Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-03-29

  • Bangkok hit by the worst earthquake tremors in nearly 70 years (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 11:32:50)
    Bangkok hit by the worst earthquake tremors in nearly 70 years, with at least four dead and more missing. Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged and flights suspended. PM Paetongtarn warns residents to stay on guard for aftershocks as rescue teams search for survivors.
  • A Night of Decadence Awaits at the Exclusive Chef’s Table Events at Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 08:02:12)
    Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Chef’s Table events in April and May, promising an exclusive culinary journey that celebrates the finest flavours of the region, led by renowned Michelin-starred chefs.
  • Northeast Asia set to surpass $30 billion annual online travel bookings by 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 05:49:24)
    The future of Northeast Asia travel is online, with Phocuswright predicting that the region will break through another barrier in online travel bookings by 2026, reaching $30 billion.The latest Phocuswright Northeast Asia Travel Market Report 2023-2027 cites several forces at play.  New demand, demographic and strategic dynamics will further reshape travel across the decade as the slump-to-recovery period will transform into stepped growth of overall gross bookings through 2027.
  • Munich unlocks tourism potential with data-driven insights (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 05:47:27)
    While iconic districts like Altstadt, Maxvorstadt, and Schwabing continue to dominate the city’s tourism scene, emerging neighborhoods such as Glockenbach and Schlachthof are gaining recognition as hidden gems. Despite attracting fewer visitors, these areas boast an impressive satisfaction score of 86, proving that travelers who explore beyond the main attractions enjoy unique and rewarding experiences.
  • Airlines are pouring millions into AI – so why are charter sales stuck in the 90s? (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 05:45:00)
    Airline IT investment is at its highest level since 2019, with spending on AI and automation surging – BA alone has committed £100 million to such initiatives. The global AI market in aviation, currently valued at $1.6 billion, could reach $40.4 billion by 2033. *Yet, commercial charter divisions are still drowning in manual email enquiries and handling bookings with pen-and-paper workflows.
  • Cloudbeds report signals new priorities for hostels in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 05:43:09)
    Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today released the second edition of its annual State of Hostels report.The findings point to a shift in focus for hostelers in 2025. As labor shortages persist and travelers become increasingly price-sensitive, 2025 is emerging as the year of optimizing performance – with hostel operators under pressure to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • RWANDAIR CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF CONNECTING RWANDA AND ZAMBIA (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-29 05:42:27)
    RwandAir is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its direct flights to Lusaka, Zambia. Since its inception on March 27, 2015, the frequency of flights between the two capital cities has increased from three flights a week to daily flights. This growth has played a pivotal role in fostering bilateral ties between the two nations and contributing to the tourism industry in both countries.Over the past decade, the route has been instrumental in increasing tourism in both countries. It has also contributed to the growth of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) and student exchange programs. The increase to daily operations between the two destinations aligns with the airline’s commitment to enhance intra-African connectivity and meet passengers’ evolving needs.