Brazil welcomed more than 9.2 million foreign tourists in 2025, marking its strongest year ever for international travel and visitor arrivals. “We exceeded all expectations and made 2025 the biggest year in the history of international tourism in Brazil"
During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"
A new report by WWF, an important international organization focused on nature conservation, shows conservation efforts are falling short, leaving many shark and ray species unprotected despite rising extinction risks
Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have launched an international auction for unique Platinum memberships with benefits lasting up to 20 years; all proceeds will go toward supporting youth work around the world
The Disney Adventure, Meyer Werft’s newest build for Disney Cruise Line, will homeport in Singapore starting March 2026; the vessel, which can carry up to 6,700 passengers, is the largest in Disney Cruise Line's fleet
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
From January 1, 2026, Athens International Airport will be powered by clean, renewable electricity generated on site, for an investment of €70 million, with an expected annual production equivalent to that of 22,000 households
Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey
The international workspace chain Mindspace will expand to its eighth branch in Berlin with an innovative concept that combines the world of business with hotel services; 170 workstations, a gym, and a spa are in plan
After numerous emergency evacuations in which passengers disembarked from planes with their luggage, Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General, called the situation very worrying, emphasizing that nothing is more important than passengers' lives
International Flight Attendants Day is dedicated to the dedicated crews who uplift our travel experiences. Passportnews recognizes these professionals who keep us safe and provide unwavering service with a smile. They are the true ambassadors of air travel. Watch SkyTeam's tribute video
