Travel & Food news · 27 October 2026
Vietnam Airlines Wins World's Best Culinary Airline at 2026 World Culinary Awards
Vietnam Airlines became the first Asian carrier to claim the World's Best Culinary Airline title at the 2026 World Culinary Awards ceremony held in Jamaica. London Heathrow also scooped the top prize for airport dining.
Singapore Launches 'A Moment to Savour' Restaurant Collaboration Series at Marina Bay
Visa, Marina Bay Sands, UOB and the Singapore Tourism Board have unveiled a premium six-month dining programme pairing top Singapore restaurants with celebrated international chefs from Seoul to Mumbai. Bookings open on 28 October 2026.
Indian Festive Travellers Pivot to Sri Lanka, Japan and Vietnam, Agoda Reports
A new Agoda report finds that Indian travellers are planning the 2026 festive season abroad with strong intentionality, driving Sri Lanka search growth to 262% year-on-year and Japan to 125%. Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo top the international city searches.
Busan Targets Repeat Visitors From China, Taiwan and Hong Kong With Food and Culture Campaign
Busan is running an autumn 2026 tourism campaign built around food and cultural experiences to encourage visitors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to return. International arrivals in the first half of 2026 rose 43.9% compared with the same period in 2025.
Finland Invites the World's Singles to a Culinary Dating Adventure in Helsinki and Tampere
Visit Finland's 'Finnish Dinner Date' initiative is offering 16 international singles a fully funded four-day food experience in February 2027, pairing regional tasting menus by top local chefs with winter landscapes and group dining in Helsinki and Tampere. Applications close November 10.