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IHG expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Garner brand in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open later this year on Thailand's east coast. This mark... Read More


US to double ESTA fee for Europeans

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Nationals from 41 countries - including all EU member states - are required to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) when visiting the US for up to 90 days.... Read More


Ryanair criticizes EU over air traffic control disruptions

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- On 3 September 2025, budget carrier Ryanair issued a statement holding the European Commission and national governments responsible for widespread flight delays affecting millions of... Read More


Dubai introduces biometric 'Red Carpet' for travelers

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Dubai international airport, the world's busiest hub for international passengers, has unveiled the first-ever AI-powered 'Red Carpet' corridor - a groundbreaking system that lets tr... Read More


IndiGo Abu Dhabi flight returns to Kochi after technical snag

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- An Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight returned to Kochi early on Saturday (September 6) due to a technical snag after being airborne for over two hours, the flight operator said. The fli... Read More


Gourmet kebab fest begins at Westin Dhaka

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- The Westin Dhaka, in collaboration with Bank Asia PLC, has launched the Gourmet Kebab Fest - a signature culinary festival celebrating the authentic and diverse flavors of kebabs fro... Read More


China offers 1-year visa-free travel to Russian citizens

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- China announced on Tuesday (September 3) that it would grant a visa exemption to Russian citizens holding ordinary passports for stays of up to 30 days, effective from September 15, ... Read More


Kerala's Onam dishes onboard Emirates

Dubai, Sept. 4 -- Emirates will be marking the Kerala harvest until 6 September, with authentic Onam dishes served across all cabin classes. Giving travellers a taste of home, curated menus featuring ... Read More


Grand seafood fest launches at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan hotel

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel has launched the Grand Seafood Fest, a celebration of ocean-inspired cuisine, at its Bahar Multicuisine Restaurant, starting today (September 4). The... Read More


Five new appointments in Emirates commercial leadership team

Dubai, Sept. 3 -- Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. Nabil Sultan, Emirates' Executive... Read More