Alberta’s ruling United Conservative Party lost the south Calgary riding of Calgary-Shaw to Alberta NDP candidate Kyle Campbell by 582 votes in a Monday by-election, according to preliminary results from Elections Alberta. Campbell secured roughly 47 per cent of the vote in the contest, defeating UCP candidate Mike Derry just one month before the province’s … Read more
Thailand has officially scrapped its 60-day visa exemption for tourists, replacing it with a shorter 30-day tourist entry rule that affects travellers from Australia and dozens of other nations, according to government updates published in the Royal Gazette. Why Thailand Cut the Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days The Thai government reduced the visa-free stay period … Read more
Last-minute travel bookings are surging worldwide, with data from hotel management system company Sirvoy revealing that spontaneous holiday planning has become a dominant trend across multiple continents. According to Sirvoy Chief Customer Officer Nichlas Linderborg, every destination in the global top ten sees more than half of its accommodation bookings finalized within seven days of … Read more
According to Iran’s tourism ministry announcements, the government has called on all 31 provinces to organize national tourism events and exhibitions during the second half of the current Iranian calendar year. Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri stated that the nationwide push aims to promote domestic travel, support industry stakeholders, and strengthen national vitality following operational setbacks … Read more
Iran Air is actively exploring the resumption of commercial flights to Malaysia after a lengthy suspension, according to the Mehr news agency. Taher Abdolhay, chief executive of the state-owned flag carrier, discussed expanding the airline network and restoring services to East Asia during a meeting with Dato’ Wan Yusri, Malaysia’s ambassador to Iran. Restoring the … Read more
Travelers planning to navigate the New York City area this Labor Day weekend face mandatory adjustments across all major mass transit networks, as local transit agencies alter standard weekday schedules for the holiday, according to the MTA and NJ Transit. Commuters utilizing subways, buses, commuter rails, and regional transit systems must prepare for weekend timetables, … Read more
Thailand will officially reduce its visa-free stay permitted for tourists from 60 countries and territories from 60 days to 30 days starting September 15, according to the Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Interior regulations published in the Royal Gazette on August 31, 2026. The policy shift aims to tackle crimes involving foreign nationals while the … Read more
Despite paying roughly $1.10 more per gallon than during the previous Labor Day, motorists are refusing to cancel their holiday plans, opting instead to trim vacation budgets in other areas to offset the pain at the pump. Holiday Travel Demand Defies Rising Gas Prices National travel numbers remain high across airfare, cruises, and road trips, … Read more
Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing torrential rain, large hail, and a risk of a tornado that resulted in widespread power outages, localized flooding, and significant damage to public and commercial infrastructure, according to Environment Canada and local reports. Infrastructure Damage and Power Outages Across Toronto The … Read more
American Airlines is rolling out its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER featuring 144 premium seats, including 70 lie-flat Flagship Suites with sliding doors, as part of a broader fleet overhaul aimed at high-spending international travelers. According to American Airlines, the newly configured wide-body aircraft deployed on Wednesday serves key long-haul routes such as London, Tokyo, and … Read more