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Bahrain:

  • Gulf Air continues operating its temporary network via Dammam to April 2026 to Paris, London, Mumbai, Nairobi, Cairo, Chennai, Bangkok, Manila, Casablanca, and Frankfurt. Gulf Air (Mar 31)

Special Updates on the Ongoing Situation in West Asia

Kuwait:

  • Kuwait Airways will resum operations from Kuwait International Airport, restoring flights to 17 destinations from April 26, following the reopening of the country’s airspace after a temporary suspension. Gulf News (Apr 24)

  • Kuwait Airways announced the resumption of commercial flights to and from Amman, Jordan, via Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia, starting April 5. Kuwait Times (Mar 30)

  • Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, effective April 24, 2026, operating via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Kuwait Times(Apr 19)

  • Kuwait Airways resumes flights to and from Cairo, Egypt, operating 4 times a week via Dammam. Arab Times Kuwait News (Mar 22)

Qatar:

  • Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its network across the West Asia, announcing the return of passenger flights to Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil in Iraq starting on May 10. Also, Qatar Airways reintroduced freighter services to Baghdad from May 7, 2026. Aeronews Global (May 6)

  • Hamad International Airport (HIA) announced on April 26 the resumption of operations by additional interntaional airlines, as flight activity to and from Doha continues to expand. The Peninsula Qatar (Apr 26)

  • Qatar Airways confirmed it would be increasing its operations to and from Dubai, with a fourth added on June 15 before the fifth daily flight will be introduced later this summer 2026. Condé Nast Traveller (Jun 5)

Saudi Arabia:

  • Flynas, Flyadeal and major international airlines extend cancellations. Time Out (Mar 17)

  • The Embassy of India in Riyadh is obtaining individual transit visa approvals from the Saudi Government. Priority is given to stranded Indian nationals, especially those on tourist or short-term visas to transit through Saudi Arabia from Bahrain. These transit visa requests are referred by the Embassy of India in Bahrain to the Embassy of India in Riyadh.

    Indian and Saudi carriers have resumed normal operations in Jeddah and Madinah. Indian nationals can travel to India by checking flight availability. Embassy of India, Bahrain, Embassy of India, Riyadh (Mar 9)

  • Saudi Arabia's new airline, Riyadh Air, will launch daily flights between Riyadh and Dubai on June 18. The National (Jun 11)

The UAE:

  • The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that all airspace restrictions have now been lifted, bringing flight operations across the country back to normal. Emirates and Etihad Airways are scaling up, now operating at roughly 80 percent and 75 percent of pre-conflict capacity. Travel Leisure (May 2)

  • Emirates is currently operating to over 100 destinations, with a reduced schedule. Emirates (Apr 22)

The Americas:

Canada

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Flights to and from Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv (TLV) remain suspended until September 7, 2026, inclusive.

Source: Air Canada Mar 26, 2026

Air Canada extends halt of Tel Aviv and Dubai flights until Oct. 24.

Source: The Times of Israel Jun 11, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Canada hotels record strongest rate growth since 2024.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Tourism spending edges up in Q1 2026: Statistics Canada.

Source:Retail Insider Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Vancouver tourism boosted as RItz-Carlton's Luminara made its first call at Canada Place.

Source: Travel and Tour World Jun 29, 2026

Air Canada launches direct Ponta Delgada-Toronto flights.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 15, 2026

Mexico

Destination Headlines:

Mérida, Mexico’s airport continues growth streak as passenger traffic tops 1.7 million.

Source: Caribbean Journal Jun 14, 2026

IATA expands cargo services in Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay.

Source: Breaking Travel News Jun 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

Royal Caribbean still has plans for a Perfect Day Mexico.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 5, 2026

Hyatt expands Mexico portfolio with two luxury all-inclusive resorts.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

USA

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Delta is extending its pause of service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv (TLV), with service suspended through Dec 18.

