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Q&A: Jaquie Pantoja on why humanity is ?essential? to healthcare comms in 2026

InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen gathers together some of her favourite furniture and design items she came across at Melbourne Art Fair 2026.

Colombia’s Tayrona National Park, a premier tourist destination, remains closed indefinitely due to environmental damage and unauthorized construction. Originally part of the annual ecosystem regeneration program, the closure was extended after heavy rains caused significant damage to trails and infrastructure. Compounding the situation, illegal buildings were constructed without permits, complicating efforts to restore the park. This prolonged shutdown is having a severe economic impact on Santa Marta’s tourism sector, with local businesses, tour operators, and workers facing substantial financial losses as tourist activity slows.

Oliver Hospitality, a well-respected hotel and restaurant management company based in Nashville, has announced the appointment of Chris Delgado as the new General Manager of The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. With an impressive track record of over 15 years in hotel management, Chris Delgado is set to bring his wealth of expertise in guest services, operations and hotel openings to this vibrant property. Located in Sarasota’s thriving Rosemary District, The Sarasota Modern is renowned for its iconic pool deck, two unique on-site dining concepts and close proximity to the stunning Lido Key Beach.

Ladakh and New Delhi took centre stage at the 33rd South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026, where ministers, industry leaders and travel professionals came together with a shared sense of optimism about India’s future as an experience‑rich, year‑round destination for global travellers. The atmosphere at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi, reflected both celebration and urgency as stakeholders spoke of tourism not just as leisure, but as livelihood, culture and community empowerment.

The planned upgrade of the Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar has been temporarily put on hold, leaving passengers and local travelers waiting for a revised schedule. Originally set to begin on March 1, 2026, the extension was intended to increase capacity with longer 20-car trains, improve travel convenience, and strengthen rail connectivity between the two key cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The Railway Board cited operational and logistical considerations for the delay, emphasizing that updates will be shared once the issues are resolved, while the existing service continues to operate on its current route with eight-car coaches.

In the world of high-stakes diplomacy and economic development, sometimes the fastest way forward is behind the wheel of a race car. On February 24, 2026, a significant meeting in Yerevan signaled that Armenia is no longer content with being a spectator in the global sports arena. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan sat down with a high-level delegation from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), led by Secretary General for Sport Valerio Iachizzi, to discuss a partnership that could redefine the nation’s brand.

Thousands of travellers suffer across Asia today as 2,687 delays and 54 cancellations were recorded across eleven major Asian airports. The most operationally impacted airlines by volume included AirAsia (329 delays at Kuala Lumpur), Singapore Airlines (110 delays at Singapore Changi), Malaysia Airlines (160 delays at Kuala Lumpur), Japan Airlines (84 delays at Tokyo Haneda; 19 at Fukuoka), All Nippon (70 delays at Tokyo Haneda; 13 at Fukuoka), China Airlines (47 delays at Taiwan Taoyuan), EVA Air (45 delays at Taiwan Taoyuan), Lion Air (42 delays at Jakarta; 50 at Sultan Hasanuddin), and IndiGo (126 delays, 2 cancellations at Mumbai; 87 delays, 2 cancellations at Delhi; 55 delays at Bengaluru).Airlines with concentrated cancellations included Batik Air (23 cancellations, 36 delays at Jakarta; 9 cancellations, 17 delays at Sultan Hasanuddin), Iran National Airlines Corp. (3 cancellations at Imam Khomeini), SpiceJet (3 cancellations, 28 delays at Mumbai; 1 cancellation, 30 delays at Delhi), and Akasa Air (2 cancellations at Bengaluru; 1 cancellation at Delhi).Other prominent carriers experiencing delays included Air India (103 delays at Mumbai; 88 at Delhi; 11 at Bengaluru; 6 at Singapore Changi), Scoot (91 delays at Singapore Changi), AirAsia X (24 delays at Kuala Lumpur), Garuda Indonesia (18 delays at Jakarta), Citilink (22 delays at Jakarta; 6 at Sultan Hasanuddin), Delta Air Lines (4 delays at Tokyo Haneda), and United (3 delays at Tokyo Haneda).Airports affected were Kuala Lumpur International (754 delays), Singapore Changi (376 delays), Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji (331 delays, 5 cancellations), Delhi – Indira Gandhi (284 delays, 4 cancellations), Jakarta – Soekarno-Hatta (229 delays, 23 cancellations), Tokyo Haneda (215 delays, 3 cancellations), Taiwan Taoyuan (159 delays, 1 cancellation), Bengaluru International (130 delays, 2 cancellations), Fukuoka (110 delays, 3 cancellations), Sultan Hasanuddin (93 delays, 9 cancellations), and Imam Khomeini (6 delays, 4 cancellations).Countries impacted include Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, and Iran.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has become the centre of travel turmoil this week as flight operations were significantly disrupted, with 77 flights delayed and 6 cancelled, leaving anxious travellers stuck in terminals or scrambling for alternatives. Passengers expressed frustration and fatigue as unexpected changes rattled schedules at one of Canada’s busiest airports. The wave of delays and cancellations rippled through domestic and international routes, adding pressure on airport staff and airlines to rebook and support affected flyers.

Tauck’s small ship cruise offerings for 2027 include new voyages for the Galapagos Islands, as well as a new Baltic Sea itinerary. Tauck is looking to build on its success with unique, culturally rich itineraries, expanding offerings for travelers looking for small, curated cruises. New for 2027, Tauck will offer a Baltic Sea cruise, as well as additional sailings for returning favorites in the Galapagos, Aegean, and Iberia regions.

Pet-friendly travel to Abu Dhabi will become more convenient for pet owners because the Emirate introduces complete new regulations which permit companion animals to enter hotels and tourist sites under strict supervision. Industry insiders confirmed that the update demonstrates current travel trends which treat pets as family members included in all types of vacations from city breaks to staycations to Gulf getaways.

Prosecutors increasingly rely on cellphone location data, messages and cryptocurrency trails to reconstruct timelines and link suspects to crimes.

Outraged Spirit Airlines passengers face flight disruptions as the twice-bankrupt carrier struggles with staffing shortages, canceling 250-plus flights in February.

Recent winter storms along England's southwestern coast have uncovered the preserved remains of a 17th-century ship at Studland Beach in Dorset, according to archaeologists.

A Delta flight's engine failure sparked a fire during takeoff from the Savannah airport, forcing an emergency return. "We lost left engine straight out here," the pilot said.

After years of health struggles, Carly Pearce now manages her heart inflammation condition pericarditis and encourages others to listen to their bodies.

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Four were killed and six were wounded in a shooting in Cuban territorial waters involving a U.S. speedboat as Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Caribbean summit.