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Asia Pacific airlines post $7.3b profit in 2024

Dhaka, July 12 -- Asia Pacific carriers posted a combined net profit of US$7.3 billion in 2024, according to preliminary financial results released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). ... Read More


Holiday Inn Dhaka's Ilish restaurant evolves into attractive event venue

Dhaka, July 10 -- Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre announces the transformation of its signature dining outlet Ilish. Once a well-known restaurant named after the iconic Bengali fish, has now evolved int... Read More


EU set to standardize hand luggage rules across airlines

Dhaka, July 10 -- Travelers in Europe may soon benefit from more consistent and generous hand luggage allowances, as the European Parliament has voted to simplify carry-on rules across all airlines. ... Read More


Stranded British fighter jet becomes unlikely tourism mascot in India

Dhaka, July 10 -- A British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala last month has unexpectedly become a viral symbol for Indian tourism. The jet, grounded at Thiruvananthapuram air... Read More


France cracks down on smoking in public spaces to protect youth, environment

Dhaka, July 10 -- As of July 1, France has implemented a sweeping nationwide ban on smoking in outdoor areas popular with children-including parks, beaches, playgrounds, school entrances, sports venue... Read More


Pakistan plans to build new airports

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has launched an ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing the country's aviation network and enhancing regional air connectivity.... Read More


Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on Male and Colombo routes

Dubai, July 10 -- Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 with the highly-acclaimed Premium Economy class on two daily flights between Dubai and Male. Emirates will also deploy its retrofitt... Read More


Emirates launches A350 service to KSA

Dubai, July 10 -- Emirates has officially launched regular A350 operations to Dammam yesterday (July 8,2025), making it Emirates' first destination in Saudi Arabia to be served by the all-new Airbus A... Read More


Top destinations for summer 2025 retreat may surprise you!

Dubai, July 9 -- As international travel reaches a fever pitch this summer, Emirates' latest analysis of global booking data and search patterns reveals where travellers are dreaming of and escaping t... Read More


Sri Lanka sees over 36k tourists in first 6 days of July

Dhaka, July 9 -- Sri Lanka recorded 36,002 international tourist arrivals in the first six days of July 2025, reflecting continued momentum in the country's tourism recovery. India remained the top s... Read More