Study highlights barriers and opportunities for local tourism in the UK

 

A new study by Bókun, a Tripadvisor company specialising in travel technology booking management, has identified awareness, perception and weather as the main barriers preventing locals from booking tours and experiences in their own cities.

News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Seatrade Cruise Global keynote lineup revealed, hosted by CNBC reporter The April 2026 Miami event features top leaders from C arnival Corp. & plc., MSC Group, Royal Caribbean Group and Cruise Lines International Association, highlighting key industry insights. Read full story

Penang to Host the 4th Northern International Audio & Visual Show 2026 Featuring Global Hi-Fi Brand

 

Penang, Malaysia — The 4th edition of the Northern International Audio & Visual Show 2026 is set to return to Penang from 17–19 April 2026 at the renowned Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang, promising an exciting showcase of cutting-edge audio, visual, and immersive technologies for enthusiasts, professionals, and families alike. 

Limited flights to Doha

 

Flight availability update

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has given temporary authorisation for a limited operating corridor. Flights will be available on 8 March 2026 to Hamad International Airport from: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO), Frankfurt (FRA) and Bangkok (BKK).*

Air Arabia shareholders approve 30% dividend distribution at Annual General Meeting

 

Air Arabia (PJSC) (DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the distribution of 30 percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 30 fils per share, reflects the airline’s strong financial performance and sustained growth.

IATA Launches DG Digital to Fully Digitalize Dangerous Goods Declarations

 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments.

On Thursday MEPs gave the green light to revised rules on package travel, enhancing protection for holidaymakers by drawing lessons from the pandemic and high-profile bankruptcies.

UK ETA for dual citizens: All you need to know

 

Don’t get caught out with the ETA, visa requirements and passport choices, if you're a dual citizen going to the UK.

Is the UK ETA a visa requirement, and do I need one?

Flight disrupted by airspace closure? Let’s figure out your next move

 

Flights may be delayed, rerouted or cancelled due to airspace closures affecting major transit hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. If your flight is affected, check your airline’s status page, avoid cancelling too early, and wait for rebooking or refund options before making changes.

TUI Airways Flight BY2540 from Manchester to Palma De Mallorca: Dramatic High-Speed Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Mechanical Nightmare!

 Passengers aboard TUI Airways flight BY2540 experienced an unexpected turn of events this morning, Friday, March 13, 2026, when their flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to the sunny shores of Palma De Mallorca was abruptly forced to return to the tarmac shortly after departure.