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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Kudzu Festival 2026 will be held near Walterboro, South Carolina from 13 to 15 November, featuring 25 electronic acts and on‑site camping. The event runs midday Friday through midday Sunday and is open to attendees aged 21 and over.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
The Saudi pavilion received the Best Pavilion award at the closing ceremony of the 29th Algeria International Book Fair (SILA 2026). The award was presented on 7 November 2026, recognizing Saudi Arabia’s cultural presence among exhibitors from 51 countries.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
The Saudi Embassy in Cairo has opened a 24‑hour Smart Engineering Center to monitor and manage the Prophet’s Mosque systems. The centre operates around the clock, using interactive screens and five advanced technologies to track 31 assets and resolve over 4,500 operational observations recorded in the past six months. It aims to boost efficiency and service quality for worshippers and visitors.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
Ripa Real Estate has opened the Najd 6 town‑house project on 24 October 2026 and is advancing construction of Najd 7 in Riyadh’s Al Arid district, under a 1.1 billion SAR investment plan supporting Vision 2030.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
The cruise vessel HEBRIDEAN SKY – NASSAU docked at Algiers port at 07:30 on Saturday, bringing 106 tourists of various nationalities, chiefly British. The arrival is part of a promotional effort by Algeria's National Tourism Office and Magic Tour agency.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
Algeria will present a multi‑dimensional cultural exhibition at the third African Cultural and Creative Industries Fair (CANEX WKND 2026) in Lagos, Nigeria, running from 5 to 8 November 2026. The participation highlights Algerian heritage, crafts, and performing arts for visitors and delegations.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
Vietnam's VinFast – Trong Dong Stadium will open on 31 July 2027, offering 135,000 seats and positioning Hanoi as a hub for major international sports and entertainment events. The venue is managed through a partnership between Vingroup and Legends Global, aiming to attract large‑scale competitions and cultural programmes.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Algeria's dossier containing five royal burial monuments has been accepted for the initial UNESCO World Heritage evaluation stage. The decision was announced on 8 November 2026 and applies to the listed sites across several Algerian provinces.
Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read
Zimbabwe has launched a campaign urging its overseas diaspora to invest in tourism and hospitality projects, a move announced at World Travel Market 2026. The initiative targets Zimbabweans living abroad and aims to channel their financial resources into infrastructure, accommodation, cultural and rural tourism ventures.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
The Iraqi Tour Guides Union announced a simplified visa issuance process for Iraqi travelers to Jordan, aiming to double the number of Iraqi visitors in the coming period. The change is intended to stimulate cross‑border tourism and does not specify a start date.
Arab Union for Tourist Media (الاتحاد العربي للإعلام السياحي) 3 min read
Amadeus CFO Carol Borg said AI travel agents will continue to use aggregators rather than Amadeus for flight bookings. The comment was made during the Q3 2026 earnings call on November 6 and applies to the broader travel distribution ecosystem.
Skift 3 min read
