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Jamaica Targets Full Tourism Recovery by December 15 After Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a coordinated recovery plan to fully restore tourism operations by December 15 following Hurricane Melissa’s impact.
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Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a coordinated recovery plan to fully restore tourism operations by December 15 following Hurricane Melissa’s impact.
Cyprus recorded a 16% surge in tourism revenue in 2025, driven by rising visitor spending, strong hotel occupancy, and sustained international arrivals across the island.
Sweden joins Norway, Finland, Iceland, the U.S., Canada, and Greenland in a joint initiative to promote sustainable Northern Lights tourism across the Arctic region.
AirAsia has exited its PN17 financial distress status, uniting airlines from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia to form a powerful narrowbody aviation network.
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Malta’s aviation sector accelerates as DC Aviation adds a San Marino-registered Bombardier Challenger 350, expanding its fleet and redefining luxury private jet travel across the Mediterranean.
China’s top three airlines - Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern - reported rare profits after a strong summer travel boom, signaling a fragile recovery for the aviation sector.
AmaWaterways has launched its second ship, AmaMelodia, on Colombia’s Magdalena River, expanding its South American operations and supporting local tourism.
American Airlines will debut its new Airbus A321XLR on March 8, launching seasonal nonstop service between New York JFK and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have received FAA approval for a single operating certificate, marking a major step in their integration under Alaska Air Group.
Pleasant Holidays has launched new brands and retired Journese as part of a major restructuring under its new holding company, A | T Collective.