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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Oman will host the EWPC 2027 wedding planners conference, announced by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism during its participation at the World Travel Market in London. The event, slated for 2027, aims to bring together around 500 industry professionals from more than 80 nations to showcase Oman's diverse venues, heritage sites and hospitality services, strengthening the Sultanate's tourism profile.
Wejhatt (جريدة وجهات) 4 min read
TripAdvisor confirmed that CEO Matt Goldberg will leave his post, with the departure taking effect on February 16. The change was announced on November 5, 2026 and applies to the company's executive leadership and governance structure.
Skift 4 min read
Cliff Atkinson has been appointed president of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, taking the role on November 9. The appointment becomes effective on November 9 and affects guests, casino patrons and visitors to the observation tower, as the new leader will oversee all aspects of the property’s operations.
Travel Daily News 4 min read
Emirates posted a 66% decline in first‑half net profit to AED 3.3 billion, but fuel‑hedge gains of AED 7.1 billion kept the airline in the black. The figures cover the first half of fiscal 2026‑27, ending September, and affect investors, passengers and industry watchers.
Skift 3 min read
Canada’s refugee protection system now requires claimants to submit personal evidence within 30 days of referral, replacing the previous hearing‑based deadline. The amendment took effect on November 3, 2026 and applies to all refugee claimants whose cases are referred after that date, with a temporary 60‑day window for referrals between November 3, 2026 and January 3, 2027.
Immigration News Canada 5 min read
New Zealand inbound tourism increased 9% to 3.71 million arrivals in the year ending August 2026. The growth is reflected across major airports and source markets, highlighting a broader visitor economy.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Aer Lingus flight EI402 was forced to land at Évreux Air Base in France after a coordinated bomb threat on 5 November 2026, affecting the 151 passengers and six crew members on the Dublin‑Rome route.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
The Balearic Government has prohibited new holiday apartments in multi‑family residential buildings across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The rule was announced on 5 November 2026 and applies to travelers, owners and operators of such accommodations.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Russia plans to introduce a ticket surcharge beginning in 2027, adding a 500 rouble fee to domestic flights and a 1,000 rouble fee to international services. The measure aims to fund domestic aircraft production and will affect passengers purchasing tickets for flights operating to or from Russia, pending final approval.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
InvitedHome has launched a new collection of ten luxury vacation homes in Big Sky, Montana, opening reservations for the Winter 2026 season and expanding its portfolio to eleven mountain destinations across the American West.
Travel Daily News 4 min read
Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced four senior appointments to lead operations and business development across its Indian portfolio. The appointments were announced on 5 November 2026 and affect the group’s properties throughout the Eastern Himalayas and other leisure destinations.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
