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Danube marketing campaign launched by Austria, Germany and Hungary

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (317+ words) The project was unveiled at ITB Berlin 2026 and formally signed by all partners. It would however materialize with marketing initiatives by the 3rd quarter of 2026. "Discover your Danube" introduces a shared umbrella brand for Germany, Austria and Hungary, positioning the river…...

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travelmole.com > news > laos-vietnam-rail-project

Laos-Vietnam railway project to boost regional tourism connectivity

9+ hour, 56+ min ago  (362+ words) Laos has taken a major step toward reshaping its transport network after the National Assembly approved, in principle, the first phase of a 562-kilometer standard-gauge railway linking Vientiane with Central Vietnam's Vung Ang deep-water port." The project, seen as transformative…...

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travelmole.com > news > uber-luxury-chauffeur-service-blacklane

Uber and Blacklane to expand premium global chauffeur services together

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (290+ words) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Blacklane announced on March 30, 2026 an agreement for Uber to acquire Blacklane, as Uber continues its expansion into luxury and executive travel. Founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2011 to bring quality and consistency to travel, Blacklane connects guests…...

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travelmole.com > news > faa-landing-restrictions-lead-to-san-francisco-flight-delays

FAA landing restrictions lead to San Francisco flight delays

22+ hour, 31+ min ago  (209+ words) New Federal Aviation Administration safety restrictions could result in months of minor disruption for fliers at San Francisco International Airport. SFO is undergoing runway and taxiway upgrades. The FAA has prohibited simultaneous landings on adjacent side-by-side runways. This means landings…...

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travelmole.com > news > wttc-hong-kong-tourism

WTTC: Hong Kong poised to re-emerge as global travel hub

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (404+ words) Hong Kong SAR, China, can reclaim its status as a top destination for international travelers by investing in key source markets, new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows. The WTTC report, Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR,…...

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travelmole.com > news > chicago-tourism-supercharges-uk-travel-trade-engagement

Chicago tourism supercharges UK travel trade engagement

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (252+ words) Chicago tourism officials have wrapped up a series of high-profile industry events in London to strengthen relationships with key travel trade partners. Choose Chicago's Tourism and Global Development team presented at a host of high-profile industry events in the capital....

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travelmole.com > news > fred-olsen-travel-acquires-dorset-travel-agency

Fred. Olsen Travel acquires Dorset travel agency

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (205+ words) Fred. Olsen Travel has acquired a new independent travel agency in southern England. Saville Travel in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, is now part of Fred. Olsen Travel, and becomes its 24th retail store location. The travel agency has been in business for…...

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travelmole.com > news > star-alliance-ita-airways

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance, boosting global connectivity

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (202+ words) Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier's integration into the world's largest airline alliance. ITA Airways, which flies over 16 million customers every year, adds more than 350 daily flights to the…...

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travelmole.com > news > bomb-threat-delays-cruise-departure

Bomb threat delays cruise departure

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (209+ words) Cruise ship passengers had their departure delayed in Southern California on Monday due to a bomb threat. It led to a temporary lockdown at the B Street Cruise Terminal, Port of San Diego. It briefly stopped the turnaround functions for…...

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travelmole.com > news > philippines-avoid-oil-supply-shortage

Philippines boosts fuel reserves to protect travel industry stability

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (432+ words) The Philippines has reinforced its fuel security buffer, extending national oil reserves to nearly 51 days as authorities accelerate procurement efforts amid ongoing global supply uncertainty. They are also seeking to shield the country's travel and tourism sector from potential disruption....