Vijay Arora
Editor, Travel Market NewsVijay Arora is the editor of Travel Market News, responsible for its coverage of the business of travel — aviation, tourism, hospitality, destinations and travel technology — for a global audience, with particular depth in Asia-Pacific.
Six months is common, not universal. Our 27-destination table from government sources shows who wants 6 months, 150 days, 3 months or just y...
Riyadh Airport Restrictions: Airlines Extend Saudi Suspensions
- 19 Oct
Riyadh's King Khalid airport now needs GACA permission for every flight, and most foreign airlines have kept Saudi suspensions until 24 Octo...
Expedia Antitrust Class Action Alleges Parity Rules Inflate Hotel Prices
- 19 Oct
A US class action filed on 2 October alleges Expedia's parity clause and search rankings keep hotel prices high on every channel. Expedia ca...
Thailand 1,000-Baht Departure Tax Draws Fire as Arrivals Fall 4.1%
- 19 Oct
Thailand's proposed 1,000-baht departure tax draws travel-agent loss warnings as foreign arrivals run 4.12% behind 2025. Consultation closes...
Bali Fuel Shortage: Rationing Extended to 23 October as Queues Ease
- 19 Oct
Bali has extended odd-even petrol rationing to Friday 23 October after a week of queues; purchases are capped at 20 litres per car and 3 per...
Western Sydney Airport Opens on 25 October With a Thin Flight Schedule
- 19 Oct
Sydney's second airport is due to take its first passengers on Sunday 25 October, but Cirium data show six or fewer daily departures over th...
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