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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Seven community partnership agreements have been signed to launch new health projects in Al Ahsa, valued at 62 million riyals. The agreements were announced on 9 November 2026 and target health facilities for citizens and residents in the Eastern Province.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
Hotel payments for Russian tourists are being reversed in the Maldives starting October 18, 2026, and similar banking difficulties are reported in Seychelles, Thailand and South Africa. The situation affects travelers, hotels and tour operators relying on Russian visitor spending.
eTurboNews 3 min read
Cayman Islands are now the most visited Caribbean destination for holiday experiences, based on 2026 stayover data. The trend takes effect immediately and applies to travellers planning Caribbean trips.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Expedia Group disclosed a $676 million spend on three acquisitions in the first nine months of 2026, marking its most active dealmaking since 2015. The purchases target B2B services and an AI trip‑planning startup, signalling renewed buying activity across its portfolio.
Skift 3 min read
Laguna Beach will host the Sawdust Winter Fantasy festival and related art events from 20 November to 20 December 2026. The programme runs throughout that period and targets travellers seeking cultural and coastal experiences in Southern California.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Travelers can now plan visits to winter solstice festivals in Japan, Iran, Germany and Mexico, featuring Tōji baths, Shab‑e Yalda gatherings, German Weihnachtsmärkte and Mexican Las Posadas, as highlighted in a 9 Nov 2026 article.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Mastercard and Glyde have introduced a virtual card platform for B2B travel payments in Southern Africa. The partnership takes effect immediately and targets travel agencies, intermediaries and corporate travel managers who will benefit from enhanced security and faster settlement of supplier invoices.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Public reservations for the Hallmark Christmas Cruise 2027 begin on 12 November 2026 at 11 a.m. ET, following a loyalty‑member presale on 10 November 2026. The four‑night cruise departs Fort Lauderdale on 8 November 2027 and visits Grand Bahama Island.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Italy’s Ministry of Tourism is launching the Che Spettacolo l’Italia! film tourism programme, with the official call for proposals opening at 10:00 on 10 November 2026. The one‑year experimental scheme targets film and television producers and aims to turn Italian towns, villages and landscapes into travel attractions.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Sigmaringen in Baden-Württemberg is being promoted as a heritage tourism hub, offering historic castle visits, medieval town walks and Danube Valley outdoor activities for travellers seeking cultural and nature experiences.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Tourism Ireland has launched a programme of approximately 720 commercial appointments to attract international conferences, corporate meetings and incentive travel in 2027 and beyond. The initiative was announced on 9 November 2026 and targets Irish tourism businesses and British travel buyers.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
