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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
India has begun a two‑month international Digi Yatra trial at seven major airports, allowing eligible Indian e‑passport holders on selected Air India and IndiGo flights to use biometric identity verification. The programme runs from November 2026 through December 2026 and targets passengers departing from the listed airports.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Chiang Mai has been ranked the safest city in ASEAN, scoring 78.0 in NUMBEO’s mid‑2026 safety index. The ranking was released in November 2026 and applies to anyone assessing travel safety in the region, including tourists, business visitors and long‑term residents.
TTR Weekly 3 min read
The International Civil Aviation Organization has appointed Pegasus Airlines Chairperson Mehmet T. Nane as an ICAO Global Ambassador, with a term running from October 2026 to October 2028. The appointment marks the first Turkish private‑sector executive to hold this role and focuses on workforce development, gender and youth inclusion, and sustainability within civil aviation.
Travel Daily News 3 min read
Fiji is targeting tourism growth on remote islands as new resort projects advance and airport upgrades are under consideration. The shift is ongoing and focuses on destinations such as Rakiraki, Koro Island and the Lau Group, aiming to broaden visitor options beyond traditional holiday centres.
Travel And Tour World 3 min read
Tourism Ireland announced a promotional programme aimed at German and Austrian tour operators to boost Northern Ireland visits in 2027. The initiative was unveiled on 2 November 2026 and targets operators and travellers from those two markets.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Oman will host the 2026 ME GCCM telecom wholesale conference in Muscat, showcasing the Sultanate's expanding role as a global hub for high‑capacity, reliable digital connectivity backed by Omantel's ongoing investments in submarine cables, terrestrial networks and data centres.
Wejhatt (جريدة وجهات) 3 min read
EU border guards denied entry to 22,455 people in 2025 because they had already spent the full 90 days allowed in a rolling 180‑day period. The data, covering the whole EU, shows the 90‑day limit became the second most common reason for refusal, affecting roughly one in six rejected travelers.
SchengenVisaInfo 4 min read
European city tourism priorities are shifting to emphasize local economic, social and environmental benefits, as discussed at the City Destinations Alliance Autumn Conference in Verona from 19‑21 October 2026, affecting destination managers and policy makers across Europe.
Travel Daily News 3 min read
Manchester’s Christmas markets begin on 6 November 2026, running across ten city‑centre sites until 22 December with extensions at Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens to 3 January 2027, attracting domestic and international visitors alongside football matches and concerts.
Travel And Tour World 4 min read
Paris Society will open four new hospitality concepts in the United Arab Emirates, with venues slated to launch between late 2026 and early 2027. The expansion targets diners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, adding Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian and Greek experiences to the local market.
Travel Daily News 4 min read
Two new reports released on 3 November 2026 warn that glacier melt in Greenland and Antarctica is now occurring at a rate roughly six times higher than in the 1990s. The findings target policymakers, climate researchers and travelers to polar regions, highlighting urgent climate‑related risks.
Wejhatt (جريدة وجهات) 4 min read
