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The WTTC report reveals how the pandemic disproportionately impacted women and youth in the global travel and tourism sector, resulting in severe job losses and slow recovery.

A Scandinavian Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Copenhagen after a passenger discovered a live mouse in her in-flight meal, causing a safety risk, according to airline officials.

United Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi through SpaceX’s Starlink, marking the largest such partnership in the industry. The service will roll out across over 1,000 planes.

Etihad Airways is expanding its network with new direct flights to Warsaw and Prague, starting June 2025, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Tickets available now.

South Korea welcomed 9.11 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2024, marking a 66.8% increase from last year as tourism rebounds.

Delta continues to deal with major flight cancellations following a Microsoft IT outage, affecting 15% of its operations and leaving travelers frustrated.

Ryanair shares plunged 14% on Monday after the airline reported a 46% drop in quarterly profit and warned of lower fares in the coming months.

Air France-KLM has expressed concerns over potential financial setbacks due to the Paris Olympics, projecting a substantial decrease in travelers to and from the city this summer. As the city gears up to host the international sporting event later this month, the airline anticipates losses ranging from €160 million ($172 million) to €180 million ($193 million), as tourists are deterred by anticipated high prices and possible flight disruptions between July 26 and August 11. The group has increased flight capacities to accommodate Olympic spectators, yet it expects normal travel patterns to resume post-Games, with hopeful demand in late August and September.…

Tourists deterred by high costs and disruptions are expected to impact Air France’s revenue during the Olympics.

In the latest travel and tourism development report released by the World Economic Forum on May 21, 2024, Japan has been ranked as the third most desirable global travel destination. The report underscores Japan’s abundant natural and cultural resources along with its efficient transportation systems, placing it just behind the United States and Spain, the top two countries on the list. Japan previously held the first position in the 2021 report, which was influenced by different assessment criteria during the coronavirus pandemic. The analysis reveals Japan’s strength in cultural attractions, where it ranks second globally, thanks to its extensive archaeological sites and a broad spectrum of…