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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Tourism New Zealand is redirecting its visitor strategy from peak‑season volume to off‑peak demand conversion and is adding an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. The change takes effect without a specified start date and targets international travellers and tourism operators in New Zealand.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
City of Dreams Manila has been ranked number one in the Travel and Leisure category of the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027 rankings. The announcement came on 9 November 2026 and applies to the integrated resort and its more than 4,000 staff members.
Travel Daily Media 3 min read
Australia’s tourism sector is transitioning from single‑day trips to longer regional stays, emphasizing self‑contained micro‑destinations, heritage festivals and farm‑based experiences. The shift is already underway, affecting leisure travellers seeking multi‑day staycations across regional Australia.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Dense fog warnings issued by the Met Office in Northern Ireland and Met Éireann in the Republic may slow journeys to Dublin Airport on Monday 9 November 2026. The alerts run until mid‑morning and affect passengers travelling south from Newry, Derry and surrounding counties.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
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
