The Travel Weekly Luxury Roadshow starts tomorrow! Our wide range of partners includes Hong Kong Tourism Board which will be presenting plus offering some fantastic prizes at all three events taking place in Melbourne on 3 March, Brisbane 4 March and Sydney 5 March. In addition to the prizes, attendees will enjoy wine, a sit-down

Home » SPORTS TOURISM » New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and China Rush to Australia as Qantas, Emirates and Singapore Airlines Add Capacity While Accor, Marriott and Hilton Cash In on the 2026 Matildas Sports Tourism Boom – Why This Asian Cup Could Redefine Travel Forever Published on March 2, 2026 Image generated with

In a rare Sunday statement, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published updated travel advice for 14 Middle-Eastern countries and launched an online portal allowing British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to ‘register their presence’. The move, announced at 10:00 GMT on 1 March, is designed to

Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore Lead the Surge Into Visa-Free China as China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and HK Express Add Capacity While Accor, Hyatt and Rosewood Bet Big on Hong Kong’s Superconnector Revival — What Travelers Must Know Now Published on March 2, 2026 Image generated with

HONG KONG, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Mira Hong Kong hosted the second annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner on 26 February, reinforcing the city’s efforts to position itself as a Muslim‑friendly destination and a regional hub for culturally inclusive hospitality. The invitation‑only event took place at the penthouse ballroom of the design-driven retreat named Muslim‑Friendly

Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States and Saudi Arabia Hit as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Suspend Flights — Marriott, Hilton and Accor Face Booking Shock in Middle East Travel Meltdown Published on March 2, 2026 Image generated with Ai Australia, India and the United Kingdom are at the centre

Britain awoke on 1 March to the largest sudden disruption of its citizens’ freedom of movement since the Covid-19 border closures. Overnight, Iran, Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Syria and the United Arab Emirates shut their skies after U.S.-Israeli strikes inside Iran triggered retaliatory missile attacks. With Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha—three of the world’s

Nio‘s sub-brand Firefly said on Sunday that it delivered 2,657 vehicles in February, a 5.3% drop from the 2,807 units it had delivered in the first month of 2026. February represented the second-worst result for the brand since its first full month of deliveries in May 2025. The Chinese New Year Holiday period typically weighs

Published on March 1, 2026 Image generated with Ai China’s new visa-free policy marks a pivotal moment in its evolving international relations and tourism landscape. Extending visa exemptions to citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada reflects the country’s broader ambitions for openness and cross-border engagement. However, this policy shift is not merely a diplomatic

A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced airlines to cancel or delay at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to destinations in the Middle East on Sunday, leaving travellers stranded at the city’s airport. Hundreds of passengers packed Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning to inquire about the suspended departures, primarily to Riyadh in

China’s recent decision to extend visa-free access to citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada marks another important milestone in the country’s broader drive toward greater openness and mutual engagement with the world. While such policy gestures often follow high-level diplomatic exchanges, in this case, following the visits of the British and Canadian prime ministers,

The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most visited destinations, a compact country where medieval castles sit beside glass towers and coastal paths lead back to buzzing cities by night. Yet even experienced travellers are often caught out by small but important differences in money, transport, etiquette and safety. Avoiding a few common pitfalls

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hundreds of Passengers Stranded at Hong Kong International Airport as New US-Israeli Airstrike Forces Massive Flight Cancellations to Riyadh Joins Doha and Dubai Amid Escalating Middle East Chaos, Leaving Travellers in Limbo: Everything You Need To Know Published on March 1, 2026 Image generated with Ai Hundreds of passengers at

If I had to pinpoint the moment I realized I wanted to be a travel writer, it was during my junior year of college when I studied abroad in London. Since then, the city has held the throne as one of my all-time favorite travel destinations—but while I have nothing but fond memories from my

Human-resources teams received welcome news on 28 February when Santa Fe Relocation confirmed that the Hong Kong Immigration Department will, from 1 March, accept extension-of-stay applications up to 90 days before a work visa expires. The earlier filing window covers all major schemes used by multinational staff—the General Employment Policy, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents

Home » ASIA » Plan Your 2026 Hong Kong Adventure: Sky-high Views, Culinary Delights, Festivals, and Top Travel Insights Published on March 1, 2026 Image generated with Ai Hong Kong is gearing up for an exciting travel season in 2026, with tourism authorities forecasting 53.8 million visitor arrivals, marking a significant 8 per cent growth

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The attack by Israeli and US forces on Iran, and subsequent response by Tehran, has brought aviation across much of the Middle East to a halt. Hundreds of thousands of airline

Virgin Australia is set to broaden its pioneering Pets in Cabin service beyond Queensland leisure routes, confirming plans to keep the program running on eligible domestic flights and to introduce new pet-friendly services to Adelaide and Launceston later this year. Pet-Friendly Flying Moves Beyond the Trial Phase Virgin Australia confirmed this week that its Pets

Home » Canada Travel News » Bahrain Joins Morocco, Egypt, China, Italy, Brazil, United Kingdom, and More as Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Heightened Safety Threats, Security Concerns, and Demonstrations Published on February 28, 2026 Image generated with Ai In light of increased safety risks, security issues, and ongoing protests, Canada has released a