Destination News
Egypt expects tourist arrivals to surpass 20 million in 2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism expects the number of tourists visiting the country in 2026 to reach 20.19 million, compared with 19 million in 2025.
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Vahdet Ayaz
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Vahdet Ayaz is an Editor at IMWF Insider, specializing in news writing, editing, interviews, and research. He began his journalism career in the Foreign News Department of Demirören News Agency, where he gained six years of experience in the media industry. His areas of coverage include MICE, tourism, destination weddings, hospitality, aviation, technology, and global industry developments. At IMWF Insider, he follows international trends and developments across these sectors, bringing relevant global news and industry insights to readers. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydın University.
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Industry News
Etihad signs agreement with Uzbekistan Tourism Committee
Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a cooperation agreement with the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee.
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Airline News
Qatar Airways welcomes visitors at Arabian Travel Market
Qatar Airways welcomed visitors at its stand at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
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Airline News
Korean Air completes US$44.8 billion deal for 103 Boeing aircraft and GE engines
Korean Air has completed its US$44.8 billion agreement for the purchase of next-generation aircraft and engines, first announced in August 2025.
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Industry News
Middle East, North Africa and South Asia played key role in global travel
Tourism Economics EMEA Managing Director Dave Goodger said that the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) regions played an important role in the growth of the global travel market.
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Destination News
Hong Kong welcomes 36 million visitors in first eight months of 2026
Hong Kong welcomed 36.67 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, including 5.4 million in August, with MICE tourism making a significant contribution.
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Destination News
Spain and Greece sign tourism agreement
Spain’s Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu and Greece’s Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni signed an agreement aimed at expanding tourism cooperation between the two countries.
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Airline News
SCAT Airlines to operate first flight to Singapore
Kazakhstan-based airline SCAT Airlines announced that its first flight to Singapore will take place on October 20, 2026.
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Industry News
Air India and IHG sign partnership agreement
Air India and IHG Hotels have entered into a partnership under which Maharaja Club members will be able to earn reward points when staying at IHG hotels.
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Industry News
Star Alliance lounge to open at Incheon Airport
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and Star Alliance have signed an agreement to establish a dedicated Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport.
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Event News
Thailand holds golf tourism event
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) brought together 49 international buyer companies and 63 Thai sellers as part of the Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2026.
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Industry News
Middle East tourism’s future depends on preparedness
UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais highlighted at ATM 2026 that the future of tourism in the Middle East depends on resilience and preparedness.
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Industry News
Richard McCord appointed CFO of Virgin Atlantic
UK-based airline Virgin Atlantic announced that Richard McCord has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 5, 2026.
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Destination News
Iberia adds Salerno to its destinations in Italy
Spain’s national airline Iberia is adding Salerno to its destinations in Italy in November 2026.
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Destination News
Thailand launches marketing campaign targeting Chinese tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a major tourism and marketing campaign called “Nihao Month 2026” to attract Chinese tourists to the country.
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