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Tourism Malaysia Highlights Connectivity and Sustainable Travel at PTM 2026

DUBAI/KARACHI: Tourism Malaysia returned to Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) after a five-year hiatus, participating from 3 to 5 April 2026 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The participation marks a strategic re-engagement with Pakistan’s travel trade and consumers, as Tourism Malaysia showcases the country’s diverse tourism offerings in line with PTM’s theme, “Shaping the Future of Travel: Innovation, Sustainability & Global Connectivity.”

This renewed participation follows the last appearance at PTM in 2019 and underscores efforts by Tourism Malaysia to rebuild market momentum while strengthening long-standing partnerships with key stakeholders in Pakistan. The 2026 edition of PTM introduces enhanced programming, including curated thematic districts and industry-focused platforms designed to encourage collaboration, promote sustainable tourism solutions and support global connectivity.

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Air India Express Launches ‘The Flying Canvas’ Art Airplane

AIR INDIA EXPRESS UNVEILS THE FLYING CANVAS – INDIA’S FIRST ART‑WRAPPED AIRCRAFT

Wrapped in an original artwork by contemporary artist Osheen Siva, in partnership with the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the custom art livery for the airline’s new Boeing 737‑8 aeroplane is an extension of the airline’s Tales of India initiative, connecting people, places, and cultures.

Dubai/India, 26-March-2026:  Air India Express unveiled ‘The Flying Canvas’, a special art‑wrapped Boeing 737‑8 aeroplane (VT‑BWV), extending the airline’s long‑standing tradition of celebrating India’s cultural heritage through evocative aeroplane liveries.

The Air India Express fleet has served as a flying showcase of the nation’s cultural and artistic legacy, with variable tail art featuring adaptations from Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to national heritage monuments and representations of classical artforms like Kathakali, Kathak and Bharatnatyam.

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Trip.com teams up with Checkout.com to simplify payments for global travelers

  • Checkout.com brings local acquiring and digital payments expertise to help Trip.com offer faster, more reliable transactions for travelers around the world.
  • The partnership supports Trip.com’s global expansion, unlocking growth in key markets like Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UK, and North America.
  • Together, the companies are building a more intuitive travel booking experience, supporting the tourism industry as it scales in an increasingly digital economy.

Middle East —26 March 2026 — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payment company, today announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com. The collaboration supports Trip.com’s global expansion by enabling high performing payments and an effortless booking experience for its customers around the world as they plan their next adventure online.

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ATM 2026 rescheduled to August at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 March 2026: RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged.

The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety and well-being of customers, partners and colleagues, and to give the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend.

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Travel Interest from Filipino Community Remains Strong for UAE, says Pinoy Tourism   

16th March, Dubai – Interest in travelling to the UAE remains resilient among Filipino travellers, with visa inquiries and trip planning continuing steadily despite temporary disruptions to regional airspace. Travel service provider Pinoy Tourism says many visitors are continuing to prepare for upcoming trips while keeping track of travel updates, reflecting the enduring confidence travellers have in the UAE as a safe and welcoming destination.

Pinoy Tourism says many travellers are seeking visa guidance and travel updates before confirming their plans, indicating that visitors remain interested in travelling to the UAE while keeping a close watch on developments in the region.

Imtiaz Hussain Nasir, CEO , Pinoy Tourism

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