Travel & Food news · 10 October 2026
Asia-wide flight chaos after missile strike on Riyadh airport
A cascade of delays and cancellations swept Asia and the Gulf on 10 October after Houthi missile strikes closed Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport earlier in the week.
Hong Kong's Bar Leone named world's best bar for second year
Bar Leone in Hong Kong retained the top spot on The World's 50 Best Bars 2026, with coverage dominating travel pages on 10 October.
Delhi chosen to host WTTC Global Summit 2027
The World Travel & Tourism Council named New Delhi as host of its 2027 Global Summit, picking India from 22 bidding destinations at the Malta meeting.
Ryanair unveils first 29 new routes for summer 2027
Ryanair opened bookings on the first 29 new routes of its summer 2027 schedule, with regional UK airports at the centre of the expansion.
Four Seasons announces cliffside Tangier resort with 99 keys
Four Seasons unveiled plans for a 99-room cliffside resort at Cap Malabata, Tangier, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, with 27 standalone villas.
Thailand's 30-day visa-free rule bites as tourists adjust
Three weeks after Bangkok halved its visa-free stay to 30 days for 60 countries, travel pages revisited the fallout for long-stay tourists on 10 October.
Dubai Michelin Guide 2026 nearly doubles, KIGO gets first star
The fifth Michelin Guide Dubai almost doubled in size, with Japanese restaurant KIGO winning its first star and Orfali Bros rising to two.
Vancouver cruise season closes at record 1.4 million passengers
The Port of Vancouver headed into the final sailings of 2026 with a record 1.4 million cruise passengers and 358 ship calls, as Norwegian Encore prepared to close the season.
Thai Vietjet opens daily Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok route at 90% load
Thai Vietjet launched its first direct Malaysia service on 9 October, with the Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok daily flight reporting an initial load factor of around 90%.
London pastry star opens Islington cafe Clementine
A new 20-cover Islington cafe from one of London's leading pastry chefs opened on 10 October, among a wave of autumn openings headlined by Time Out.