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The weight of the world record gold bar eclipses one produced in Dubai.
Here’s where to find the world’s biggest gold bar
Emirates Skywards members can access more than 40 major rail operators across 12 European countries.
Emirates takes off with rail in Europe
Vietnam is forecast to record a 31.2% increase in arrivals between 2025 and 2027.
Asia Pacific is now tourism's hottest growth market
New ski-and-golf retreat will become the brand's second property in Japan.
A new luxury address is coming to Niseko
Tan brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience across the hospitality, travel, airline and bedbank sectors.
Worldwide Hotels names new chief commercial officer
The Sensory Corner can accommodate up to 12 users at a time and is available free of charge.
Hong Kong Airport opens first sensory space for travellers
Italian police charge six after MSC Divina’s PA system was hacked.
Passengers hack cruise ship's PA system
The World Economic Forum managing director will become the airline body's first woman director general from November.
IATA names first female director general
Cast your vote in the Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2026 and recognise travel's top performers.
Your vote, your winners: Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2026
Phuket's luxury hotels face pressure from weaker demand and growing supply.
Phuket's luxury hotel market feels the squeeze
The travel experiences industry is projected to hit US$342 billion by 2029 as travellers pack more into every trip.
Destination experiences are still largely booked offline
Hundreds of migrants reached Ceuta from Morocco by swimming around the border or using inflatable devices to reach Tarajal beach, overwhelming Spanish border officers.
Italy pushes to shut Schengen border with Spain
PONANT's newest Antarctica season includes its longest voyage ever.
This cruise sails nearly 23,000km around Antarctica
Founded in the eighth century, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is one of Thailand's most important Buddhist monasteries, renowned for its centuries-old rituals, architecture and living heritage.
More new sites added to UNESCO's latest World Heritage list
Wildfire risks could spread eastwards into Italy, Greece and parts of Central Europe as another spell of extreme heat takes hold.
Can travellers brave Europe’s intense heatwave?
Japan's inbound tourism spending rose despite fewer foreign arrivals.
The biggest spenders in Japan may shock you
Travel remains a priority despite inflation, bad weather and global uncertainty.
Why 9 in 10 APAC travellers refuse to cancel their holidays
As part of a strategic partnership with Sun Group, Ascott will manage four new properties spanning the Ascott, lyf and Harris brands, alongside the debut of The Crest Collection in South Vietnam.
Ascott shifts into high gear in Vietnam
Sentosa's next attraction trades putting greens for climate dreams
Former golf course in Sentosa becomes a climate adaptation hub
Emirates passengers spent 17 hours on board after weather, crew limits and technical issues derailed their journey.
The A380 flight that left passengers stranded for 17 hours
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