Gulf Airlines Race to Win Back Travelers After Iran War Disruption
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
Back to back
Back to back refers to consecutive travel arrangements, such as flights, tours, or hotel stays scheduled one right after another. Travelers or agents use this setup to save time or money, especially when combining short trips. It’s common in business travel and tightly planned itineraries.
Qantas Picks Sydney-London for First Project Sunrise Flight
Qantas has named Sydney-London as the first Project Sunrise route, setting up what is expected to become the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight.
Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
Ebola Travel Map Shows How Fast Outbreak Rules Can Disrupt Trips
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Riskline’s new Ebola outbreak map tracks travel restrictions, health screening and entry rules as governments respond to cases in Central and East Africa.
Mandarin Oriental Returns to Manila With New Makati Hotel
By
Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Mandarin Oriental is returning to Manila with a new Makati hotel, bringing luxury rooms, event space and wellness facilities to the city’s business district.
U.S. to Test $750 Fast-Track Visa Appointment Fee
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Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The U.S. State Department will test a paid expedited appointment option for certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants, adding a premium layer to an already strained travel visa system.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
IHG’s Voco Brand Opens New Silicon Valley Hotel in Sunnyvale
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Stay Cal Hospitality has opened Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale, a 51-room IHG-branded property designed for Silicon Valley business travelers.
American Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi to More Than 500 Aircraft
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in 2027, joining other major U.S. carriers upgrading in-flight connectivity.
UAE Passport Ranking Highlights the Country’s Growing Role in Global Travel Mobility
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The UAE passport has strengthened its position among the world’s most powerful travel documents, giving Emirati citizens wider access to destinations and reinforcing the country’s global mobility profile.