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Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

The number of inbound trips to Hong Kong by mainland Chinese visitors is expected to reach 980,000 for the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday across the border, a 7 per cent increase from last year, with city authorities saying they will enforce environmental regulations around the clock at popular camping spots. The estimate from the Immigration Department on Monday came as the government revealed it had stepped up measures for crowd control, transport and tourism in anticipation of a...

I packed up my city life for the peace of the Alaskan wilderness... I wasn't prepared for the brutal realities that lay in store

I packed up my city life for the peace of the Alaskan wilderness... I wasn't prepared for the brutal realities that lay in storeBy LILLIAN GISSEN, US DEPUTY LIFESTYLE EDITOR Updated: 11:56, 20 April 2026 e-mail 48 shares

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International flights resume operations to Qatar

International airlines have resumed operations to Qatar, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced, signalling the restoration of regular international air services following recent disruptions.The authority said the decision came after “a comprehensive assessment of the situation, conducted in coordination with all relevant national entities, to ensure the highest levels of readiness and operational efficiency,” according to QNA. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News...

Wildflower tourism is the next trend. Here’s the five best blooming places this year

TravelNews & AdviceWildflower tourism is the next trend. Here’s the five best blooming places this yearWildflower tourism is fast becoming a popular travel trend for 2026Lara Owen Monday 20 April 2026 10:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2960913","art...

Check out Ronaldo’s rumored suite in One Za’abeel hotel

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo made the short trip from Saudi Arabia to Dubai this weekend ahead of Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League quarter-final game against Al Wasl on Sunday night.While there was little doubt the legendary forward would dominate headlines on the pitch, it was once again his off-field presence in Dubai that generated just as much attention, as is so often the case with Ronaldo. @ahlanlivedubai Cristiano Ronaldo is in the city with Al Nassr FC ahead of today’s match, and fans spotte...

'We left our one-bed UK flat for three-bed Crete villa and save £300 a month'

'We left our one-bed UK flat for three-bed Crete villa and save £300 a month'Danielle and Russell Grant ditched the UK's high cost of living for a three-bed villa in CreteCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor09:22, 20 Apr 2026Updated 09:25, 20 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesDanielle Grant and her daughter in Greece(Image: Danielle Grant/SWNS)A couple fed up with Britain's dreary weather have swapped the UK for sun-drenched Greece, and are now paying £300 a month less for a three-bed...

UAE-bound travel demand surges as schools reopen

Dubai: UAE travel agents report a surge in inbound travel demand over the next two weeks as schools reopen, with thousands of residents returning after weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions and flight cancellations.The rebound comes after a volatile period for the aviation sector, during which US-Israel-Iran conflict-linked airspace closures, rerouting and reduced airline capacity had slowed travel flows into and out of the UAE since late March.Sign up for our daily business newsletter...

EasyJet 'stranded' and 'fuel shortage' fears as airline responds to passengers

EasyJet 'stranded' and 'fuel shortage' fears as airline responds to passengersThe airline has responded to passengers who have shared their concerns onlineCommentsTravelCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor09:16, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPeople have been reaching out to EasyJet on social media with concerns about their upcoming holidays(Image: Getty)EasyJet has addressed passenger concerns online about upcoming holidays amid the possibility of a jet fuel shortage. It...

Hong Kong launches SkyCity marina project to drive tourism and yacht economy

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has launched its marina project as part of the broader SkyCity blueprint, seeking global interest from the yachting, hospitality and water sports sectors to help shape the 200-hectare (494 acres) development, with the first phase scheduled for completion in 2028. Cissy Chan Ching-sze, the authority’s commercial executive director, said on Monday the development – a key component of the Skytopia project – is aimed at a global yachting market expected to reach HK$352....

Fly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi flight diverted to Bengaluru due to bad weather

Fly HyderabadHubballi flight diverted to Bengaluru due to bad weather

Indian Railways adds 3 summer special trains for Bihar routes

Indian Railways adds summer special trains for Bihar routes

London travel news LIVE: Trespasser sparks Elizabeth line disruption as DLR trains halted

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Egypt holidaymakers look up from sunbeds and are floored by what they see

Many holidaymakers like lazing around the pool and soaking up the rays when on an Egypt break. But tourists in one resort got more than they bargained for when they were relaxing by the pool in their resort

Why 'erceflora' vials are a must-have for your Vietnam trip

Why erceflora vials are a musthave for your Vietnam trip

Jessie was not prepared for what she would find at a water park in Vietnam... and she's learned her 'eerie' experience is very common

Jessie was not prepared for what she would find at a water park in Vietnam... and she's learned her 'eerie' experience is very commonKiwi tourist shared 'eerie' experience in VietnamJessie and her partner visited a water park Read more: Top tips for staying safe at water parks By BURNEY WONG Published: 03:41, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 03:49, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Aussie couple slugged extra $405 in hidden expenses before they even board the plane to Bali - and it's happening to EVERYONE

Aussie couple slugged extra $405 in hidden expenses before they even board the plane to Bali - and it's happening to EVERYONEAussie couple slugged $405 extra in expensesShock data exposed hidden costs for travel READ MORE: Bali is no longer Australia's favourite holiday destination in Asia By MAISY RAE Published: 23:31, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 23:31, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback

American Airlines is leaning into nostalgia as it marks its upcoming centennial, unveiling a new set of retro-inspired trading cards for passengers.Starting in early May, travelers will be able to collect the cards directly from pilots on select flights, with wider availability expected ahead of the summer travel season, the airline said in a press release.The cards feature a mix of modern aircraft and historic planes that helped shape the airline’s legacy.POPULAR AIRLINE'S RETRO FOOD MENU SPARK...

Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule

Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule11 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe airline said "a limited number" of adjustments have been madeA number of Aer Lingus flights have been cancelled from its summer schedule due to what it has described as "mandatory maintenance on aircraft". The airline said "a limited number" of adjustments have been made, adding that the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on s...

Greece ditches fingerprint and facial scans for Britons after new EU travel rules sparked border chaos across Europe

Greece ditches fingerprint and facial scans for Britons after new EU travel rules sparked border chaos across EuropeBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:18, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 21:19, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments