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With UAE Tourism In Crisis, Here's Where Travelers Are Going Instead skift.com

With UAE Tourism In Crisis, Here's Where Travelers Are Going Instead

As the Iran war continues, travelers booking Easter holidays and beyond are pivoting away from the Middle East and looking at Europe, Asia and South America.

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Inside the Disney Adventure: A magical cruise of food, fantasy and unforgettable service | Travel hindustantimes.com

Inside the Disney Adventure: A magical cruise of food, fantasy and unforgettable service | Travel

The Disney Adventure cruise offers a warm atmosphere with attentive crew, diverse dining options, and engaging activities for all age. | Travel

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Flying via the Middle East? Here’s how ongoing disruptions could impact travellers and what to expect | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Flying via the Middle East? Here’s how ongoing disruptions could impact travellers and what to expect | - The Times of India

The Middle East is considered a hub of global aviation, providing connectivity between Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, with some of the busiest air.

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CDC Issues Polio Travel Advisory for More Than Two Dozen Countries travelandleisure.com

CDC Issues Polio Travel Advisory for More Than Two Dozen Countries

Travelers are encouraged to stay vigilant of a virus spreading around the world, including in parts of Europe.

Mar 17, 2026 Read more →
Strike at Berlin Airport: All flights cancelled on Wednesday, 57,000 passengers affected | Euronews euronews.com

Strike at Berlin Airport: All flights cancelled on Wednesday, 57,000 passengers affected | Euronews

No aircraft will take off or land at Berlin Airport on Wednesday, as the Verdi union has called on employees to go on strike. All 445 planned flights will have to be cancelled, affecting 57,000 passengers, according to BER management.

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How European cities are using innovative rewards to boost sustainable tourism | Euronews euronews.com

How European cities are using innovative rewards to boost sustainable tourism | Euronews

Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Bremen the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme.

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Tumi’s New ‘Mediterranean Escape’ Luggage Collection Is Inspired by the Colors of the Coast travelandleisure.com

Tumi’s New ‘Mediterranean Escape’ Luggage Collection Is Inspired by the Colors of the Coast

Travelers can have the concept of slow travel as a physical representation throughout their entire journey.

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Multi-day festivals, street parties and Irish pubs: The best European cities for St. Patrick’s Day | Euronews euronews.com

Multi-day festivals, street parties and Irish pubs: The best European cities for St. Patrick’s Day | Euronews

These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year.

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Middle East flights: British Airways extends regional cancellations | Euronews euronews.com

Middle East flights: British Airways extends regional cancellations | Euronews

According to Flightradar24’s latest index, UAE airlines ‘took a big step backward’ on Monday after the drone attack near Dubai International Airport.

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8 epic mountain drives in India perfect for summer travel timesofindia.indiatimes.com

8 epic mountain drives in India perfect for summer travel

India’s mountains offer a welcome escape from the summer heat, with winding roads that zoom through forests, valleys, and high-altitude deserts. All those love road trips, these mountain drives deserve a spot in their travel wishlist. From the Himalayas i

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Planning a Goa trip? Add these offbeat experiences to your itinerary | Travel hindustantimes.com

Planning a Goa trip? Add these offbeat experiences to your itinerary | Travel

Here’s how you can plan your Goa trip and make it a more memorable experience, beyond the crowded beaches. | Travel

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Intelligent Species: 6 intelligent animals and birds on Earth after humans and where to spot them timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Intelligent Species: 6 intelligent animals and birds on Earth after humans and where to spot them

Humans are regarded as the most intellectually developed, in short intelligent species born on Earth. But do you know, who is more intelligent after humans? Well animals. There are animals and birds on Earth which have shown cognitive abilities in specifi

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UAE travel update: Airspace reopens as GCAA lifts precautionary measures; flights resume normal operations | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UAE travel update: Airspace reopens as GCAA lifts precautionary measures; flights resume normal operations | - The Times of India

Air navigation across the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed, marking a restoration of.

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'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in  | Euronews euronews.com

'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in | Euronews

If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil&#03

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Atal Tunnel Snow Update: Himachal: Tourists spend night in cars as snow traps vehicles Near Atal Tunnel; snow clearance in full swing | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Atal Tunnel Snow Update: Himachal: Tourists spend night in cars as snow traps vehicles Near Atal Tunnel; snow clearance in full swing | - The Times of India

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has triggered a large-scale rescue and snow clearance operation near the Atal Tunnel in Manali, le.