Source: Delta News Hub May 20, 2026

Delta is extending its pause of service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv (TLV), with service suspended through Dec 18. A nd New York JFK–Tel Aviv flights are scheduled to resume Sept 6.

Source: Arabian Business Jun 27, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Australian soccer fans drive near-100% surge in US travel bookings.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 25, 2026

Early numbers brighten the 2026 forecast for US hotels.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 12, 2026

Travel Updates:

Trump Administration to offer expedited US travel visa interviews for $750.

Source: Travel Pulse Jun 11, 2026

Brand USA launches ‘Get Facts. Get Going.’ toolkit to support informed travel planning to the US.

Source: Travel Trade Journal Jun 5, 2026

Northeast Asia:

China

Destination Headlines:

Ten million cross-border passengers: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport strengthens global gateway role.

Source: China Travel News Jun 29, 2026

China-Japan flights to drop 57% in summer travel peak amid geopolitical tensions.

Source: SCMP Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Tencent trials TenPayGo app as foreign visits to China rise.

Source: Jing Daily Jun 28, 2026

China Southern Airlines to start Daily Delhi–Guangzhou flights in September.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 15, 2026

Chinese Taipei

Destination Headlines:

Kaohsiung tourism campaign targets 28 million travellers across Asia.

Source: Travel daily News Jun 15, 2026

Chinese Taipei hotel market grows in the first quarter.

Source: Taipei Times Jun 4, 2026

Travel Updates:

EVA Air debuts the first Washington, D.C. to Taipei nonstop service.

Source: Local 3 News Jun 26, 2026

Chinese Taipei to offer US$250 bonus for returning tourists.

Source: Travel Weekly Asia Jun 25, 2026

Hong Kong SAR

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Hong Kong SAR-based airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai up to and including Tuesday June 30.

Source: Time Out Dubai May 11, 2026

Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until August 31.

Source: Conde Nast Traveller Jun 3, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Wego and Hong Kong Tourism Board partner to inspire year-round travel.

Source: Breaking Travel News Jun 29, 2026

No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: Hong Kong minister.

Source: South China Morning PostJun 5, 2026

Travel Updates:

HK Express begins Terminal 2 operations.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 11, 2026

Pixar Summer Fest to rock Hong Kong Disneyland from July 12 to August 31.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 25, 2026

Japan

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Japan airline has cancelled its Tokyo to Doha flights until July 31 and its Doha to Tokyo flights until August 1.

Source:Conde Nast Traveller Jun 3, 2026

Destination Headlines:

JTB to acquire major Asian DMC ‘EXO Travel’ to expand its global business.

Source: Travel Voice Japan Jun 25, 2026

Agoda sees surge in Japan festival travel interest.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Japan set to raise foreign visa charges fivefold from July 1; Filipino travellers exempt from higher Japan visa fees.

Source: Travel Tomorrow; TTG Asia Jun 29, 2026

Japan tourist hot spot Hakone aims to implement accommodation tax.

Source: The Straits Times Jun 29, 2026

Korea (ROK)

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Korea (ROK) to allow Iranians to overstay visas until conflict eases.

Source:The Korea Times Mar 8, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Korea (ROK) launches K-Chicken Belt to boost gastronomy tourism.

Source: The Korea Times Jun 29, 2026

Foreign arrivals in Korea (ROK) surpass 10 million, on course to new high.

Source: Inquirer.net Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance in December 2026.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Discounts on Express and Intercity Bus reservations for foreign tourists available until July 14.

Source: The Asia Business Daily Jun 15, 2026

Macao, China

Destination Headlines:

Macao hosts the Skal Asia Congress.

Source: TTR Weekly Jun 16, 2026

Sands China surpasses 15.7 million MICE visits in Macao.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 24, 2026

Travel Updates:

Eligible travellers can pass all 3 Macao-mainland joint checkpoints document-free.

Source: The Macao Daily Post Jun 26, 2026

Air Macau set to relaunch Manila route starting July 2.

