21:12
Türkiye’s tourism transformation hits new records
Türkiye’s tourism sector is breaking records, with new strategies and culture, putting the country firmly on the global map.
13:13
Türkiye’s AJet Airlines set to begin flights to Barcelona, Madrid
Türkiye’s low-cost carrier AJet, a branch of Turkish Airlines, will launch its first-ever direct flights from Ankara to Barcelona and Madrid this October.
15:55
South Korea-China
South Korea welcomes Chinese tourists: Short-term visa-free entry from late September
China can visit South Korea without a visa from the end of September until June next year. Seoul made the announcement for temporary visa-free entry to tourist groups on Wednesday (6 August).
11:30
Japan Travel
Visiting Japan will get more expensive by 2026
Japan will end tax-free shopping for foreign visitors in November 2026 and before that, it will introduce dual pricing, visa pre-approval, and visitor caps at major attractions this year, according to official announcements and media reports.
13:38
China visa-free entry
China grants visa-free entry to citizens of 75 countries
China has significantly relaxed its entry restrictions, with establishing unilateral visa-free access and mutual visa exemption arrangements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa processes and encourage global engagement.
11:06
Argentina - China
Argentina eases visa rules for Chinese travellers amid closer ties with Beijing
Argentina will no longer require visas for Chinese citizens holding valid U.S. entry visas to enter the country for tourism or business, the government said on Monday, in a move reflecting warming ties between Buenos Aires and Beijing.
13:00
MOSCOW TO PYONGYANG
Direct flights between Moscow and Pyongyang launched
The Nordwind airline will launch direct flights between Moscow and Pyongyang from 27th July, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced.
14:07
US AND IRAN
U.S. State Department warns Americans: Do Not Travel to Iran
U.S. State Department has announced a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian-Americans, about the continuing severe risks of travel to Iran.
10:14
China Iran
China urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran despite ceasefire
China has again warned its citizens against travelling to Iran due to ongoing security concerns, despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Israel.
13:09
EU UCPM
EU arranges flights from Jordan and Egypt to bring citizens back from the Middle East
Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.
11:00
Trade tensions and plane delivery delays challenge airline growth
Global airline growth faces major hurdles from rising trade barriers and ongoing plane delivery delays amid record passenger numbers.
13:27
Coins are ruining Giant’s Causeway—and it’s costing £30,000
Tourists are being warned not to jam coins into the iconic Giant’s Causeway rocks as the practice is causing lasting damage to the 60-million-year-old formation.
02:00
Canada
Canada issues travel warning for France citing elevated terrorism threat
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for France, warning citizens to exercise a “high degree of caution” due to an elevated threat of terrorism, according to a statement issued on Monday.
10:52
Thailand to launch digital arrival card for foreign visitors
Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travellers to Thailand, regardless of visa status or length of stay, must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before being allowed entry into the country.
14:20
Hot air balloon tourism in Türkiye reaches record high
Türkiye’s skies were more crowded than ever in 2024, as hot air balloon tourism soared to a historic high with a record-breaking 933,195 tourists taking flight across seven scenic regions.
12:16
Japan to further ease border control ahead Expo 2025 Osaka
Starting this week, three major Japanese airports will introduce new electronic kiosks to streamline immigration and customs checks. This will simplify the current process, which requires passports to be shown multiple times.
03:35
Britain launches electronic travel permit for EU visitors ahead of wider border reforms
From Wednesday, European visitors to Britain will need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving, as the UK implements new pre-entry screening measures to tighten border controls.
13:24
Dubai wellness retreat
Dubai's $545M tallest wellness retreat to open in 2028
Dubai is set to revolutionize wellness with Therme Dubai, a 500,000-square-foot retreat in Zabeel Park, opening in 2028. Combining leisure, healthcare, and entertainment, this futuristic resort will offer a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors.
12:45
Iran welcomes tourism professionals from across the world
The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to bring together tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" taking place from 19 to 23 February.
16:59
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan look to simplify border crossing procedures
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.
12:27
Uzbekistan hires international consultant to develop national tourism strategy
Uzbekistan, with its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, strives to turn itself into a one of major tourist destinations. The government has hired an international consultant to tailor a roadmap to make Uzbekistan more attractive for tourists
15:45
Sustainable tourism is priority for only small minority
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled the “critical” gap between travellers’ desire for sustainable options and their actual behaviour.
11:07
AZAL Flights disruptions
Intense fog forces three AZAL flights to divert to Ganja airport
Intense fog at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport forced three AZAL flights—traveling from Istanbul, Moscow, and Tel Aviv—to be diverted to Ganja International Airport on January13ᵗʰ-14ᵗʰ . The fog caused significant delays, with special flights arranged to transport passengers back to Baku.
16:00
Palandöken Ski Resort becomes major Tourist Hub
Türkiye's tourism industry seeks opportunities to diversify its offerings. The country well known for summer resorts now tries to make a name for itself as a unique place to visit during the winter holidays.
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