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Tourism Zaghouan and Tozeur Promotional Days in Tunisia Run 2‑7 November 2026 The National Office of Traditional Industries has opened promotional days for the governorates of Zaghouan and Tozeur, running from 2 to 7 November 2026 in Tunis. The event targets local artisans, women craftswomen and small producers, offering direct market access and highlighting Tunisia's cultural heritage for visitors. 4 November 2026 · 4 min read · Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية)

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Booking Holdings reports $1B FTC complaint impact on revenue

Booking Holdings announced a $900 million revenue reduction and a $100 million loss tied to a potential FTC complaint against its Priceline brand. The figures were recorded in the company's third‑quarter filing and reflect the financial exposure that could arise if the FTC seeks restitution and penalties exceeding $1 billion. The announcement affects the firm, its Priceline customers and the broader travel‑booking market.

Skift 3 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Laos boosts heritage conservation and green infrastructure in 2026

Laos is rolling out heritage‑conservation and green‑infrastructure projects across major cities in 2026, targeting historic towns and urban centres. The programmes start this year and affect tourists, residents and businesses in the listed locations.

Travel And Tour World 4 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Halabja Pomegranate Festival bans cars, adds shuttle buses for visitors

The 12th Halabja Pomegranate Festival will prohibit private car entry and provide dedicated shuttle buses for visitors. The traffic measures take effect during the three‑day festival held this year and apply to all attendees.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 4 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Cancún to Host Opening Stage of 2026 World Aquatics Open Water Cup

Cancún will host the opening stage of the 2026–27 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup on 6–7 November 2026. The competition marks Mexico’s return to the circuit after an eleven‑year gap and involves athletes from at least nine nations.

Travel And Tour World 4 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Ascott Thailand launches roadshow in Seoul and Taipei

Ascott Thailand is conducting a travel trade roadshow in Seoul and Taipei, announced on 4 November 2026, targeting agents, corporate buyers and MICE planners from South Korea and Taiwan to promote its Thai portfolio and upcoming developments.

TTR Weekly 4 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

H World partners with Agoda in five-year APAC expansion deal

H World Hotel Management and Agoda have signed a five‑year strategic cooperation agreement to boost H World’s hotel network across the Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership was announced on 4 November 2026 and will guide the opening of roughly 70 new hotels over the next five years, linking hotel owners with Agoda’s distribution reach.

TTR Weekly 3 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Booking.com launches 30% off 11.11 Super Sale in APAC and Middle East

Booking.com is running a 30% discount Super Sale from 9 to 16 November 2026 for travellers in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, covering bookings for stays up to 31 December 2027.

TTR Weekly 3 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Japan tax refund 2026: New customs‑verification system starts 1 Nov

Japan will require international visitors to pay the full consumption tax on eligible purchases and claim refunds only after customs confirms the goods are leaving the country. The new system begins on 1 November 2026 and applies to shoppers departing from seven major airports.

Travel And Tour World 5 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Wealthy buyers drive surge in Southeast Asian branded residences

Branded residences are expanding rapidly across Southeast Asia as affluent buyers look for inflation hedges and long‑term lifestyle assets. The trend was highlighted on 29th October at HoSkar Night Manila and targets high‑net‑worth investors and multigenerational families.

Travel Daily Media 3 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Fairmont opens its 100th hotel – Fairmont New Orleans now open

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened its 100th hotel, the Fairmont New Orleans, marking a return to the city after two decades. The opening was announced on 3 November 2026 and affects travelers planning visits to New Orleans as well as the local hospitality market.

Travel Daily Media 3 min read

Tourism 3 November 2026 English

Finnair launches daily Helsinki-Melbourne via Bangkok and expands Thailand network

Finnair has introduced a daily Helsinki–Melbourne route that transits Bangkok, effective 25 October 2026, and is boosting its Thailand schedule to up to 31 weekly flights, with a seasonal Krabi service returning on 26 November 2026. The changes affect passengers travelling between Europe, Australia and Thailand.

Travel Daily Media 4 min read