Asia Pacific Snapshot:
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Bahrain:

  • Bahrain International Airport remaining open and commercial flights resuming, Bahrain's aviation sector is gradually returning to normal operations. Travellers are still advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest schedule updates, as some services may continue to experience adjustments. Conde Nast Traveller (Jul 6)

Special Updates on the Ongoing Situation in West Asia

Kuwait:

  • Flights from Engalurur to Kuwait under Air India Express will resume on July 4 with a weekly operation that will expand into a three-day service on July 7. Travel Daily Media (Jul 6)

Oman:

  • Oman Air has resumed flights to the West Asia this July 2026, including services to Amman (Jordan), Baghdad (Iraq), Beirut (Lebanon), Damascus (Syria), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Conde Nast Traveller (Jul 3)

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)

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)

  • Air Arabia has launched a new route connecting Sharjah and London Gatwick, while also resuming its daily flights to Aleppo, Syria, commencing just this July 4. By July 10, the airlines is expecting to introduce a second daily service on the route, increasing capacity & passenger flexibility. Gulf News (Jul 6)

The Americas:

Canada

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Air Canada has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until October 24 or a new notice arises.

Source: Reuters Jul 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Staycations set to fuel a strong B.C. tourism industry this summer.

Source: Business in Vancouver Jul 1,2026

G Adventures launches new Vancouver Island tour as Canadian bookings surge.

Source:Travel Week Jul 2, 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

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands footprint in Canada.

Source: TravelPulse Jul 6, 2026

Mexico

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: Caribbean Journal Jun 14, 2026

Mexico Beach sees tourism boom years after Hurricane Michael.

Source: WJHG Jul 3, 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

U.S. carrier, Delta Airlines has confirm service suspension for the Atlanta-Tel Aviv route, reaching December 18. Moreover, the Boston-Tel Aviv route, planned for late October, has been delayed until further notice.

Source: Reuters Jul 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: Travel Weekly Jun 25, 2026

International arrivals to US down 5.5% in April 2026; outbound travel up 2%.

Source: Hotel News Resource Jul 6, 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:

Shanghai records over 21 million cross-border trips in H1 as inbound tourism grows.

Source: China Daily Jul 5, 2026

China's May Day tourism sees rise in trips, spending data yet to be released.

Source: The Standard Jul 5, 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

Taiwanese lead region in plans for second-half travel: survey.

Source: Taipei Times Jul 2, 2026

Travel Updates:

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

Source: Local 3 News Jun 26, 2026

National Taiwan University Hospital, EVA Air launch in-flight doctor programme.

Source: MSN Jul 6, 2026

Hong Kong SAR

Regarding the Situation in West Asia

Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific plans to resume daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-time weekly passenger flights ​to Riyadh starting September 1. While its Its cargo arm, Cathay Cargo, is expected to continue freighter services to Riyadh from August 1.

Source: Reuters Jul 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: Breaking Travel News Jun 29, 2026

Hong Kong May retail sales rise 7.9% on support from tourism, economic expansion.

Source: Fashion Network Jul 2, 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 Airlines has suspended scheduled Tokyo-Doha flights until August 31 and Doha-Tokyo flights until September 1.

Source: Reuters Jul 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Fewer in Japan expected to travel in summer due to rising prices.

Source: NHK Jul 3, 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)

Destination Headlines:

Foreign cruise visitors to Korea top 200,000 in May.

Source: The Korea Times Jul 6, 2026

Busan nears 2 million foreign visitors as tourism spending ranks second nationwide.

Source: Stars & Stripes Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance in December 2026.

Source: Travel Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists from 6 countries.

Source: The Straits Times Jul 1, 2026

Macao, China

Destination Headlines:

Key Zhuhai-Macau border checkpoint tops 64M passenger trips in first half, up 6%.

Source: Asia Gaming Brief Jul 2, 2026

Premium patrons remain the mainstay of Macao spending: survey.

Source: Macau Business Jul 3, 2026

Travel Updates:

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

Source: The Macao Daily Post Jun 26, 2026

Macao Air restores Fukuoka-Macao route after 6-year gap.

