Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Milan Cortina 2026, sold as a low cost, eco friendly Winter Olympics, now faces soaring public spending, unfinished infrastructure and environmental backlash that could leave Italy with lasting Alpine scars.
From February 5, 2026, Mexico’s revamped e‑visa and fast‑track entry for Brazilians promise quicker trips, revived Cancun tourism, and smoother business travel between Latin America’s two largest economies.
SAS will launch new non-stop Copenhagen flights to Dubai, Bangkok, and Phuket in Winter 2026/27, boosting Nordic connectivity, cutting journey times, and strengthening Copenhagen as a long-haul leisure hub.
Air Cambodia’s record Boeing 737 MAX order at the Singapore Airshow signals a modernized flag carrier, greener flights and wider Asia connectivity, reshaping Cambodia’s tourism and trade growth prospects.
Delta Air Lines elevates Matt Long to lead Europe and Africa, sharpening its premium and corporate travel strategy as transatlantic and Africa routes become central to the carrier’s international growth plans.
Jet2’s biggest ever Greece programme for Summer 2026 brings 30,000 extra seats, new routes and longer seasons, giving UK travellers more regional departures and quieter shoulder-season escapes across 15 Greek airports.
From 30 January 2026, Singapore’s new No Boarding Directive will let airlines block Indian passengers before departure if passports, visas or SG Arrival Cards fail strict advance checks.
Wildfire smoke is rapidly redrawing the global travel map, forcing tourists, airlines and destinations from Canada to Australia to rethink peak seasons, safety planning and where climate smart travelers go next.
Jamaica’s tourism heartlands are rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, with strict safety standards and resilient infrastructure as travel agents steer responsible visitors back to support long-term community recovery.
US travelers face a stricter “no permission, no travel” reality as the UK’s ETA, tougher US ESTA checks and new e visas across Brazil, Canada and Mexico reshape 2025–2026 trip planning.
Severe winter storms are hitting northern Morocco with red and orange alerts, bringing dangerous rain, mountain snow, and travel disruption from February 2 to 4, 2026, especially around Chefchaouen and Tangier.
Discover New Zealand’s Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, a remote March celebration where daring local ingredients, serious cooking and community spirit create one of the world’s most underrated culinary pilgrimages.
