Nadi, Fiji — Fiji Airways revamps onboard dining, service rituals and storytelling to move into the world-class airline tier.

NADI, Fiji — Visitors who step aboard a Fiji Airways jet this winter may feel as if they have landed in a boutique Fijian resort long before wheels touch down in Nadi. That is no accident. The national carrier has spent the past six months tearing up its service playbook—menus, plating, cabin rituals and even inflight storytelling—in a bid to be counted among the world’s elite airlines.

Indonesia introduces All Indonesia digital arrival card that consolidates immigration, customs and health forms for travelers entering Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya and Batam.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Planning to touch down in Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya or Batam next year? Pack your sunscreen and sarong, but make room on your smartphone as well. Indonesia’s government is phasing out paper arrival paperwork in favor of a compulsory digital arrival card, part of a nationwide push to modernize entry formalities and tighten border security.

Beitou hot-spring region welcomes travelers as Wellspring by Silks Beitou announces full opening and complete guest services, according to a press release.

BEITOU, Taiwan — Vacationers drawn to the steamy valleys and therapeutic waters of this hill-side enclave have a new address to bookmark: Wellspring by Silks Beitou is now officially, completely open, according to a press release by Silks Hotel Group.

Singapore-based Banyan Group is staging 100 days of celebrations to welcome its upcoming 100th hotel opening, offering travelers limited-time perks worldwide. SINGAPORE — A brand that began with a single hideaway in Phuket nearly three decades ago is preparing to notch its century mark.

Kolkata, India—A new Skyscanner report shows 82% of Indian travelers plan 2025 trips around festivals like Durga Puja, Onam and Holi, redefining cultural tourism in India.

KOLKATA, India — Long dominated by postcard beaches and luxury palaces, India’s travel wish list is being rapidly rewritten by its own cultural calendar.

Bangkok, Thailand offers travelers 200,000 free domestic flights for trips between September and November, covering fares up to THB 3,500.

BANGKOK, Thailand — Visitors eyeing Thailand’s sun-splashed beaches, emerald jungles and lesser-known heritage towns have fresh incentive to expand their itineraries this fall: the government plans to hand out 200,000 free domestic flights, hoping to steer arrivals beyond Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai during the September-to-November low season.

Mumbai, India braces for intense rainfall as a red alert grounds flights, stalls trains and closes schools. What travelers need to know now.

MUMBAI, India — India’s financial capital woke up to a crimson-coded weather warning Wednesday, forcing airlines, rail operators and city officials to scramble as monsoon downpours flooded streets and tracks from Mumbai to the neighboring coastal districts of Raigad and Ratnagiri.

Global travel hubs from Bali to Barcelona are quietly adding new penalty fees, a trend that could surprise unprepared visitors.

BANGKOK, Thailand — Travelers booking flights and rooms this year may notice a new line on their invoices: fines for breaking property or carrier rules. A recent story surfaced on EIN Presswire under the headline “Why resorts and airlines are slapping tourists with fines” points to a growing pattern of punitive charges that can catch vacationers off guard, particularly across Southeast Asia and popular European hot spots.

Ubud, Indonesia — Four Seasons Resort Bali debuts a riverside Fitness Hub with gym, private studios, recovery lounge and Fit Bar for holistic traveler wellness.

Bali’s lush uplands just outside Ubud have long lured travelers seeking serenity. Now the jungle-fringed Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is giving wellness-minded guests another reason to linger: an all-new Fitness Hub opening August 12, 2025, according to a press release by Four Seasons Resort Bali.

 

Istanbul, Turkey — A practical guide for LGBTQ travelers on navigating safety, laws, and cultural norms while visiting Turkey amid ongoing rights concerns.

ISTANBUL, Turkey —Turkey’s mix of ancient wonders, lively bazaars and budget-friendly cosmetic clinics draws millions of visitors a year.