Priya Paul, Chairperson of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, reflects on how she helped reinvent Indian hospitality by creating design-led, culturally vibrant hotels that became social destinations, not just places to stay. She explains how The Park Hotels brought art, music, food, fashion and nightlife into Indian hospitality at a time when luxury hotels were far more formal.

Japan’s record 42 million visitors are pushing telecoms and travel platforms toward eSIM technology. Here’s how it’s reshaping global travel connectivity.

For most travelers, free Wi-Fi is a service we take for granted. Airports, hotels, cafes and train stations offer it almost everywhere. You can use it to check your emails, book travel tickets or get some quick information from the internet without using mobile data.

dnata CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr welcomed Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Founder and Chairman of Dubai Basketball, to the company’s headquarters, where he presented the ABA League trophy following the club’s historic season. The ABA League title marks a major milestone for Dubai Basketball, which secured the championship in its second season – an exceptional achievement that highlights the club’s rapid growth and increasing prominence in international basketball.

Seville is preparing to welcome one of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year: Thompson Seville, scheduled to debut late 2026 in Plaza de la Concordia, at the heart of Seville’s historic centre. Located in the iconic La Gavidia building, the property marks the brand’s first hotel in Andalusia and continues Thompson Hotels’ growing presence in Spain following the successful opening of Thompson Madrid. Set within one of Seville’s most recognizable architectural landmarks, Thompson Seville will blend design, culture, gastronomy, and a contemporary hotel experience while honoring the city’s history, traditions, and unmistakable character.

European tourism continued to perform strongly in Q2 2026, despite rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to the latest European Tourism: Trends & Prospects quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC). International tourist arrivals to Europe increased by 5.0% year-to-date compared to the same period in 2025, while overnight stays rose by 4.8%. The stable performance comes despite weaker consumer confidence, rising affordability pressures and disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which affected aviation flows between Europe and certain mid-haul and long-haul markets.

British travellers planning a summer escape to Malaysia have a new reason to visit in late July, as Citrawarna 2026—one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant celebrations of culture and heritage—returns to Kuala Lumpur’s historic Merdeka Square from 24 to 26 July, bringing together dazzling parades, traditional performances and colourful cultural showcases from across the country.