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Thailand will reduce its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 60 countries, including India, from September 15, 2026.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh are strengthening their roles as global aviation hubs, using international connections to convert transit journeys into hotel stays, attractions and wider tourism spending. However, this expansion faces growing financial pressure from aviation fuel costs, currency volatility and blocked airline revenues. These challenges can affect fares, route capacity and the
The UK reaffirms support for Cambodia’s border communities through peacebuilding, education, mine clearance and sustainable regional development.
InstaeVisa expands human-led visa assistance as digital travel authorisations and evolving immigration rules reshape international travel.
Eurostar launches its ChatGPT app, allowing travellers to search routes, check schedules and plan European rail journeys through AI.
Germany’s hydrogen trains connect Lower Saxony, Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven, advancing sustainable rail travel and greener tourism across northern Germany.
Taiwan’s tourism sector is facing significant weather-related disruption as torrential rainfall affects southern and eastern parts of the island, raising flood, landslide and transport concerns for travellers. Official weather warnings show that the immediate threat is being driven by strong southwesterly winds and a low-pressure system producing intense rainfall. Current official information does not support
Phuket’s southwest monsoon is reshaping beach holidays across Patong, Karon and Kamala as rough seas, strong winds and dangerous currents increase pressure on swimming, marine excursions and coastal tourism. The island remains open to visitors, and tourism activity continues across Phuket. However, conditions along the exposed west coast can change quickly during the monsoon, making
Bahrain and other Gulf tourism economies are entering a period of heightened economic uncertainty as the United States intensifies sanctions against Iran, increasing pressure on regional trade, financial networks, shipping and energy markets. The sanctions directly target Iran and entities linked to its oil, financial, military and commercial networks. However, their wider effects are being
The United States has expanded economic pressure on Cuba through new sanctions targeting state-linked organisations and individuals, creating fresh uncertainty for tourism investment, infrastructure development and international business activity across the Caribbean nation. The latest measures include restrictions affecting Cuban state-owned enterprises connected with strategic economic sectors, alongside individuals and organisations linked to the government.
Shangri-La Toronto is preparing to transform the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival season into an immersive luxury hospitality experience combining accommodation, cinema-inspired dining, wellness rituals and private entertainment. The downtown hotel will provide festival visitors with a sophisticated base close to Toronto’s major cultural and entertainment districts during the 51st edition of TIFF. Its September
Japan’s Tohoku and Kyushu regions are offering travellers compelling alternatives to the familiar Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka tourism route, combining efficient railway connections with samurai heritage, seasonal festivals, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and centuries-old craftsmanship. Located at opposite ends of the country, the two regions showcase dramatically different sides of Japan. Tohoku stretches across six prefectures in northeastern
