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European travel has entered a new digital-border era after the EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen area on 10 April 2026. The change affects short-stay visitors from outside the European Union, including travellers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Brazil. For tourism businesses, the shift […]
A new artificial intelligence-based heatwave forecasting model developed for the United Arab Emirates has achieved 96 per cent accuracy during testing, highlighting the growing potential of technology to strengthen extreme-weather preparedness across one of the world’s leading tourism and aviation hubs. The research model is designed to predict short-term heatwave risks in an arid climate
Odisha has launched the Go Adventure portal, a dedicated digital platform designed to strengthen adventure tourism and connect travellers with the eastern Indian state’s growing range of outdoor experiences. The initiative creates a central online destination for visitors exploring nature-based activities while supporting a wider push to develop safe, structured and sustainable tourism across Odisha.
British tourists travelling to Greece this summer are being advised to follow local airport instructions carefully as Europe expands its digital Entry/Exit System across the Schengen area. However, the latest official guidance provides an important Greece-specific update: Greek authorities have indicated that fingerprints and photographs will not be collected from UK travellers as part of
UAE travellers heading to Europe are entering a new era of border control after the European Union’s Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen area on April 10, 2026. The digital platform now records the arrival and departure of non-EU nationals visiting for short stays, replacing routine passport stamping with biometric and travel-document checks
Brussels Airport will begin introducing next-generation body scanners and CT hand luggage scanners from 2028, giving passengers a faster and more convenient security experience at one of Europe’s major aviation hubs. The upgrade will allow travellers to keep liquids, laptops, tablets and other electronic devices inside their cabin bags during screening, reducing one of the
Sri Lanka free ETA access has officially begun for nationals of 40 countries, giving eligible tourists a fee-free 30-day Electronic Travel Authorization and positioning the island as a more affordable and competitive destination in South Asia. The new policy took effect on 25 May 2026 and removes the standard ETA processing fee for selected countries
E-visas tourism growth is reshaping the future of international travel as developing nations use digital entry systems, lower visa fees and simplified approvals to attract more visitors, reduce border friction and strengthen local economies. The shift marks a major change in how countries compete for global travellers. Instead of treating visa processing only as an
Trip.com Group has unveiled a major AI-powered tourism strategy aimed at shaping the next stage of global travel growth, with new technology, partnerships and destination initiatives announced during its Envision 2026 Global Partner Conference in Shanghai. The company said the travel sector is entering a new expansion cycle driven by stronger international demand, smarter digital
Thailand digital immigration system upgrades are set to reshape how foreign visitors enter the country in 2026, as immigration authorities move further away from paper forms and toward a more streamlined digital arrival process. The shift builds on the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, known as TDAC, which replaced the traditional paper arrival card for international
South Korea has released new multilingual transport information to help foreign tourists understand how to pay for subways, buses, taxis, airport transfers and rail travel, addressing one of the most common arrival challenges for international visitors. The new South Korea tourist transport guide is designed to reduce confusion over foreign cards, prepaid transit cards, travel
AI flight monitoring is rapidly becoming one of the most important forces in global aviation, quietly changing how airlines, airports, and aviation authorities manage the passenger journey from departure planning to arrival. While travelers still focus on tickets, baggage, security, gates, and boarding times, artificial intelligence is increasingly working behind the scenes to analyze flight
