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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Domestic passenger movements at Cairns Airport fell 5.3% in the September quarter of 2026, signalling a deepening slump for Queensland’s tropical holiday market. The decline coincides with higher fuel costs, fewer airline seats and rising holiday prices, affecting travellers and tourism operators alike.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Sri Lanka welcomed a record 168,625 international visitors in October 2026, the highest October total ever recorded. The figures were released on 9 November 2026 and apply to all inbound tourists.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Japan’s cruise tax refund rules now require shoppers to pay consumption tax at purchase and to complete customs verification either at the final Japanese port or at the international departure airport, depending on the cruise itinerary. The change takes effect on 1 November 2026 and applies to all cruise passengers eligible for tax refunds.
Travel And Tour World 5 min read
AsiaWorld-Expo’s Phase 2 expansion, featuring a new indoor arena for over 20,000 spectators, is slated to be completed by the end of 2028. The target was reaffirmed on 8 November 2026 and will shape bookings for corporate events and large‑scale conventions.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj announced an expansion to 34 licensed service companies, direct contracts with agencies in 58 countries and the inclusion of pilgrims from 75 additional countries for direct Hajj, effective for the upcoming 1448 AH season.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 4 min read
Greenland’s new international airport in Ilulissat opened on 29 October 2026, enabling direct flights from Copenhagen and larger commercial aircraft. The change takes effect immediately and affects tourists planning to visit the Arctic island, especially those targeting the Ilulissat Icefjord.
Tourism Review 3 min read
Booking Holdings disclosed a $1 billion financial impact from a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation on November 3, 2026, affecting the company’s third‑quarter results and its brands Booking.com, Priceline and Kayak.
Tourism Review 2 min read
Hotel reservations in Paris have fallen 1.9% and international air traffic dropped 7.8% for November and December 2026 because of ongoing social protests. The decline affects travellers planning visits during the last two months of the year.
Tourism Review 3 min read
Tour operators and destinations across Southeast Asia are redirecting focus to inland itineraries as West Philippine Sea tensions rise. The shift is already influencing travel providers, luxury expedition operators and regional hospitality firms, reshaping where and how tourists experience the region.
Travel Daily Media 3 min read
South Africa has broadened its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to include visitors from India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The change rolls out after phased additions in August and September 2026 and will replace the eVisa system entirely on 1 December 2026.
Travel Daily Media 4 min read
Accor will open the Novotel Bhilwara Resort and Spa in Rajasthan in 2026, adding a 144‑room property with vegetarian dining, event spaces and wellness facilities. The development targets business, leisure and wedding travellers in the Textile City of India.
Travel Daily Media 3 min read
