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)

  • Gulf Air has restored its global flight network to 75% of its pre-conflict capacity. Passengers with confirmed bookings up to 30 June are eligible for one complimentary rebooking, valid until 31 March 2027. Conde Nast Traveller (Jul 12)

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)

  • Kuwait International Airport is facing 54 delays and 4 cancellations as of July 13. Travellers arriving or departing from the airport are advised to review updated flight information and to note Terminal 1 remains closed. Travel and Tour World (Jul 13)

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 international 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)

  • Qatar Airways has resumed its UAE operations, restoring multiple daily flights to Dubai alongside services to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Conde Nast Traveller (Jul 12)

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)

  • This July, Emirates has issued a travel advisory for families travelling to the UAE & other destinations in West Asia––advising passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, complete security screening at least 90 minutes before their flight, and be at their boarding gate no later than one hour before departure. Conde Nast Traveller (Jul 12)

Saudi Arabia:

  • Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Aleppo, beginning on 1 August. Flynas (Jul 10)

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:

Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel.

Source: CBC Jul 12, 2026

Vancouver Island named the best island in Canada by the 2026 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure.

Source: Vancouver Sun Jul 10, 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:

MMexico tourism 2026: World Cup momentum, US travel friction and the top-five ambition.

Source: Travel Daily News Jul 9, 2026

Guadalajara Airport passenger traffic rises 6% during World Cup.

Source: Mexico Business News Jul 10, 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

USA carrier, Delta plans to resume New York-JFK to Tel Aviv flights on September 6.

Source: Reuters Jul 8, 2026

Destination Headlines:

D.C. neared record tourism for Fourth festivities, boosting economic optimism.

Source: The Washington Post Jul 11, 2026

U.S. hotel performance surpasses expectations during World Cup.

Source: Travel Weekly Jul 10, 2026

Travel Updates:

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

Source: Travel Pulse Jun 11, 2026

Santa Fe named best city in the US for 2026 by T+L.

Source: KRQE Jul 8, 2026

Northeast Asia:

China

Destination Headlines:

China sets new record with 369M cross-border trips in H1, up 10.8% Y-o-Y.

Source: Global Times Jul 10, 2026

Foreign visitor flight bookings to Yiwu up 60%; Huaqiangbei in top 10 hotel districts: platform.

Source: Global Times Jul 12, 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:

Agoda and Taiwan Tourism launch travel campaign.

Source: Travel Daily News Jul 13, 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:

Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year.

Source: South China Morning Post Jul 8, 2026

HK departure tax revenue tops $2b since levy increase.

Source: The Standard Jul 8, 2026

Travel Updates:

Regent Hong Kong named Hong Kong’s Best Hotel in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026.

Source: Macau Businness Jul 10, 2026

Cathay Pacific to launch cargo, passenger flights to Kazakhstan.

Source: KazInform Jul 11, 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:

Tokyo revises accommodation tax amid tourism boom; Airbnb rentals now included.

Source: Japan Today Jul 8, 2026

Japan's summer outbound travel to fall 9% on weak yen, 1st post-COVID drop.

Source: Kyoto News Jul 12, 2026

Travel Updates:

Starting October 25, 2026 to April 25, 2027, All Nipon Airways (ANA) is launching daily flights between Perth (Australia) and Japan.

Source: Perth Airport Jul 10, 2026

West Express Ginga is back for summer from US$60.

Source: Time Out Jul 8, 2026

Korea (ROK)

Destination Headlines:

Jeju’s foreign-tourist volume up nearly 22% Y-o-Y in Jan to May; Cheongju Airport posts 2.55M H1 passengers as Korea's international travel jumps 40%.

Source: GGR Asia; Chosun Biz Jul 13, 2026

Korea targets 3M overseas hikers in aggressive 'K-trekking' push.

Source: The Korea Times Jul 9, 2026

Travel Updates:

Korea (ROK) bets on regional airports to spread tourism beyond Seoul.

Source: The Korea Herald Jul 13, 2026

Korea (ROK)'s foreign ministry has lifted its October 2025 travel bans for specific areas of Cambodia.

Source: The Korea Times Jul 10, 2026

Macao, China

Destination Headlines:

MGTO opens Mak Mak hub to promote tourism, local IP development.

Source: Macau Daily Times Jul 13, 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 set to host first global travel mart with 20 nations.

Source: The Daily Observer Jul 12, 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

Air India and Air India Express have fully restored their flight networks, with the resumption of services to Kuwait and Salalah, Oman, completing the restoration of their West Asia operations.

