Hong ‍Kong-listed shares of Trip.com, a Chinese online travel agency, tumbled in early trading on ⁠Thursday after regulators opened an antitrust investigation into the company. The company is suspected of abusing its dominant market position, the State Administration for Market Regulation ‌said in a ‌statement on Wednesday, without elaborating on the allegations. The investigation is

British holiday-makers and business travellers have won an unexpected reprieve after Brussels pushed back the launch of its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for a third time. According to an update confirmed on 13 January and published on 14 January, the €20 pre-travel permit will now go live only in the last quarter

Due to tail-wagging demand and pawsitive feedback from guests and team members, Virgin Australia will extend the Pets in Cabin trial until 30 June 2026 on flights between Melbourne and Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast and allow cats on board all eligible services for the first time. From 31 January 2026, cats can fly on

Based in England’s Cotswolds region, Active England has offered walking and cycling tours since 2008. This week, the operator and destination management company launched Adventure by AE, a trade-facing brand designed to help travel advisors curate custom, active itineraries highlighting England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Brand new to the portfolio, Ireland tours will be available

Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, addresses young members of the Ismaili communities of Portugal and Spain in the Darkhana Jamatkhana at the Ismaili Center, Lisbon, December 4, 2025. On New Year’s Day 2026, he announced his visit to the UK Ismailis, scheduled for February 1 to 5, 2026. Photograph: IPL / Akbar

Image credit: Baigal Byamba, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Highlights Hong Kong secures 15th position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index. Several countries have tied at different spots, with visa-free access to the same number of destinations. Hong Kong has climbed up to the 15th position from the 18th position in 2025, in terms

Home » Latest Travel News » United States Joins United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India, and Many More in Expanding Visa-Free Travel Opportunities for Global Citizens in 2026 Published on January 14, 2026 As of 2026, the United States has joined the ranks of countries like the United Kingdom, United

Home » CHINA TRAVEL NEWS » Hong Kong Unveils New High-Speed Rail to Qingyuan, Travel Will Never Be the Same Again Published on January 14, 2026 On January 26, a groundbreaking development in travel connectivity will take place as a new direct high-speed rail service begins operating between Hong Kong and Qingyuan, a city in

Home Viral Whats different in Indias and the UKs luxury 5-star hotels, travel vlogger explains; details go viral A travel vlogger compared the experience across hotel prices, hospitality, welcome, porter situation, luxury, room size, service, food, and cultural differences between India and the United Kingdom. Published: January 14, 2026 6:54 PM IST Representational Image Viral

Home » CRUISE NEWS » Hong Kong Welcomes Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara: A Game-Changer for Luxury Travel in Asia Published on January 14, 2026 The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has welcomed the maiden call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s luxurious vessel, Luminara, marking a significant milestone for both the city’s tourism sector and the luxury cruise

Home » Japan Travel News » Japan’s 2026 Tourism Outlook: Expected Drop in Visitors from China and Hong Kong, While Europe, US, and Australia Continue to Boost Demand in Kyoto, Osaka, and Beyond Published on January 14, 2026 Japan’s tourism industry is preparing for a slight dip in international visitors in 2026, as major travel

Travelling to the United Kingdom is about to change for millions of international visitors, after officials confirmed that, from February 2026, travellers who do not hold a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be barred from boarding their flights, marking a major tightening of pre-departure checks for visa-free arrivals. The scheme, which has been rolled

Virgin Australia’s pets on plane trial has proved a major scces witht he carrier now offering flights between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast until 30 June 2026. Veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren said Virgin Australia’s Pets in Cabin trial has been a gamechanger for pet parents. The decision to extend

Virgin Australia has announced an extension to its ‘Pets in Cabin’ trial, which was originally due to finish this month. The highly-anticipated pet flights first took off in October and will now be available to book between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, through to June 30, 2026. Additionally, cats

Home » Airlines News of China » Shenzhen Bao’an Joins Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau and Chengdu as the Most Powerful Airports in the Region, Redefining Global Travel Through an Unmatched Connectivity! Published on January 14, 2026 Shenzhen Bao’an, alongside Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau, and Chengdu, has solidified its place as one of the most powerful

This article by Alberto Aceves originally appeared in the January 13, 2026 edition of La Jornada, Mexico’s premier left wing daily newspaper. The drums of protest and calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup are beating louder in the United States. Thousands of fans are expressing concern about the tournament’s security, outrage over the

Home » Airlines News of China » Cathay Pacific Expands Hong Kong–Australia and New Zealand Air Connectivity for Q1 2026, Strengthening Travel and Tourism Links Published on January 13, 2026 During the opening months of 2026, a notable enhancement in long-haul travel connectivity between Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand is being delivered through a

Home » Airlines News of UK » British Airways Los Angeles–London Turbulence Incident Highlights Air Travel Safety Between the United States, Greenland, and the United Kingdom Published on January 13, 2026 A serious in-flight incident involving British Airways, severe turbulence, and a Los Angeles to London Heathrow long-haul journey has drawn renewed attention to passenger

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It’s been a banner year for Hong Kong’s restaurant, bar and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World’s Best Bar and The World’s Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the

Home » Airlines News of United States » American Airlines Expands Airbus A321XLR Premium Routes Across the United States With Future Links to the United Kingdom and Brazil Published on January 13, 2026 A significant shift in premium domestic air travel within the United States has been set in motion as American Airlines continues to