Delta Cuts Its Profit Forecast as Fuel Bill Jumps $6 Billion — But Says Fares Will Stay High
Delta cut its 2026 outlook as its fuel bill jumps $6 billion, but says fares up about 20% this year can hold. What it means for holiday travellers.
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: Seoul Named Best Big City as Japan Keeps Its Crown
Condé Nast Traveler readers named Seoul the best big city and Japan the top country for a fourth year; the UK edition put Bangkok first.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027: Quebec, Oman, Okinawa and the Places to Go Next Year
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 picks range from Quebec and Maryland to Oman, Okinawa and Fulidhoo. The places on the list and why.
Global Tourism Stalls: UN Cuts Its 2026 Forecast as Middle East Conflict Hits Travel
International arrivals grew just 0.4% in the first half of 2026 and UN Tourism cut its full-year forecast to 1–2%. Which regions grew, which fell, and why.
Thailand Plans a 450-Baht Fee for Foreign Visitors: What Travellers Need to Know
Thailand plans a flat 450-baht (about $14) fee for foreign visitors from 2027. Who pays, who is exempt, what it funds and when it could start.
Japan Triples Its Departure Tax: What Travellers Now Pay to Leave
Japan’s International Tourist Tax rose from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 in July. Who pays, how it is collected, and what the money funds.