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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•12
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•28
FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix
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FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula 1 will return to Sepang for the first time in nine years after Malaysia agreed … FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand PrixRead more

by Timothy•26 July 202626 July 2026•10
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict

Brussels Airport welcomed almost 11.7 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, despite industrial … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflictRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202616 July 2026•7
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
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United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more

by Timothy•20 June 202630 June 2026•79
Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks
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Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks

Brussels Airlines has received assurances from its fuel suppliers that kerosene deliveries are secured for the … Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeksRead more

by Timothy•7 May 20267 May 2026•26
European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisis
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European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisis

European airlines and the European Commission are preparing for a potential jet fuel shortage that could … European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisisRead more

by Timothy•16 April 202615 April 2026•29
European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel
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European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel

European airports are facing a growing risk of aviation fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle … European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travelRead more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•13
Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
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Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines

Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct … Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlinesRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202625 March 2026•53
“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
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“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”

“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more

by Timothy•9 March 202631 August 2026•78
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