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South Korea sees record foreign arrivals in Q1 2026
SEOUL: The Republic of Korea welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in the first quarter of this year, driven by a massive influx of fans attending a landmark performance by K-pop megastar BTS in central Seoul last month, Yonhap News Agency reported.According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 4.76 million foreign tourists entered the country between January and March, up 23 percent from the same period in 2025, the highest first-quarter figure on record....
Amanda Knox is travelling to the UK... to promote her film about the murder of British student Meredith Kercher
Amanda Knox is travelling to the UK... to promote her film about the murder of British student Meredith KercherBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:36, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 00:37, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Harry and Meghan join Aboriginal walking tour in Australia
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'I was left in tears after my flight left without me — even though I had boarded'
'I was left in tears after my flight left without me — even though I had boarded'An influencer bawled her eyes out after she was allegedly kicked off a plane at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania and abandoned after grabbing something she forgot in the airportNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj22:10, 15 Apr 2026Updated 22:12, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesInfluencer Emily Ball crying on a plane(Image: Jam Press/@emily_ball)A tourist claimed she was left stranded late at night after a flig...
Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly
Air New Zealand is introducing what some regard as a game changer for economy passengers who want a good night's sleep, but travelers are strongly divided on the new feature.The airline said travelers will soon be able to book time in its new "Skynest" pods, a first-of-its-kind feature that offers beds for passengers who are not flying in first class.The pods will debut on flights between Auckland and New York, a route that can last up to 18 hours.PASSENGERS REFUSING TO WEAR HEADPHONES ON FLIGHT...
Brit stranded in Sri Lanka after horror motorbike crash amid 'trip of a lifetime'
Brit stranded in Sri Lanka after horror motorbike crash amid 'trip of a lifetime'WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Alex Muncey travelled abroad for a ten-week trip "of a lifetime" but disaster struck just hours after landing, and he was rushed to hospitalNewsNeil Shaw and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj19:42, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesAlex Muncey in a hospital bed in Sri Lanka(Image: Cambridgeshire Live)A British tourist is stranded abroad after a motorbike crash just three hours into his trip...
2026 Marhaba Operation: GNV Expands Italy-Morocco Routes via Barcelona Hub
Marrakech – Italian ferry operator Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), part of the MSC group, is expanding its connections between Italy and Morocco with the deployment of two new vessels and the use of Barcelona as a strategic transit hub linking Genoa and Tanger Med. The new service will launch during summer 2026. It will be operated by the vessels GNV Aurora and GNV Virgo, both powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The GNV Aurora is scheduled to enter service on June 1, followed by the GNV Virg...
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Morocco, Costa Rica Sign Air Transport Agreement to Boost Connectivity
Agadir – Morocco and Costa Rica signed a bilateral air transport agreement on Tuesday during the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) summit in Marrakech. The agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in civil aviation and expanding connectivity between the two countries. “This meeting provided an opportunity to explore prospects of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of air transport, and identify priority hubs for the partnership between the two countries,” the...
The European airports where Brits are facing hours-long queues and missed flights due to the new Entry/Exit System rules
The European airports where Brits are facing hours-long queues and missed flights due to the new Entry/Exit System rulesREAD MORE: Frustrated passengers report 'complete chaos' at European airports as EU's new digital border system becomes official today – but passport machines stand idle at Eurostar terminalBy ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 11:47, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 15:30, 15 April 2026 e-mail 42 shares
Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride
Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride April 15, 202610:30 AM ET By Emmanuel Igunza Emmanuel Igunza/NPR Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. The moment you board the Onyx bus, the music grabs you. Gospel, Gengetone, Afrobeats — competing at volumes that make conversation pointless. Eight TV screens flash music videos around the cockpit alone. 16 in total. Blue LEDs...
EasyJet Inaugurates First African Base at Marrakech-Menara Airport
Marrakech – EasyJet officially launched its first base in Africa on Wednesday at Marrakech-Menara airport. The inauguration took place in the presence of the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) Director General Achraf Fayda and easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis. The base deploys three aircraft and is expected to offer up to 4 million seats in its first year of operation. It represents a direct outcome of a strategic partnership concluded in autumn 2025 between ONMT and the British carrier. Six...
Foreign Office alerts Brits after eight UK deaths at holiday hotspot
Foreign Office alerts Brits after eight UK deaths at holiday hotspotOfficials said a number of Brits died recently amid serious safety concernsCommentsTravelBen Hurst15:04, 15 Apr 2026View ImageDangerous tides have been blamed for causing some UK deaths in the Maldives(Image: Getty Images)The Foreign Office has issued a fresh warning after revealing that eight British nationals have lost their lives at a beloved holiday hotspot. In an alert issued today, officials raised concerns over 'stro...
Family of influencer who died on trip with fiancé in Zanzibar says "it doesn't make any sense"
Influencer Ashly Robinson, known to her followers as Ashlee Jenae, was on a trip in Zanzibar with her fiancé when police say she was found unconscious in her luxury villa and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Her parents told CBS News the 31-year-old's death "doesn't make any sense." Her fiancé is being held for questioning.
India’s longest funicular railway: A once-in-a-lifetime travel experience
India's longest funicular railway, spanning 1.2 kilometers, opened in January 2026 near Kalyan, Maharashtra. This new attraction drastically reduces the travel time to the revered Shri Malanggad temple from a two-hour trek to just 10 minutes, making it accessible for all.
Smoother traffic, less travel time in 18 Dubai areas after major road upgrades
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a project to construct road connections across 18 residential areas in the emirate, reducing journey times by up to 40 per cent in those locations.The project spans a total of 13km and includes traffic enhancements, with the provision of roadside parking spaces, pavements and street lighting.RTA said that the new connections have improved road connectivity and facilitated vehicle access to and from residential areas, particularly by pavin...
New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports
Airport body has asked for power to suspend EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics, say reportsBusiness live – latest updatesTravellers going through some European airports are reportedly waiting up to three hours at border checks due to the EU’s new entry-exit system (EES).Passengers in airports in countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Greece are waiting several hours at border checks, the Airports Council International (ACI) body has said. Continue read...
RTA's Road Connections Project slashes travel time up to 40% in these neighbourhoods
Eighteen neighbourhoods in Dubai are now enjoying road upgrades thanks to Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)’s latest 13km project. The makeover also included traffic enhancements, provision of roadside parking spaces, pavements, and street lighting.The aim is simple – to enhance the emirate’s urban landscape, improve residents’ quality of life, and achieve the highest standards of traffic safety, making it a smooth ride for you.Hamad Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at RTA, said the new connection...
Burj Al Arab to undergo restoration: 10 lesser-known facts about Dubai’s sail-shaped icon
You’ve seen it a thousand times on postcards and hotel campaigns, that unmistakable white sail rising from the ocean. But Burj Al Arab has always been more than its silhouette. It is a building that, in the 1990s, catapulted Dubai onto the global luxury map and announced its arrival on the world stage. Over the years, it has become synonymous with the city’s growth story, an early and enduring testament to Dubai’s steadfast ambition.With the announcement of its closure for an 18-month restoratio...
Summer holiday chaos as experts warn Mediterranean flights will suffer most from jet fuel crisis - while 15 major European airports hit with 'very bad' delays due to new EU border system
Summer holiday chaos as experts warn Mediterranean flights will suffer most from jet fuel crisis - while 15 major European airports hit with 'very bad' delays due to new EU border systemGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT and SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:33, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 11:34, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments