Crystal Symphony’s 2026 call signals a turning point for Mombasa, as upgraded cruise terminals, rising passenger numbers and new coastal routes position Kenya as East Africa’s resurgent Indian Ocean hub.
The Wall Street Hotel in New York appoints marketing veteran Kelly Egan Merryfield to elevate its independent luxury brand, deepen partnerships and attract high value travelers to Manhattan’s revitalized Financial District.
MSC Magnifica’s extensive 2025 refit introduces Yacht Club suites, elevated dining and expanded wellness, positioning MSC Cruises’ 2026 and 2027 world voyages as resort-style, months-long global adventures.
Dominican Republic closes 2025 as the Caribbean’s tourism powerhouse, drawing a record 11.7 million visitors, surging U.S. demand and unprecedented cruise traffic while pushing ambitious plans for sustainable, diversified growth beyond Punta Cana.
New Year travel chaos at Singapore Changi after key flights to Jakarta, Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur are cancelled, stranding passengers and exposing how fragile Southeast Asia’s regional air links remain.
South Korea flight chaos on January 7 saw at least ten key cancellations from Seoul to Jeju and Incheon to Atlanta and Singapore, straining winter schedules and complicating rebooking for domestic and international travelers.
Storm Goretti threatens heavy snow, ice and storm‑force winds across the UK, with Met Office warnings, severe travel disruption, power‑cut risks and essential safety advice for drivers, rail passengers and air travellers.
Brutal snow, ice and extreme cold are crippling European travel, with record flight cancellations, failing rail lines and dangerous roads forcing authorities to warn tourists to postpone nonessential journeys.
