Kanchan Nath

Middle East tourism is entering the final stretch of 2026 with a more cautious agenda than the one industry leaders set at the start of the year.

Luxury cruise lines are being forced onto longer, more expensive routes as the U.S.-Iran war makes established passages through the Gulf

Knight Frank estimates that Saudi Arabia has 176,260 hotel rooms, with another 105,225 under construction or in advanced planning.

Five days of volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport during one of Europe’s busiest holiday weeks, cancelling hundreds of flights

Airlines operating across the Middle East are again reshaping schedules and reviewing routings after renewed US-Iran strikes

The light rises over the bush, a francolin calls from the grass, and a guide leans forward to study fresh predator tracks along the path. The safari sector in Africa has made a great comeback after the pandemic, but South Africa has continued to redefine what a safari can be. A South African safari in 2026 may be a stay at a luxury lodge near Kruger National Park, a family holiday in a malaria-free reserve or a week centred on photography or wellness.

TDM interviews Joshua Tay, Senior Vice President, Advisory & Asset Management Asia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group

India has spent the past few years building convention centres, hosting global summits and putting a national MICE strategy in place.

India's hospitality industry is facing a sharper regulatory test as food-safety authorities step up inspections of hotels, restaurants and institutional kitchens, turning hygiene compliance from a largely operational issue into a growing reputational and business risk.

Global travel trade exhibitions are entering a new phase of growth, with attendance, buyer participation and scheduled meetings suggesting that the industry's biggest marketplaces have lost little of their commercial pull despite the rise of virtual meetings and digital distribution.