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Hamad International Airport Reports Record-Breaking Year in 2024
Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The airport continues to strengthen its role as a key global hub for airlines and passengers. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an 10% year-on-year increase, while a total of 2.6 million tonnes of cargo handled, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the airport managed 41.3 million bags, reflecting a 10% increase in baggage handling efficiency.
Japan asks Australian tourists to be more adventurous and travel out of season
With the number of Australian tourists visiting Japan surging, officials in the island empire have made a plea to their Pacific neighbours to be more adventurous when choosing among Japanese destinations.
4 out of 10 American women plan to travel alone in 2025
4 out of 10 women are planning to travel solo in 2025, a study from Future Partners, a tourism research company, has found. They surveyed 4,000 Americans to discover their travel plans for 2025 in comparison to the past year.