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The 4th GTBA-OneKlik Travel Sale Expo at SM Megamall attracted 56,000 visitors. MSMEs in tourism recorded strong sales during the event.

Noi Bai International Airport will activate a biometric check-in system in July 2026. The system enables faster passenger boarding by reducing processing times.

Qantas cancelled its Rome-to-Perth flight on October 13 after passenger reports of bedbug bites on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft was grounded in Rome for deep cleaning and inspection.

East Midlands Railway has been ordered by the UK government to improve its service prior to renationalisation targeted by end of 2027. The move follows delays and strikes related to new Aurora trains.

A new nonstop flight route to Disney World has started, operating on select days rather than daily. This service provides a direct travel option for visitors with limited frequency.

Ryanair and easyJet announced 47 new flight routes for summer 2027, expanding European networks substantially. Other airlines from the US and Canada also introduced new transatlantic services for next summer.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area welcomed 62.79 million tourists and earned 58.44 billion yuan during the 2026 National Day holiday. Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Huizhou reported significant visitor growth amid expanded cultural and digital tourism offerings.

Qantas cancelled a Rome to Perth flight on October 10, 2026, due to bedbug complaints on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft was taken out of service for deep cleaning and passengers were rebooked within 48 hours.

Carnival Freedom has completed a 35-day dry dock in Marseille with major upgrades including a new whale tail funnel. The ship’s 2028/29 itineraries now open for booking from Norfolk, Virginia.

A 44-year-old woman was rescued after nearly 24 hours adrift in the sea southwest of Zakynthos, Greece. The incident involved Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas, which cancelled its Naples port call amid the search.