Tour operators and hotels are noting a significant increase in solo travelers within their customer base and are taking steps to further accommodate this growing travel niche.

Israel is considering building a rail link between its Mediterranean and Red Sea ports that could carry passengers 350 kilometers from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea in two hours.

It could also provide a freight transport alternative to Egypt's Suez Canal.

As Myanmar witnesses rapid growth in inbound travel, travel agents in the country have also reported a surge in outbound travel among Myanmar nationals.

As part of its strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, airberlin is significantly extending its range of flights to Abu Dhabi and Phuket as of 25th March. A new addition is its daily flight from Dusseldorf to Abu Dhabi scheduled to start on 25th March.

Roomkey versus Expedia - Roomkey.com has been created by six of the world's biggest accommodation chains, aiming to take substantial business away from well established online travel agencies such as Expedia and Priceline.

AirAsia X and its technology partner, Optiontown, have launched a new service, called Empty Seat Option (ESo), which offers passengers travelling in Economy an option to get all three seats in a row for a nominal fee.

The coup caused anarchy in Addu. Police and the military have withdrawn from the city and are now concentrating to keep the airport secure.

Singapore's international visitor arrivals reached 13.2 million in 2011, a new high and exceeding the year’s forecast range of 12-13 million.