Passport Group will unveil its annual Destinations Magazine at the IMTM International Tourism Conference in February, highlighting 26 must-visit places shaping travel trends in 2026
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."
A travel industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, former CEO of Avoya Travel and President of FROSCH, joins NCL in the midst of a business boom; Marc Kazlauskas will oversee high demand, new ships, and significant investments in guest experience and upgrades to the private island of Great Stirrup Cay
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
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
Due to the military conflict between the nations, Washington urges its citizens to stay 50 km away from the border. Thailand has closed border crossings, hospitals, and schools nearby. Similarly, the Israeli Foreign Ministry advises its travelers to avoid the border area
Venezuelan Regime Announces Closure of All Borders with Colombia
The American embassy highlights that the warning for the city of Valparaíso is in effect at least until March 31, urging U.S. citizens to remain highly alert, avoid approaching the coastline, and follow local authorities' guidelines
Ahead of the tourist season, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns American tourists about crime, drugs, illegal alcohol, and drownings. All the details - that we can also learn from
