelaide, reinstating a direct connection between the two cities to support travel, trade and cultu... Read More


Maldives introduces sustainable townships to drive economic diversification

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The Maldives is proposing large-scale Sustainable Townships under amendments to its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act to diversify tourism and attract long-term investment, officials ... Read More


Etihad airways launches direct flights to Medina

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Etihad Airways has launched direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, expanding its network in Saudi Arabia and strengthening connections for religious, business, and leisure traveler... Read More


Air Arabia reports record Q3 net profit

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, reported a record net profit of AED 656 million ($179 million) for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, up... Read More


Sharjah airport introduces home check-in service

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Sharjah Airport has introduced a home check-in service aimed at making travel more convenient for passengers. The service allows travellers to complete all check-in procedures from ... Read More