Sri Lanka Plans Free Visas for 40 Nations to Lift Tourism
Sri Lanka prepares to expand its free visa regime to 40 countries as global tensions and air travel disruptions weigh on tourist arrivals and revenue.
Sri Lanka prepares to expand its free visa regime to 40 countries as global tensions and air travel disruptions weigh on tourist arrivals and revenue.
Conflicts, security fears and political tensions are reshaping where and how people travel in 2026, cooling demand in some regions while redirecting it to others.
Palma de Mallorca Airport introduces dedicated British passport lanes to keep holiday traffic moving as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System reshapes border checks.
Flight cancellations and rolling delays in Georgia, California, Texas and Florida are stranding travelers as major carriers struggle to recover today’s fragile schedules.
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is doubling down on comfort-focused economy products as global airlines chase higher-yield cabins and long-haul transit traffic through regional hubs.
Seattle Center’s 2026 Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival turns the city into a springtime cultural hub, drawing thousands for art, food, and performances.
Greece is rolling out the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System alongside key Schengen countries, reshaping how non‑EU travellers enter and leave Europe.
KLM Flight 123 from Amsterdam to Paris was forced to turn back to Schiphol after a reported bird strike, causing hours of disruption for travelers.
Katsina State and Nigeria’s tourism federation are advancing PPP projects that aim to turn historic northern cities into a leading cultural tourism powerhouse.
Nashville’s 2026 Earth Day Festival turns Centennial Park into a showcase for clean energy, zero‑waste events and climate‑focused transit, signaling a new phase in the city’s green shift.
Within Croatia’s Elaphiti archipelago, Šipan blends Guinness-listed olive density, Dubrovnik Republic heritage and low-key tourism into one of the Adriatic’s most fertile island retreats.
Set in the Sahyadri hills, the Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival blends adventure tourism, rural culture and eco-conscious experiences in Maharashtra’s Satara district.
A fresh US aviation safety alert tied to a runway incursion is rippling across transatlantic networks, unsettling France-bound travel and forcing last-minute schedule changes.
Pierre, South Dakota ushers in spring with the Lake Sharpe Showdown, seasonal food events, workshops and cultural gatherings that turn April into a citywide celebration.
Air Canada will launch nonstop flights from Toronto and Montreal to Tenerife South in October 2026, creating the first direct link between North America and the Canary Islands.