Source: Macau Daily Times May 26, 2026

Mongolia

Destination Headlines:

Mongolia has added a 13th site to the UNESCO biosphere reserve network.

Source: Open Jun 15, 2026

Mongolia issues e-visas to 7,330 foreigners in January.

Source: Myanmar Digital News Feb 9, 2026

Travel Updates:

Hilton signs first hotel in Mongolia.

Source: Travel Daily Media Mar 17, 2026

Ulaanbaatar-Shanghai direct flight route launched.

Source: Azertag Mar 4, 2026

South Asia:

Bangladesh

Destination Headlines:

Govt moves to attract foreign investment in tourism: State Minister.

Source: Views Bangladesh Apr 25, 2026

Bangladesh Railway launches special train coaches for women for Eid travel.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Biman to resume Dhaka-Narita flights on July 27 after year-long suspension.

Source: The Business Standard Jun 15, 2026

Tourist travel to Saint Martin closed for 9 months from Jan 31.

Source: Dhaka Tribune Feb 1, 2026

Bhutan

Destination Headlines:

Bhutan launches inaugural travel mart to boost tourism.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 15, 2026

MPs push for visa reform and single tourism authority.

Source: Kuensel Online May 20, 2026

Travel Updates:

G Adventures adds Bhutan itinerary to Signature collection.

Source: Travel Weekly Apr 15, 2026

Drukair reintroduces Bangkok flights via Guwahati, adds third Singapore frequency from April 2026.

Source: Travel Trade Journal Mar 16, 2026

India

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Air India has announced the cancellation of over 100 international flights per week between June and August due to rising fuel prices, airspace restriction, and ongoing conflicts in West Asia.

Source: Travel Diary May 19, 2026

Indian budget airline SpiceJet launches special flights from Fujairah in UAE to India to help stranded travellers amid Iran vs US-Israel war.

Source: The Times of India Mar 16, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Rajasthan records 61.99 million tourist visits in Q1 2026.

Source: Media India Group Jun 29, 2026

India ranks 8th among world’s top tourism economies, projected to reach 4th in next decade.

Source: The Statesman Jun 28, 2026

Travel Updates:

India waives tourist and medical visa fees for Fijians.

Source: The Fiji Times Jun 30, 2026

India reopens tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years.

Source: The Daily Star Jun 25, 2026

Maldives

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Tourist visas will be extended for visitors currently in the country who are unable to depart before their authorised stay expires due to flight cancellations.

Source: Visa News Mar 2, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Maldives welcomes first Chinese cruise ship.

Source: Travel Weekly Asia Jun 26, 2026

Sri Lankan Airlines led passenger arrivals to Maldives in May.

Source: The Edition Jun 28, 2026

Travel Updates:

Maldivian launches first non-stop flight between Australia and the Maldives.

Source: Aerotime May 21, 2026

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru named Tripadvisor Best of the Best.

Source: Safari India Jun 16, 2026

Nepal

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Nepal stops on-arrival visas for Iranians.

Source: The Kathmandu Post Mar 14, 2026

Destination Headlines:

7,642 tourists enter Nepal through Kakarbhitta border point last month.

Source: myRepublica Apr 26, 2026

Mustang welcomes over 573,000 tourists so far this fiscal year.

Source:Nepal News May 21, 2026

Travel Updates:

Flydubai adds second Nepal destination.

Source: Connecting Travel Jun 12, 2026

Pokhara-Dubai airfare set at Rs. 57,000.

Source: The Rising Nepal Jun 14, 2026

Pakistan

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Pakistan restores full flight operations to Saudi Arabia, partial services to Gulf countries.

Source: Pakistan Today Mar 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Pakistan’s PIA enters private ownership after $645 million a deal.

Source: Gulf News Jun 29, 2026

Kaghan set to reopen for tourists after five months.

Source: ARY News May 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

PIA suspends Fujairah flights, limits UAE routes as Gulf tensions disrupt air travel.

