Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines announce an interline partnership, expanding travel options between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and several key international destinations.

MENA Newswire News Desk: The UAE’s tourism sector is showing strong growth, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which targets AED100 billion in investments and seeks to boost the sector’s GDP contribution to AED450 billion by 2031. The UAE’s ongoing investment in tourism infrastructure has paid off, with international tourist arrivals and hotel bookings hitting record numbers.…

In 2023, Tokyo saw a record 19.54 million international visitors, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic.

Private jet travel has seen a 15% decrease in the first half of the year, marking a significant downturn.

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.

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

Japan ranks third globally in the World Economic Forum’s travel and tourism index, just behind the US and Spain.