Source: Travel and Tour World Jul 2, 2026

Mongolia

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: Open Jun 15, 2026

Mongolia welcomes 418,732 tourists in first half of 2026.

Source: Asia News Network Jul 4, 2026

Travel Updates:

Hilton signs first hotel in Mongolia.

Source: Travel Daily Media Mar 17, 2026

Canada expands air agreement with Mongolia, enabling first direct flights.

Source: Travel Pulse Canada Jul 5, 2026

South Asia:

Bangladesh

Destination Headlines:

Bangladesh drafts new visa policy to boost investment, tourism.

Source: bdnews24 Jul 3, 2026

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

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 25, 2026

Travel Updates:

SalamAir adds new route to Sylhet, Bangladesh; Biman resumes Manchester flights after four-month suspension.

Source: Trade Arabi; The Business Standard Jul 5, 2026

Travel restricted at all Bandarban tourist spots until July 10.

Source: BSB News Jul 6, 2026

Bhutan

Destination Headlines:

Bhutan launches inaugural travel mart to boost tourism.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jun 15, 2026

Bhutan approves interest rate subsidy for 84 hotels to support tourism sector.

Source: Travel Daily News Jul 7, 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

International flights between India and West Asia are steadily returning to normal, with airline schedules approaching pre-disruption levels. Major carriers have resumed most services, improving connectivity to key destinations such as Dubai and other Gulf cities. The recovery is expected to provide travellers with more flight options and greater schedule reliability in the coming months.

Source: Forbes India Jul 6, 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

Air Suvidha 2.0 now mandatory for all international passengers.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jul 4, 2026

Maldives

Destination Headlines:

Maldives diving schools record fastest growth in tourism sector.

Source: MyRepublica Jul 5, 2026

12% drop in tourist arrivals in June.

Source: The Edition Jul 7, 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

Destination Headlines:

Nepal welcomes over 91,000 foreign tourists in June, up 19.5% Y-o-Y; welcomes over 621,000 tourists in H1.

Source: The Himalayan Times; The Rising Nepal Jul 3, 2026

Nepal's domestic tourism contributes 2.65% to country's GDP.

Source: MyRepublica Jul 5, 2026

Travel Updates:

Nepal to build first-ever tiger sanctuary to promote eco-tourism.

Source: Hans India Jul 5, 2026

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

Source: The Rising Nepal Jun 14, 2026

Pakistan

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

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: Daily News Jun 29, 2026

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals fall 10% in June.

Source: Daily Mirror Jul 3, 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 signs first-ever air transport agreement with US.

Source: Asia News Network Jul 2, 2026

Travel Updates:

The PGA announces landmark partnership with Cambodian resort.

Source: Golf Business News Jun 26,2026

Air Cambodia boosts Tokyo Narita flights from Oct 25.

Source: Travel and Tour World Jul 6, 2026

Indonesia

Destination Headlines:

Belarus and Indonesia agree on visa-free regime and launch of direct flights.

Source: TV BRICS Jul 3, 2026

International arrivals to Indonesia rose in May 2026, driven by visits from APAC countries.

Source: Human Resources Online Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

SalamAir launches first direct flights between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia.

Source: Lara News Jul 3, 2026

Indonesia AirAsia cuts its only direct connection to Changi.

Source: Travek Weekly Asia Jun 29, 2026

Lao PDR

Destination Headlines:

Lao PDR welcomes more than 2.1 million international visitors in first five months of 2026.

Source: Lao News Agency Jul 7, 2026

Rising visitor numbers push Lao PDR to improve tourism data.

Source: The Star May 24, 2026

Travel Updates:

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel Opens in Lao PDR.

Source: Safari India Jul 1, 2026

Malaysia

Destination Headlines:

Asia's first durian experience center for tourists opens in Malaysia.

Source: VnExpress Jul 6, 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

Hilton opens Burau Bay Langkawi Resort in Malaysia.

Source: Travel Trade Journal Jul 3, 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

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume its Dubai–Manila flights starting October 1, 2026, restoring direct connectivity between the two cities.

Source: Gulf News Jul 6, 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:

PAL to increase Japan, Australia flights for holidays.

