From 2026, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will tighten eco rules on hotels, tours and transport, reshaping Middle East travel with unified, enforceable sustainability standards.
Oman Air’s new Muscat Kigali nonstop route from June 2026 will deepen Oman Rwanda ties, unlock faster Gulf to East Africa links, and support fresh trade, tech and eco tourism growth.
Discover how Helsinki and nine Finnish cities are transforming 2026 travel with record tourism, new rail links, cultural flagships and sustainable city to nature itineraries across coast, lakes and Arctic.
Princess Cruises taps executive Sophia Lief to lead strategic growth and partnerships, signaling an aggressive push in premium cruising with new ships, expanded Europe deployment and deeper trade and brand alliances.
Elmina Castle in Ghana is entering a sensitive tourism revival, blending UNESCO backed conservation, digital upgrades and community led projects to turn this former slave fortress into a sustainable heritage travel hub.
Malaysia targets Indonesian travelers for Visit Malaysia 2026, blending surreal nature, halal-friendly comfort, short flights and shared culture into immersive, higher-spend escapes from Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and beyond.
AIDA Cruises unveils immersive, high-tech trade show booths for 2026, showcasing cabin mockups, sustainable innovations and exclusive rewards to convert pent-up European cruise demand into earlier, higher-value bookings.
Emirates flight EK261’s Airbus A380 diverted to Accra after cargo smoke warnings, landing safely in a rare superjumbo visit that highlighted strict safety protocols and Kotoka International Airport’s capabilities.
New 2026 national park rules will freeze fees for Americans but sharply raise costs and add ID checks and surcharges for international visitors, reshaping how the world accesses U.S. public lands.
Deadly Val d’Isère avalanche in Vallée Perdue kills two French off piste skiers on January 10, 2026, highlighting high avalanche risk, terrain traps and the life saving importance of proper safety gear.
Wildfires from Cape Town to the Garden Route are disrupting peak season travel, closing roads, forcing evacuations and reshaping safety planning for tourists heading to South Africa’s southern coast.
