Travel & immigration news

What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.

Tourism Cebu airport launches #FlyViaCebu campaign to boost Visayas connectivity The Discover the Visayas #FlyViaCebu campaign has been launched by Mactan‑Cebu International Airport, offering reduced connection times for domestic and international‑to‑domestic transfers. The initiative takes effect immediately and targets travellers using the airport as a hub for Visayas island hopping. · 3 min read · Travel Daily Media

Immigration & visas English

Canada designates 200,000 new PR spots for 2027 across economic, family and humanitarian pathways

Canada has earmarked 200,000 extra in‑Canada permanent‑resident places for 2027, split between economic, family and humanitarian streams. The allocation was published on Nov. 5, 2026 and applies to workers selected by provinces, Ukrainian nationals with family in Canada, approved‑in‑principle humanitarian applicants and spouses, common‑law partners and children of citizens or permanent residents.

CIC News 3 min read

Tourism English

Trinidad and Tobago inter‑island ferry service connects Port of Spain and Scarborough

The Trinidad and Tobago Inter‑Island Ferry Service continues to link Port of Spain and Scarborough, providing sea transport and an online booking platform for residents, domestic holidaymakers and international visitors. The service runs year‑round, with journeys typically lasting three to three and a half hours, and includes vehicle carriage on eligible sailings.

Travel And Tour World 3 min read

Immigration & visas English

Manitoba nominates 488 workers in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities

Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program has issued 526 Letters of Advice to Apply, with 488 invitations directed to candidates employed in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities occupations. The invitations were released on Nov. 5, 2026 and target workers seeking provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

CIC News 3 min read

Tourism English

World Food Day 2026 Event Held in Riyadh Focuses on Innovation and Food Security

The World Food Day 2026 celebration was held in Riyadh from 29 to 31 October, featuring sessions on food innovation, safety and sustainability. Organized by the Saudi Producers and Distributors Association with King Saud University, the event gathered government, academic and industry participants to support Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read

Tourism English

Fadel Shaker Performs Sold‑Out Concert in Jeddah on 5 November

Fadel Shaker performed a sold‑out concert on 5 November at the Abadi Al‑Jouhar Arena in Jeddah, with tickets disappearing in under 45 minutes after the event was announced. The show, backed by the General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Season, featured guest appearances by Turkish qanun player Aytech Dugan, Mohammed Shaker, and Lebanese singer Yara.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 2 min read