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
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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
Malaysia hiking safety has moved into the national spotlight as calls grow for a full review of standard operating procedures covering hiking, trekking and hill-climbing activities across the country’s popular outdoor destinations. The review push follows rising concern over missing hikers, injuries and fatal incidents on hills and forest trails. Safety advocates say Malaysia’s outdoor
Canada wildfire warning 2026 is drawing national attention as federal officials forecast rising wildfire danger through the summer, with British Columbia expected to face the most sustained elevated risk and several other regions also being monitored for changing fire conditions. The latest federal update reported 65 active wildfires across Canada, including six classified as out
Thailand flight cancellations have disrupted passenger movement across Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with listed schedule withdrawals affecting international and domestic routes to Kuwait City, Techo International Airport, Hat Yai and Bangkok. The disruption was concentrated mainly at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand’s main international gateway, where seven cancellation entries were listed across regional, long-haul and domestic services.
India flight cancellations have disrupted passenger movement across major domestic and international routes, with 25 services listed as cancelled across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, affecting travelers bound for destinations including Dubai, Hong Kong, Leh, Srinagar, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Coimbatore and Mumbai. The cancellations, listed across Thursday, Friday and Saturday schedules, involved multiple airlines and
Germany has joined other major travel markets, including Japan, Italy, France, Canada, South Korea and Sweden, in facing mounting pressure from a global jet fuel price shock that is raising concerns for airlines, airports, travelers and tourism businesses ahead of the peak travel season. The disruption has been driven by sharp energy market volatility linked
Discover how the new Portugal high-speed rail fleet tender is set to revolutionize European tourism, slashing travel times between Lisbon and Porto.