Source: Pakistan Today Mar 19, 2026

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian carriers.

Source: VisaHQ Mar 27 2026

Sri Lanka

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

One-month visa extension granted for delayed tourists.

Source: Hiru News Mar 18, 2026

Foreign nationals who are unable to depart Sri Lanka due to the cancellation of West Asia–bound flights with effect from February 28, 2026 will be granted a free visa extension. Accordingly, a visa extension of up to four weeks from the date of expiry of the current visa will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration Mar 18, 2026

Destination Headlines:

June tourist arrivals down 7.5% Y-o-Y; crosses 1.11M visitors YTD; CBSL revises tourism earnings to $1.36B.

Source: Daily FT; The Morning Jun 27, 2026

Sri Lanka world’s top trending wellness travel destination for 2026.

Source: Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Source: Daily News Jun 26, 2026

Sri Lanka makes tourist ETA free for 40 nationalities from May 25.

Source: VisasNews May 24, 2026

Southeast Asia:

Cambodia

Destination Headlines:

Phnom Penh to host inaugural Muslim-Friendly Tourism Forum and Fair 2026.

Source: Khmer Times Jun 29, 2026

Cambodia sees 54% rise in domestic tourism.

Source: Khmer Times Jun 26, 2026

Travel Updates:

The PGA announces landmark partnership with Cambodian resort.

Source: Golf Business News Jun 26,2026

Cambodia begins visa-free trial for Chinese tourists in bid to revive travel.

Source: China Daily Jun 16, 2026

Indonesia

Regarding the situation in West Asia

Indonesia has implemented a fine exemption for travellers who overstay due to flight disruptions, provided they can present documentation from the airline or airport authority.

Source: Visa News Mar 2, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Indonesia expands sports tourism strategy with UNESCO geopark running series 2026-2027.

Source: TV BRICS May 25, 2026

Indonesia records steady rise in international tourism arrivals.

Source: TV Brics Jun 12, 2026

Travel Updates:

Bali deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists.

Source: Business Standard Apr 16, 2026

Indonesia AirAsia cuts its only direct connection to Changi.

Source: Travek Weekly Asia Jun 29, 2026

Lao PDR

Destination Headlines:

Lao PDR targets nearly 10 million trees in nationwide reforestation plan.

Source: The Laotian Times May 21, 2026

Rising visitor numbers push Lao PDR to improve tourism data.

Source: The Star May 24, 2026

Travel Updates:

Lao Airlines resumes direct flights between Vientiane and Da Nang from March 29.

Source: Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center Mar 26, 2026

Lao PDR implements "3 Day Rule" for foreign tourists.

Source: Travel and Tour World Apr 23, 2026

Malaysia

Destination Headlines:

Malaysia retains top spot as Muslim-friendly travel destination for 11th straight year.

Source: New Straits Times Jun 26,2026

Domestic tourism emerges as key driver of Malaysia’s travel recovery.

Source: Focus Malaysia Jun 26, 2026

Travel Updates:

Malaysia reviews plan to restore Langkawi duty-free status.

Source: TTG Asia Apr 22, 2026

Batik Air, Sarawak plan new route expansion, festive travel support.

Source: Borneo Post Online Mar 12, 2026

Myanmar

Destination Headlines:

Myanmar airfares triple and baggage allowances slashed amid global fuel crisis.

Source: BNI Mar 23, 2026

Travel Updates:

Myanmar to restrict private vehicle use as fuel shortages emerge.

Source: Bangkok Post Mar 4, 2026

Yangon-Guangzhou flights set to hit 10 weekly this June.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar Jun 11, 2026

Philippines

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Filipino budget airline Cebu Pacific has announced that it has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai until Sunday May 31.

Source: Time Out Dubai May 11, 2026

Philippine Airlines has extended the suspension of Middle East flights, including services to Dubai and Doha until August 2 and June 30, respectively, while flights to and from Riyadh continue to operate for now.