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Uae Airspace Closure: Dubai Airports Update 17 March: UAE airspace returns to normal after a temporary precautionary closure; flights resume after regional security alert - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Uae Airspace Closure: Dubai Airports Update 17 March: UAE airspace returns to normal after a temporary precautionary closure; flights resume after regional security alert - The Times of India

In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by a.

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10 countries with the highest bird species in the world; India also secures a spot timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 countries with the highest bird species in the world; India also secures a spot

Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for

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The KPop Demon Hunters travel craze: Why set-jetters are choosing Seoul | Euronews euronews.com

The KPop Demon Hunters travel craze: Why set-jetters are choosing Seoul | Euronews

Key neighbourhoods, museums and spa rituals are some of the main attractions for fans visiting the South Korean capital.

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MakeMyTrip Eyes an IPO in India skift.com

MakeMyTrip Eyes an IPO in India

MakeMyTrip is evaluating a possible India listing to strengthen its market position and access capital for growth.

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World Oldest Forests: 10 oldest forests in the world and the countries they are in timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World Oldest Forests: 10 oldest forests in the world and the countries they are in

There are some forests on Earth that are so old they stretch back millions of years, even through drastic changes in climate, geography, and biodiversity. These are often called “living museums” due to their ability to harbor plant species that have remai

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Climate Change in Europe Already Hitting Tourist Destinations, EU Tourism Commissioner Says skift.com

Climate Change in Europe Already Hitting Tourist Destinations, EU Tourism Commissioner Says

Europe’s tourism commissioner warned on Tuesday that climate change is already damaging major travel destinations in the region, with coastal and mountain Climate change is already affecting Europe’s top tourist destinations, the EU tourism commissioner w

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2026 World Cup: Unpaid Bills, Blocked Fans, Cartel Violence Loom skift.com

2026 World Cup: Unpaid Bills, Blocked Fans, Cartel Violence Loom

Here’s where things stand on several issues roughly three months before Mexico and South Africa open the World Cup in Mexico City on June 11.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Short-Term Rental News | Vacation Rental Industry Updates skift.com

Short-Term Rental News | Vacation Rental Industry Updates

The latest news and information about vacation rentals and short-term rentals in both urban and traditional vacation destinations.

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Indonesia's Short-Term Lets Operators Confused By New Rules skift.com

Indonesia's Short-Term Lets Operators Confused By New Rules

Indonesia has told all short-term rental units listed on online travel sites to show they have the right business papers by March 31.

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Caribbean Tourism Expects Harsher Storms as Climate Risks Grow skift.com

Caribbean Tourism Expects Harsher Storms as Climate Risks Grow

The Caribbean Tourism Organization says climate change, particularly Hurricane Melissa, is reshaping tourism's economy

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Greenland Tourism Faces Change As Board's CEO Steps Down skift.com

Greenland Tourism Faces Change As Board's CEO Steps Down

Visit Greenland CEO Anne Nivíka Grødem is due to step down in May, just as Greenland tourism is expanding as international interest in Arctic travel grows

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Dubai Hotel Owner Al Habtoor Calls Out Trump Over ‘Dangerous’ Iran War skift.com

Dubai Hotel Owner Al Habtoor Calls Out Trump Over ‘Dangerous’ Iran War

The Dubai-based hotel proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has slammed Trump’s “dangerous decision."

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Michelle Gounden Archives - Skift skift.com

Michelle Gounden Archives - Skift

Iran’s retaliatory strikes hit Middle East destinations’ civilian infrastructure. The region’s $460 billion tourism machine is counting the cost. This paper provides both the diagnosis and the decision architecture for what comes next.

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Oliver Martin Archives - Skift skift.com

Oliver Martin Archives - Skift

Iran’s retaliatory strikes hit Middle East destinations’ civilian infrastructure. The region’s $460 billion tourism machine is counting the cost. This paper provides both the diagnosis and the decision architecture for what comes next.

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When the Sky Closes: A Decision Framework for Middle East Destination Recovery skift.com

When the Sky Closes: A Decision Framework for Middle East Destination Recovery

Apply This Framework to Your Destination Skift Advisory builds the destination-specific plan: calibrated BHI thresholds for your source markets, budget

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How Creator Monoculture Is Hijacking Destination Identity skift.com

How Creator Monoculture Is Hijacking Destination Identity

This is the monoculture problem in travel content: dozens of creators independently converging on the same sensationalized storyline.

