Tourism & Visa News
Everything a traveler needs, in one place: the latest tourism news, visa and entry-rule updates, and new destinations worth discovering — curated from official authorities and UN Tourism, each linked to its source so you can plan with confidence.
Turkey and Denmark Sign Museum Cooperation Agreement on the Bubon Site
The Turkish Minister of Culture announced that Turkey has signed a museum cooperation agreement with Denmark within a regional dialogue unde
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Saudi Arabia: A Tourism Challenge Begins with the Psychological Impact of Security Threats
Saudi Arabia faces a non-traditional challenge in its tourism sector, where any security alert may primarily affect perception and trust rat
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Airbus collaborates with the Medical Tourism Association to expand medical travel
Emirates Airlines announced signing an agreement with the Global Medical Tourism Association aimed at promoting medical, wellness, and long-
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flydubai Holidays expands its portfolio and redesigns its digital platform
flydubai Holidays is expanding its portfolio of destinations and hotels while launching a new digital platform, in response to increased dem
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Banyan Group Acquires Majority Stake in Newmark Hotels Reserves
The Banyan Group will acquire a majority stake in Newmark Hotels Reserves, adding a new dimension to the company's portfolio of hotels, reso
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Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai Shows Sector Resilience Despite Challenges
Despite geopolitical tensions, the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai demonstrated global tourism sector continuity and confidence. The eve
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Hilton Plans to Target the Mid-Market in Saudi Arabia After Success in Luxury Segment
Following its significant success in the luxury hotel segment, Hilton is now targeting the mid-market sector in Saudi Arabia. Turkey serves
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Thailand Launches Platform for Innovation in Tourism Technology
The Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) launched the 'Amazing Thailand Innovation Gadget' platform with the National Innovation Agency. This pl
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Thailand Promotes Film Tourism at TIFF 2026
The Thai Tourism Authority (TAT) launched a campaign at TIFF 2026 to promote filming locations in Thailand and its production environment, a
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Gardashevich Calls for Responsible Tourism at Arab Travel Expo 2026
Dr. Alexandra Gardashevich-Slavoljiga, Executive Director of the Global Tourism Network, emphasized that sustainable tourism alone will not
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Asian Tourism Corridor - GCC Emerges as Key Driver of Tourism Growth
Travel leaders at the ATM 2026 exhibition affirmed that the tourism corridor between Asia-Pacific and the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC
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Dubai Airline's First Steps: Returning to Pre-War Capacity by Year-End
The CEO of Dubai Airlines expects the company’s capacity to return to pre-war levels by year-end, following a sharp decline. Reports indicat
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E-commerce to Lead Travel Market in UAE by 2030
A new study from VIDEC, presented at the ATM 2026 conference, forecasts that digital channel bookings for air travel in the UAE will reach 5
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Adıyaman Begins Construction
The four-star DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the Turkish city of Adıyaman is under construction as part of Hilton's plan to build over 120 ho
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TAT Highlights Thailand's Cinematic Production Power and Natural Beauty as a Tourism Destination at TIFF 2026
During TIFF 2026, the Thai Tourist Authority (TAT) showcased Thailand’s cinematic production strength and natural beauty as a tourism destin
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ATM 2026 Celebrates Creativity and Innovation at Its Exhibitions
At the ATM 2026 exhibition held at Dubai World Central, six participants were honored for their innovative booth designs, commercial functio
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TAT Strengthens Global Golf Tourism Links in Thailand
At the Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2026, the Thai Tourist Authority (TAT) connected 49 international buying companies with 63 Thai vendors thr
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Abu Dhabi Hopes F1 Races and Events Will Offset Hotel Guest Decline
Abu Dhabi relies on domestic demand and the return of a packed calendar of events to recover from a 14.2% drop in hotel guests, which signif
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Airbus Signs 11 New Partnerships at ATM 2026
Airbus announced the signing of 11 new partnership agreements on the second day of the Arabian Travel Market 2026, aimed at strengthening co
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DormaKaba Acquires Hotel Software Company Alliants
DormaKaba announced the acquisition of British hotel software company Alliants, aiming to integrate its access management products with digi
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Can Airlines Verify Electronic Visas?
Travelers can obtain electronic visas within minutes, but verification at check-in may be complex due to over 100 countries issuing electron
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Agoda Launches General Beta for AI Travel Assistant
Agoda announced the launch of its general beta phase for a new AI travel assistant within its mobile app, combining budget planning for trip
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حفل 'مسيحي' يجذب آلاف الزوار إلى موقع مَحايرس التاريخي في الأردن
استقطبت حفلة عزف أوبرا هاندل 'المسيح' أكثر من 2500 شخصًا إلى موقع مَحايرس التاريخي في الأردن، وهو المكان المرتبط بقديس يوحنا Baptist. يأتي ه
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Bangkok Art Fair 2026 Highlights the City as a Global Arts Destination
The Bangkok Art Fair 2026 transforms into an extensive urban art experience, turning temples, museums, and public landmarks into part of a c
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Airbus Signs Seven Tourism Partnerships at ATM 2026
Airbus signed seven agreements with tourism boards from multiple countries during the ATM 2026 exhibition, including the Caribbean Islands,
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TAT Links Thai Design with Tourism Destinations Through 'Fashion for the World'
The Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) will host an event called 'Fashion for the World' at ICONSIAM Center from September 18 to 20, 2026. The
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Trans Nusa Airlines begins flights between Bali and Phuket
The Thai Tourism Authority welcomes Trans Nusa Airlines' first flight between Bali and Phuket, which carried 174 passengers at full capacity
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TAT Expands 'Nihao Month' to Boost Chinese Tourism Demand
The Thai Tourist Authority (TAT) announced the expansion of the 'Nihao Month' campaign for 2026, aiming to increase the number of Chinese vi
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IAPCO and IFES Renew Their Strategic Partnership
The International Association of Professional Tour Operators (IAPCO) and the International Federation of Travel Agencies (IFES) announced th
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International Tourism Rises 2% in Q1 2026 Despite Challenges
International tourist arrivals increased by 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis in Mar
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GCC: Tourism Resilience Tops ATM 2026 Agenda
At the ATM 2026 conference, government officials emphasized that preparedness, multilateral cooperation, and emergency plans are essential f
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PATA and ATTIA Sign Cooperation Memorandum in Tourism Technology for Asia-Pacific
The Asian Travel Association (PATA) and the Asian Tourism Association (ATTIA) have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to streng
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Neramit Amphawa Festival Highlights the Water City of Samut Sakhon
The Thai Tourism Authority (TAT) presents the Neramit Amphawa Festival from September 11 to 20, 2026, transforming Samut Sakhon’s renowned '
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NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta Hotel Opens in Dubai
NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta officially opened its doors in Dubai, following the transformation of Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel. The hotel
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TAT Promotes Thailand as 'Wellness is the New Luxury'
During the Gastech 2026 exhibition in Bangkok, attended by over 50,000 global energy professionals, Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) showc
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Sheikh Mohammed Inspects Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, where modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart
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Rixos Enters Thailand Through Hotel Rehabilitation in Phuket
The global hotel developer Innisfree will establish a large resort and waterfront destination in Phuket as the new Rixos brand location in T
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The Aircraft Fleet is a Barrier to Etihad's Growth with China and Africa
The CEO of Etihad Airways, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, said the limited fleet is the main obstacle to achieving the airline’s growth ambitio
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Thailand emphasizes entry rules to focus on high-quality tourism
Thailand announced new measures to restrict visa-free stay durations, which may impact longer trips and the real estate market more signific
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