Source: Gulf News May 18 2026

Destination Headlines:

Philippines steps up domestic tourism drive amid softer Korean arrivals.

Source: TTG Asia Jun 25, 2026

DOT launches ‘Discover More to Love’ campaign.

Source: Philstar Jun 28, 2026

Travel Updates:

Radisson RED debuts in the Philippines with Cebu opening.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 16, 2026

Dubai-Manila flights resume as Philippine Airlines announces October restart.

Source: Gulf News Jun 29, 2026

Singapore

Regarding the situation in West Asia

Singapore Airlines has announced that its SQ494 and SQ495 route between Singapore and DXB will be cancelled until May 31.

Source: Time Out Dubai Apr 15, 2026

Singapore Airlines (SIA) extends flight cancellations until April 30 amid West Asia conflict.

Source: VnExpress Mar 22, 2026

Budget carrier Scoot has extended the cancellation of its flights between Singapore and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until June 20, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Source: The Straits Times May 30,2026

Destination Headlines:

Singapore May visitor arrivals hit year-low, with China and Indonesia markets down.

Source: GGR Asia Jun 15, 2026

Singapore doubles down on MICE dominance with record tourism haul and mega Informa deal.

Source: Travel Weekly May 21, 2026

Travel Updates:

Singapore Cruise Centre shifts operations to new HarbourFront terminal.

Source: TTG Asia Jun 16, 2026

Scoot launches direct Singapore-Pontianak flights.

Source: Jakarta Globe Jun 29, 2026

Thailand

Destination Headlines:

One becomes two as Thailand splits tourism, sports ministry.

Source: Travel Weekly Asia Jun 29, 2026

Foreign travellers drive 96.6% of Thailand’s mid-year hotel bookings.

Source: The Nation Jun 27, 2026

Travel Updates:

Thailand launches cross-border QR payment functionality for tourists.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 29, 2026

Thailand tourist arrival fee could top 300 baht, minister says.

Source:The Nation May 21, 2026

Timor-Leste

Destination Headlines:

Timor-Leste officially broken ground on new International Convention Centre.

Source: Travel Weekly May 25, 2026

UNESCO recognises Nino Konis Santana as Timor-Leste’s first biosphere reserve.

Source: Islands Business Jun 27, 2026

Travel Updates:

Timor-Leste’s Aero Dili to add Darwin services.

Source: Australian Aviation Mar 12, 2026

Timor-Leste welcomes Aero Dili’s new Darwin service.

Source: Islands Business Jun 27, 2026

Vietnam

Destination Headlines:

Int'l arrivals to Vietnam surpass 10 million in January-May 2026.

Source: Vietnam+ Jun 15 ,2026

Chinese tourists' Vietnam travel searches rise by 164%: Agoda.

Source: VnExpress Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Ninh Binh now has its first international hotel.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 30, 2026

Vietjet increases summer capacity by 30% across Vietnam.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

West Asia:

Azerbaijan

Regarding the situation in West Asia

Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan airport resume operations.

Source: KazInform Mar 9, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Tourists spent 112.6 million manats on cards in Azerbaijan for April.

Source: ABC May 25, 2026

Azerbaijan's green tourism strategy looks beyond visitor numbers.

Source: Azer News Jun 30, 2026

Travel Updates:

Azerbaijan, Montenegro mull launching direct charter flights in 2026.

Source: Report.Az Apr 25, 2026

Azerbaijan to waive visa requirements for Japanese citizens for one year.

Source: visasnews Jun 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia

Destination Headlines:

Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first beach operator rules as coastal tourism sector expands.

Source: Arabian Business Jun 15, 2026

Saudi tourism spending hits US$22B in Q1 2026.

Source: Connecting Travel Jun 24, 2026

Travel Updates:

Saudi Arabia introduces new visa with 180-day stays for UK visitors.