Source: Business World Jul 8, 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 announched its Singapore-Dubai flight suspension with a tentative date of August 2. The airlines also noted that additional services on the Singapore-London Gatwick & Singapore-melbourne routes will continue until October 24, meeting increasing travel demands.

Source: Reuters Jul 6, 2026

Destination Headlines:

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

Source: GGR Asia Jun 15, 2026

Greater Sentosa Master Plan to double visitors by 2030.

Source: World Casino News Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

Malaysia, Singapore to introduce digital immigration system.

Source: Vietnam Plus Jul 7, 2026

Scoot launches direct Singapore-Pontianak flights.

Source: Jakarta Globe Jun 29, 2026

Thailand

Destination Headlines:

Thailand welcomes 16.21M foreign tourists as summer holidays lift arrivals.

Source: The Nation Jul 7, 2026

Thailand ranks in top five Asia Pacific destinations.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

Thailand launches cross-border QR payment functionality for tourists.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 29, 2026

Emirates expands Thailand operations with a third daily service to Phuket.

Source: Breaking Travel News Jul 6, 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:

Vietnam welcomes 12.2 million international visitors in H1; earned $9B.

Source: Vietnam Investment Review; VOV World Jul 6, 2026

China remains Vietnam's largest source of foreign visitors in H1-2026.

Source: Tuoi Tre News Jul 4, 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

Destination Headlines:

Tourist arrivals from Europe to Azerbaijan up 8%.

Source: Report.Az Jul 2, 2026

Azerbaijan sees remarkable rise in one‑day transit visits.

Source: Report News Agency Jul 7, 2026

Travel Updates:

Azerbaijan Airlines set to launch direct Baku-Kars flights.

Source: Caspian Post Jul 7, 2026

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

Source: visasnews Jun 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia

Destination Headlines:

Saudi Arabia expands flight capacity by 91% as Chinese tourist demand surges.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jul 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s licensed tourism facilities rise 22.7% in Q1 2026.

Source: TTN Jul 7, 2026

Travel Updates:

Saudi launches package visa to simplify travel bookings.

Source: The Business Standard Jul 7, 2026

Saudi gives expats until December 31 to renew expired work permits.

Source: The Bangladesh Monitor Jul 1, 2026

The United Arab Emirates

Destination Headlines:

DXB expects 225,000 passengers on July 12 as summer rush peaks.

Source: Bangladesh Monitor Jul 6, 2026

UAE ranks sixth among world’s most popular Muslim-friendly destinations.

Source: Middle East Economy Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

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

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 29, 2026

UAE expands short-term entry permits for tourists.

Source: Tempo.co Jul 6, 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

Australia raises working holiday visa age limit to 35 for Koreans.

Source: The Korea Herald Jul 7, 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

Guam

Destination Headlines:

No updates

Travel Updates:

No updates

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:

No Updates

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:

Solomon Airlines opens Vila–Christchurch route.

Source: Islands Business Jul 5, 2026

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

Source: Travel and Tour 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. Tel Aviv route resumed.

Source: Conde Nast Traveller Jun 3, 2026; Reuters Jul 6, 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

Emirates adds a third daily flight to Kenya.

Source: Gulf News Jul 1, 2026

Spain

Destination Headlines:

Spain nears 100 million tourists as arrivals jump 9.5%.

Source: FTN News Jun 2, 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 resumed flights to several West Asia destinations as regional air travel continues to recover. It resumed flights to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on July 1 and will restart services to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on July 10.

Source: Gulf News Jul 3, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Türkiye museum visits rise 12.3%, outpacing key European peers.Antalya gears up for COP31 with $2B revenue target.

Source: Hurriyet Daily News Jul 3, 2026

Gobeklitepe draws 4.4M visitors in 8 years on UNESCO list.

Source: AA Jul 1, 2026

Travel Updates:

New balloon tourism route tested over Mount Ağrı.

Source: Hurriyet Daily News Jul 3, 2026

Kahramanmaras becomes Türkiye's first UNESCO City of Literature.

Source: Turkiye Today Jul 7, 2026