JAPAN'S TRAVEL SECTOR BOOSTS THE ECONOMY

Theodore Slate -
Though global pressures lingered, Japan's economic output expanded in 2025 across key measures. A rise of 4.7% appeared in nominal terms, whereas actual growth came in lower at 1.2%. Prices moved upwa ...

A350-1000ULR TAKES FLIGHT: AIRBUS ADVANCES ULTRA-LONG-HAUL ROUTES

Theodore Slate -
Only now taking off, the A350-1000ULR left Toulouse after years held back by manufacturing hurdles. This first journey signals progress - Airbus moves closer to linking distant continents without refu ...

DUBAI TOURISM RECOVERY GAINS MOMENTUM WITH AMBITIOUS PLANS

Even amid early 2026 tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran situation, Dubai continues pushing forward with bold plans for tourism and economic expansion. Rather than slowing down, leaders are standing ...

BUSINESS TRAVEL: TRIPS BECOME SHORTER, SMARTER, AND MORE STRATEGIC

Justin N. Froyd -
Once automatic, work-related trips now reflect careful thought. Not long ago, employees traveled often simply because that was the norm. Today’s organizations prefer brief visits focused on specific g ...

RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN SPAIN: A BOOMING SEGMENT IN TRANSFORMATION

Theodore Slate -
Among European nations, Spain stands out today for its shifting patterns in faith-based travel. Not long ago, such journeys centered on rituals or sacred sites alone. Now they form part of broader cul ...