Source: Connecting Travel Jun 26, 2026

Minor Hotels brings NH Hotels & Resorts to Saudi Arabia.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 30, 2026

The United Arab Emirates

Destination Headlines:

Gulf carriers eye full recovery once Iran war comes to an end.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 15, 2026

Dubai hotel recovery: Visitors to return before room rates do, says Accor.

Source: Gulf News Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

UAE visa-on-arrival scheme extends to six more countries.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 29, 2026

Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport expansion on track for 2032 launch.

Source: Gulf News Jun 15, 2026

Pacific:

Australia

Destination Headlines:

NSW tourism hits new heights: visitor spending break records.

Source: Sydney Times Jun 29, 2026

Australia’s inbound tourism recovery gains momentum, says ATEC.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

Travel brands pivot to offline marketing as Australia cracks down on youth social media.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 29, 2026

Virgin Australia resumes Qatar Airways flights as Middle East capacity returns.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 16, 2026

Federated States of Micronesia

Destination Headlines:

No updates

Travel Updates:

No updates

Fiji

Destination Headlines:

Tourism Fiji calls for more mid-range hotels.

Source: Fiji Sun Jun 14, 2026

New tourism tax to support Fiji Airways.

Source: FBC News Jun 26, 2026

Travel Updates:

Fiji Airways launches direct Nadi–Gold Coast flights.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 15, 2026

Three new Accor-branded hotels planned for Fiji.

Source: Fiji Sun Jun 14, 2026

French Polynesia

Destination Headlines:

Hilton Hotel Tahiti in French Polynesia achieves Green Globe Certification.

Source: The National Law Review Jun 12, 2026

French Polynesia shifts tourism strategy toward high-value travel.

Source: Travel Daily News Mar 23, 2026

Travel Updates:

Air Tahiti Nui to launch direct Papeete to Sydney service in December 2026.

Source: Aerotime Mar 4, 2026

Ponant Explorations Group expands in French Polynesia with dual-ship deployment and new ‘Polynesian Bliss’ voyages.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jan 23, 2026

Guam

Destination Headlines:

GVB reports year-end tourism surge.

Source: The Guam Daily Post Jan 30, 2026

GVB board approves $30.4M budget for fiscal 2027.

Source: Pacific Daily News Mar 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

Philippine Airlines to launch new Guam-Cebu direct route.

Source: The Guam Daily Post Nov 22, 2025

Hawaii

Destination Headlines:

U.S. East becomes one of Hawaii's fastest-growing travel markets heading into summer.

Source: Pacific Business News Jun 11, 2026

Pent‑up demand lifts Hawaii travel ahead of Fourth of July; outlook still mixed.

Source: Hawaii Tribune-Herald Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

Hilton to open a Curio Collection hotel on Kauai.

Source: Travel Weekly Mar 16, 2026

Maui's Iao Valley State Monument is temporarily closed untul June 26.

Source: Travel Weekly Apr 27, 2026

Kiribati

Destination Headlines:

Air Kiribati holds steady on fuel costs, eyes 24/7 airport operations.

Resource: Islands Business May 24,2026

Travel Updates:

No updates

Marshall Islands

Destination Headlines:

No updates

Travel Updates:

No updates

Northern Marianas

Destination Headlines:

HANMI occupancy at 43% in February.

Source: Marianas Variety Mar 17, 2026

Marianas community prepares for tourism increase.

Source: Marianas Variety Jun 11, 2026

Travel Updates:

MVA approves $1.5M deal to keep Korea-Saipan flights operating.

Source: Marianas Variety Jun 14, 2026

MVA welcomes PAL’s return to Saipan in October.

.Source: Marianas Variety Jun 14, 2026

Palau

Destination Headlines:

Palau tourism closes 2025 strong, January arrivals up 13%.

Source: Marianas Variety Mar 3, 2026

Travel Updates:

No Updates

Papua New Guinea

Destination Headlines:

PNG launches long-term tourism roadmap with new National Policy.

Source: Papua New Guinea Today Nov 23, 2025

Travel Updates:

Port Moresby’s first InterContinental Hotel to open in 2028.

