Travel delays expected as EU expands biometric border system to more ports
The European Union rolled out The Entry/Exit System (EES) , a digital border system on 12 October, 2025. The implementation of the EES will be phased in. Countries are implementing this through April 10, 2026. During this time, some borders may have EES and others still have stamping of passports.…
‘The era of fast travel is over’: JourneyLabel CEO says slow journeys now define luxury
Yasmin Ikrami, the Founder and CEO of JourneyLabel True luxury today is having the time and space to slow down, stay longer in one place, and reconnect with nature, culture, and yourself feels Yasmin Ikrami, the Founder and CEO of JourneyLabel. In an interview with TDM…
Asia’s travel boom accelerates as Agoda highlights localisation and AI for hotels
Romain Christodoulou, Vice President, Supply at Agoda 2025 witnessed the travel landscape evolving at an unprecedented pace, with Asia leading the industry in both innovation and demand. This momentum has opened doors for people worldwide to explore both Asia’s celebrated landmarks and its lesser‑known treasures, at…
Wellness tourism emerges as a core growth driver for global travel
Representative Image Post Covid the trend was revenge travel, people desperate to live life fully again and see all that the world has to offer. Travel revived, soon followed by a trend for value adding experiences. Then came a time for calm reflection, slow journeys, enriching…
UK airports raise drop-off fees, hitting drivers and travellers
Representative Image UK Airports are on the radar for raising drop-off charges at the airports. Goodbye kisses and hugs seem to be becoming an expensive proposition at the UK airports where there has been a hike in drop- off fees for drivers transporting passengers to…