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Three New Members Join PATA Executive Board

U.S., April 23 -- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) confirmed the election of two new members to its Executive Board yesterday: Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob, Deputy Director-General of the Designated ... Read More


Powerful 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Istanbul

U.S., April 23 -- Today's massive earthquake beneath the Sea of Marmara sent tremors throughout the region, including Turkiye's largest city, Istanbul. Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Authority (AFA... Read More


Air Canada Resumes Direct Ottawa to London Heathrow Flights

U.S., April 23 -- Ottawa Tourism will tremendously benefit from the successful launch of direct Air Canada flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Ottawa (YOW), which resumed on March 31, 2025. Just... Read More


Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330neo Aircraft for Flyadeal

U.S., April 23 -- Saudia Group has announced an order for 10 A330-900 aircraft from Airbus for its subsidiary flyadeal. This represents the subsidiary's inaugural widebody aircraft order, facilitating... Read More


Dozens of Tourists Killed in Kashmir Terrorist Attack

India, April 22 -- According to government sources, at least 25 people have lost their lives in a terrorist attack at a prominent tourist destination in Pahalgam, in India's South Kashmir, today. Ter... Read More


SLHTA and SUNx Sign Historic MOU in Celebration of Earth Day 2025

India, April 22 -- The agreement signals a shared commitment to protecting the planet and empowering communities through climate-smart tourism initiatives. The partnership will support SLHTA member pr... Read More


Airbus Abandons Zero-Emission Green Aircraft Project

India, April 22 -- Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, is reducing its investment in the hydrogen-powered jet initiative after nearly $2 billion in expenditures. The company had announced in ... Read More


Pope Francis had a message to the U.S. Minutes Before he Died on Easter Monday: Have Respect!

U.S., April 21 -- Pope Francis wished everyone a Happy Easter yesterday. Then, he asked Archbishop Ravelli to read his Easter message, which pleads for peace and respect for human life: the Unborn, th... Read More


From COVID to Chaos: Can PATA Find "Timeless Wisdom" at its Annual Summit?

India, April 21 -- Barely has Travel and tourism recovered from the COVID-19 catastrophe; it has been hit by the Donald Trump virus. With neither a vaccine nor immunisation programme in sight, PATA an... Read More


"Shanghai Summer" is a Living Case of a Next-Generation Consumer Hub

US, April 19 -- Centered around the "240-Hour Products" and "City Customized Events," the program aims to showcase Shanghai's consumer appeal as an efficient, international metropolis. With a focus on... Read More