Source: Travel and Tour World Mar 3, 2026

PNG and UAE elevatebilateral relations with landmark visa waiver agreement.

Source: Department of Prime Minister Feb 6, 2026

Samoa

Destination Headlines:

Samoa welcomes 14,000 foreign visitor arrivals in Apr-2026.

Source: Centre for Aviation May 25, 2026

Visitor arrivals increase in May.

Source: Samoa Observer Jun 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

No updates

Solomon Islands

Destination Headlines:

No Updates

Travel Updates:

Solomons airline spreads wings to PNG.

Source: Islands Business Jan 31, 2026

Solomon Airlines launches direct flight to Papua New Guinea starting Jul 7.

Source: Travel and Tuor World Jun 27, 2026

Tonga

Destination Headlines:

Tonga Tourism Authority launches new online agent training portal.

Source: Travel Weekly Jan 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

No updates

Europe & Others:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Destination Headlines:

Post Office names Sarajevo as best-value destination in European survey.

Source: Travel Weekly May 23, 2026

Foreign tourist visits to Bosnia's Serb Republic up 5% in May.

Source: SeeNews Jun 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

Sarajevo expands air connectivity: 41 destinations in the summer flight schedule.

Source: Sarajevo Times Mar 14, 2026

Sarajevo-Ploče train returns, tickets to cost around €15.

Source: Total Croatia Jun 25, 2026

Germany

Regarding the situation in West Asia

German carrier Lufthansa is suspending all flights to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat, and Tehran until October 24, while its Dubai route is on pause until at least September 13.

Source: Conde Nast Traveller Jun 3, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Berlin named top opera destination for 2026.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 29, 2026

Berlin Airport prepares for 3.7 million summer holiday passengers as airlines expand network.

Source: Aviation24 Jun 30, 2026

Travel Updates:

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights in Germany and regional Europw; rail becomes key mobility alternative.

Source: VisaHQ Apr 25, 2026

Berlin introduces BerlinPay to reward environmentally conscious travellers.

Source: Liga.net Apr 20, 2026

Kenya

Destination Headlines:

Kenya is Africa’s sustainable tourism powerhouse: WTTC.

Source: eTurboNews Jun 16, 2026

Tourism boon as visitor arrivals up 11% in first quarter.

Source: Daily Nation Jun 26, 2026

Travel Updates:

A&K Sanctuary opens third luxury safari camp in Kenya.

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 28, 2026

JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp now open for bookings.

Source: Hospitality Net Apr 20, 2026

Spain

Regarding the situation in West Asia

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, Madrid's Defence Minister Margarita Robles has said.

Source: BBC News Mar 30, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Spain hits 96.8M visitors as it leads Europe’s travel growth ahead of Phocuswright Europe 2026.

Source: ITIJ Jun 11, 2026

UN Tourism headquarters inauguration in Madrid.

Source: Reuters Jun 29, 2026

Travel Updates:

Barcelona doubles tourist-accommodation tax, pushing nightly levy to €12–14.

Source: Visa HQ Apr 14, 2026

Hotel Tarifa Lances joins Radisson Individuals on Los Lances Beach in Andalusia.

Source: The Arts Shelf Mar 31, 2026

Türkiye

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Istanbul–Dubai services starting June 8.

Source: Gulf News May 18, 2026

Turkish-based airline Pegasus has cancelled all Dubai flights due to travel up to and including Monday June 1.

Source: Time Out Dubai May 11, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Türkiye museum visits rise 12.3%, outpacing key European peers.

Source: Daily Sabah Jun 15, 2026

Türkiye tops Russian summer travel choices with 57% share.

Source: FTN News Jun 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

InterContinental Grand Ankara hotel opens in Türkiye’s capital.

Source: Connecting Travel Jun 10, 2026

Türkiye's Night Museums Project enters its third summer season.

Source: Forbes Jun 26, 2026