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Lufthansa Joins the “Calm Market” With More Middle East Flight Suspensions

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Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to several Middle East destinations, including Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Tehran, amid ongoing regional airspace instability.

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Tourism Remains “Calm” as Aegean Cancels More Middle East Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Aegean Airlines extends flight cancellations to Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Middle East tensions that continue to disrupt regional aviation.

1 day ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” While the World Burns, Says Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism leaders at ITB Berlin 2026 say demand remains stable despite geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and economic uncertainty.

1 day ago

Global Tourism Projects Honored for Sustainability at ITB Berlin

Victoria Udrea

Green Destinations honored global tourism initiatives at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing projects that protect ecosystems, support communities, and promote responsible travel.

1 day ago

Germany Tourism Demand for Greece Looks Strong After ITB Berlin Meetings

Iorgos Pappas

Greek tourism officials met major tour operators and airlines at ITB Berlin 2026, concluding with strong demand from Germany and a positive outlook for this year’s travel season.

2 days ago

Airbnb Expands Into Full Travel Experiences

Iorgos Pappas

At ITB Berlin 2026, Airbnb’s chief strategy officer Nathan Blecharczyk outlined how AI and experience-based travel are shaping the platform’s future.

2 days ago

Health Tourism Moves Into the Mainstream

Victoria Udrea

Siyka Katsarova, Marina Lalli, Frank Halmos and Csilla Mezosi discuss longevity and prevention in the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion at ITB Berlin 2026.

2 days ago

Tourism Faces a New Global Reality

Iorgos Pappas

A Changing World Tourism Cannot Ignore Tourism may be one of the world’s most resilient industries. Still, according to former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, it cannot afford to ignore the profound geopolitical shift reshaping the global order. Speaking during a keynote at the ITB Berlin 2026 Convention, Fischer argued that the era defined by […]

3 days ago

China’s Travel Engine Keeps Growing

Iorgos Pappas

GlobalData reports that China is reinforcing its position as a global travel powerhouse, with domestic trips projected to reach 4.08 billion by 2029.

3 days ago

Middle East Airspace Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded

Mihaela Lica Butler

Airspace closures linked to the Middle East conflict have stranded thousands of travelers. Here is what EU passenger rights still guarantee.

3 days ago

Middle East Tourism Faces 27% Drop

Victoria Udrea

Tourism in the Middle East could fall by up to 27% in 2026 as conflict disrupts air travel and weakens travel confidence.

4 days ago

Gulf Shutdown Traps Six Cruise Giants

Arthur Butler

Six cruise ships remain docked in Dubai in 2026 as Gulf airspace shuts down and Strait of Hormuz risks rise.

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