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Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines Again skift.com

Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines Again

February was a repeat of the previous month and most of 2025 for the U.S. travel industry — a drop in visitors from Canada.

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Hilton CEO Calls Out Decline in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost skift.com

Hilton CEO Calls Out Decline in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost

Hilton CEO Nassetta sees U.S. economy turning a corner but notes the country has lost half its inbound travel market share in 30 years.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Europe Travelers Swap Planes for Trains, but Climate Isn’t the Driver Slow Travel in Europe Drives Shift From Short Flights to Trains skift.com

Europe Travelers Swap Planes for Trains, but Climate Isn’t the Driver Slow Travel in Europe Drives Shift From Short Flights to Trains

Long-haul travelers to Europe are increasingly choosing to get around with greener transport methods, in a shift that appears to be driven by slow Long-haul travelers are choosing trains, cycling, and electric transport across Europe as slow travel grows,

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Minor International Sees Q4 ‘Uplift’ for UAE Bookings After ‘Major Cancelations’ skift.com

Minor International Sees Q4 ‘Uplift’ for UAE Bookings After ‘Major Cancelations’

Minor Hotels expects guest demand at its UAE properties to rebound in Q4, said Amir Golbarg, COO for the Middle East and Africa.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
How the Iran War Broke Travel skift.com

How the Iran War Broke Travel

Welcome to a special weekend edition of Skift’s regular newsletter, The Daily. You can subscribe here. And you can read all of Skift’s Iran War coverage

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Travel Experiences Archives, News & Trends skift.com

Travel Experiences Archives, News & Trends

Stay updated on travel experiences, from luxury escapes to virtual adventures. Learn how industry leaders like Disney and Viator are shaping the future.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
China’s F1 Visitors Spent More, Stayed Longer skift.com

China’s F1 Visitors Spent More, Stayed Longer

Learn how the China F1 event boosted travel to Shanghai, with significant growth in hotel and flight bookings this year.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
The Hottest Zip Codes in America Right Now, According to New Migration Data travelandleisure.com

The Hottest Zip Codes in America Right Now, According to New Migration Data

A new ranking says these are the hottest neighborhoods to move to in the U.S. for 2026.

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Indian Embassy in Tehran warns nationals not to attempt land border crossings without embassy coordination | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indian Embassy in Tehran warns nationals not to attempt land border crossings without embassy coordination | - The Times of India

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders wi.

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How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs | Euronews euronews.com

How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs | Euronews

Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.

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From samurai swords to frog purses, these are the strangest things left on planes last year | Euronews euronews.com

From samurai swords to frog purses, these are the strangest things left on planes last year | Euronews

The annual unclaimed baggage report reveals that you truly don’t know who, or what, you’re travelling on board with.

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Inside the premium washroom aboard Palace on Wheels. Watch video | Travel hindustantimes.com

Inside the premium washroom aboard Palace on Wheels. Watch video | Travel

Let’s take a look inside one of the premium washrooms on India’s luxury train, the Palace on Wheels. | Travel

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Tulip Garden Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens in Srinagar, marking arrival of spring; CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates it today | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Tulip Garden Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens in Srinagar, marking arrival of spring; CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates it today | - The Times of India

The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden.

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Only 24 hours in Varanasi? Here’s how to spend them | Travel hindustantimes.com

Only 24 hours in Varanasi? Here’s how to spend them | Travel

Planning a day trip to Varanasi? Here’s your quick guide – from praying at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to shopping at Godowlia market. | Travel

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10 towns in India perfect for peaceful retreats timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 towns in India perfect for peaceful retreats

While major tourist destinations often attract heavy crowds, the country is also home to quieter towns and remote valleys where life moves at a gentler pace. These places are perfect for travellers seeking a peaceful retreat, whether that means waking up

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Uttarakhand: Heavy snowfall blankets Badrinath Dham and surrounding peaks in Chamoli; see stunning visuals | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Uttarakhand: Heavy snowfall blankets Badrinath Dham and surrounding peaks in Chamoli; see stunning visuals | - The Times of India

As much of North India begins to transition into warmer summer weather, parts of Uttarakhand’s high Himalayan region are still experiencing intense wi.

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) slowly restores flight operations after temporary suspension; passengers urged to verify airline updates | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Dubai International Airport (DXB) slowly restores flight operations after temporary suspension; passengers urged to verify airline updates | - The Times of India

In a recent update, flights operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which were temporarily suspended earlier this morning, are now gradually .

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →

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