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Aviation & Travel examines the airlines, airports, routes, connectivity, travel policies, and market developments influencing how people move around the world and how destinations compete for international visitors.

The Great Wall Just Got a Lot Easier to Reach: China’s Visa-Free Welcome to British Travellers and What It Means for Tourism97 per cent of Chinese visitors to the UK arrive by air, with 88 per cent of seat capacity on direct routes concentrated on London-bound services — 60 per cent of which land at Heathrow.

The Great Wall Just Got a Lot Easier to Reach: China’s Visa-Free Welcome to British Travellers and What It Means for Tourism

Published February 17, 2026 by Staff Writer

After years of bureaucratic barriers and diplomatic frost, China has flung open its doors to British passport holders — and the tourism, business, and aviation sectors are already taking note…

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Saudi Arabia Announces 2026 Future Aviation Forum To Convene Global Aviation Leaders, Extends Record-Breaking Aviation GrowthThe General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) launched the Forum whilst announcing a third consecutive year of record-breaking aviation growth for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Announces 2026 Future Aviation Forum To Convene Global Aviation Leaders, Extends Record-Breaking Aviation Growth

Published February 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Tourism Reporter) – The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from 20-22 April, bringing together more than 11,000 global aviation experts and leaders, including ministers,…

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Dubai Tourism Sets Third Consecutive Record: 19.59 Million International Visitors in 2025“For the third year in a row, Dubai’s tourism sector has achieved record-breaking figures,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, in a widely shared statement.

Dubai Tourism Sets Third Consecutive Record: 19.59 Million International Visitors in 2025

Published February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Tourism Reporter) — Dubai capped 2025 with another milestone in its post-pandemic tourism resurgence, welcoming a record 19.59 million international overnight visitors — a solid 5%…

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Airline Routes Launching in 2026 That Could Change Global Travel PatternsAmong the most closely watched developments is Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, which has publicly outlined plans to build a global network aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism and aviation strategy.

Airline Routes Launching in 2026 That Could Change Global Travel Patterns

Published February 6, 2026 by Staff Writer

Abuja (Tourism Reporter) — The global aviation map is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades, as airlines accelerate network expansion, open new long-haul corridors, and reposition hubs…

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Heathrow Ends 100ml Liquid Rule: Passengers Can Now Carry Up to 2 Litres in Hand LuggageThe rollout, completed on January 23, 2026, ends an era that began in 2006 when global aviation authorities imposed the 100ml rule in response to security threats involving liquid explosives.

Heathrow Ends 100ml Liquid Rule: Passengers Can Now Carry Up to 2 Litres in Hand Luggage

Published January 23, 2026 by Staff Writer

London (Tourism Reporter) — In a major boon for globetrotters weary of the long-standing hassle at airport security, London’s Heathrow Airport has officially scrapped its 100ml liquid restriction for carry-on…

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