Destination Expansion

flydubai will begin daily Dubai–Pokhara flights from September 23, 2026, expanding access to Nepal’s tourism hub and boosting UAE connectivity

Historic bookshops, famous authors, literary festivals, and centuries-old manuscripts await travelers in UNESCO Cities of Literature

A new agreement between Icelandair and Westjet will allow passengers to book combined flights on one ticket, enjoy baggage transfer to the final destination and access more destinations

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in the Latvian capital for the city's 825th anniversary celebrations, opening on August 15 with giant shows, a multimedia show, and a 24-hour basketball tournament

Cyprus has received a tourism confidence boost after both the United States and the United Kingdom updated their travel advisories, citing lower risk levels

Blending cheap eats, vibrant nightlife, and affordable luxury, Bucharest is Europe’s surprising destination. I explored it and gathered the hottest spots and the best prices

Vietjet Airlines will launch two weekly Hanoi–Almaty–Prague flights from October 2026, marking its first European destination

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at a tourism conference in the country that "the challenge is proper management of development alongside investment in infrastructure. Greece has an opportunity to expand its position as a leading tourist destination"

Air Transat's new route will operate three times a week and will connect for the first time ever a direct flight between London Gatwick and Ottawa, in a move that expands the busy British airport's long-haul destination network

The Finnish airline will significantly expand its destination network in summer 2026, with direct flights to Lapland from Paris, Brussels, and Zurich starting this winter