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Passport Group concludes a landmark year, marking 30 years of innovation, influence and industry leadership, while unveiling a forward-looking strategic vision to continue shaping the future of tourism and aviation with a strong focus on digital transformation, content-driven travel, and the clear sense that the first three decades were only the beginning. The year-end celebration brought together key leaders and senior executives from the tourism industry, in partnership with Hilton worldwide

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

Norwegian Cruise Line has rolled out more than 370 sailings worldwide for winter 2027, bringing back Free at Sea Plus, offering longer port stays and more onboard perks, including premium drinks, Starbucks beverages, and streaming WiFi

The train line connecting central Berlin and the airport will switch to a new route, offering significantly shortened travel times. Passengers from other cities will also benefit from improved service

A new global model invites cities to reward visitors for small acts that help local communities, inspired by Copenhagen’s successful CopenPay program. "Tourists don’t just want to see a city anymore, they want to be part of it."

The global winners of the World Travel Awards for 2025 were announced in Bahrain. Learn which are the best global destinations, airlines, hotels, resorts, and new entrants in the industry

After reports of heavy exchange of fire, artillery fire, and airstrikes, both American embassies warn: Avoid traveling within 50 km of the Cambodia-Thailand border due to unpredictable security situation and limited assistance capacity

Aviation giant Emirates has introduced the new Asia Pass card, which will allow you to plan and combine flights between popular destinations in East Asia on one ticket; passengers can choose up to 10 domestic flights, in partnership with local airlines

Starting Feb 2026, passengers without REAL ID can pay $45 to verify their identity at security checkpoints using TSA Confirm.ID; the fee will cover a 10-day travel period and will be available at select airports

The US Embassy in Dar es Salaam issues a warning to citizens ahead of calls for nationwide protests, warning of riots, possible curfews, roadblocks, internet shutdowns, and flight and ferry cancellations

Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time

Aviation giant Emirates has introduced the new Asia Pass card, which will allow you to plan and combine flights between popular destinations in East Asia on one ticket; passengers can choose up to 10 domestic flights, in partnership with local airlines

From rooftop views to world-class museums and hidden ruins, London offers plenty of great experiences that won’t cost you a penny. Here are the best free spots to explore

From the snowy Alps to Tirana’s Christmas markets, Albania in winter offers calm beauty, warm hospitality, and unbeatable prices