Source: Conde Nast Traveller Jul 12, 2026

Destination Headlines:

Golden period ahead for India’s hospitality sector, but inbound reforms remain crucial: Radisson.

Source: Travel Trends Today Jul 13, 2026

Foreign tourist arrivals in Ladakh nearly double in June.

Source: Travelbix Monitor Jul 9, 2026

Travel Updates:

Tourist travel to India resumes through Akhaura land port after 2 years.

Source: The Daily Star Jul 9, 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:

Air France returns to Maldives with winter Paris-Male flights.

Source: Travel and Tour World Jul 12, 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

Pakistan launches Rs. 900 million expansion of major international airport.

Source: ProPakistani Jul 13, 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:

Tourism earnings fall in first half of 2026.

Source: The Morning Jul 12, 2026

Tourist arrivals surpass 1.2 million mark.

Source: Adaderana Jul 14, 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:

China leads Indonesia travel interest growth in H1 2026; targets up to 820,000 Indian tourists in 2026.

Source: Travel Daily News; Antara News Jul 13, 2026

Tourism Ministry backs planned restoration of Prambanan Temple.

Source: Antara News Jul 10, 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:

Malaysia records 17.5 million international visitors in first five months of 2026.

Source: TV BRICS Jul 9,2026

Tourism Malaysia aims to increase Indian visitor spending to ₹120,000 per person, stay up to 7-8 nights.

Source: Travtalk Jul 13, 2026

Travel Updates:

EQ named Malaysia’s only property among World’s 100 Best Hotels.

Source: Lifestyle Asia Jul 9, 2026

AirBorneo eyes launch of Kuching-Singapore flights after KL debut.

Source: Travel Weekly Asia Jul 9, 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:

Agoda reveals 40% of visitors return to Singapore.

Source: Travel Daily Media Jul 9, 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 eyes summer-holiday tourism boost as arrivals remain down 3.11%.

Source: The Nation Jul 9, 2026

Chiang Mai ranks world's third-best city in 2026 by T+L.

Source: Khaosod Jul 13, 2026

Travel Updates:

Thailand restores 30-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists.

Source: The Print Jul 14, 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

Int'l arrivals to Vietnam up 14.9% in first half of 2026.

Source: Vietnam Plus Jul 12, 2026

Travel Updates:

Ninh Binh now has its first international hotel.

Source: Travel + Leisure Jun 30, 2026

Vietnam to shorten visa-free stay for Indonesians to 14 days.

Source: News Way Jul 12, 2026

West Asia:

Azerbaijan

Destination Headlines:

Azerbaijan Airlines reports positive results for the first half of 2026.

Source: Azertag Jul 9, 2026

Azerbaijan to introduce new tourism subsidy mechanisms.

Source: Report.Az Jul 9, 2026

Travel Updates:

Azerbaijan Airlines set to launch direct Baku-Kars flights.

Source: Caspian Post Jul 7, 2026

Azerbaijan and Jordan abolish visa requirements for ordinary passport holders in 2026.

Source: Nomad Lawyer Jul 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia

Destination Headlines:

Madinah records Saudi Arabia’s highest hotel occupancy rate in Q1 2026.

Source: Connecting Travel Jul 10, 2026

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

Source: TTN Jul 7, 2026

Travel Updates:

Saudi boutique hotel to join Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

Source: Connecting Travel Jul 14, 2026

Marriott International signs agreement to open a Westin Hotel in Abha, Aseer, Saudi Arabia.

Source: Hotelier Middle East Jul 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates

Destination Headlines:

Dubai hotels brace for Q4 rush with UK and Russia bookings rebounding.

Source: Gulf News Jul 14, 2026

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

Source: Middle East Economy Jul 6, 2026

Travel Updates:

UAE 30-day visa grace period ends, fine and compliance regulations resume.

Source: Gulf News Jul 9, 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:

Australia to introduce digital passenger card for visitors.

Source: Business Travel News Jul 13, 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:

Fiji Airways ends hotel deal amid cost cuts.

Source: Ch-Aviation Jul 13, 2026

March quarter tourism revenue climbs to $310.6M.

Source: The Fiji Times Jul 9, 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:

Northern Marianas tourism revival gathers pace as HK Airlines returns.

Source: RNZ Jul 15, 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:

Aussie travel to Palau surges 90%.

Source: Travel Weekly Jul 10, 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:

Air Niugini restarts direct Port Moresby-Tokyo flights after six-year break.

Source: Travel Weekly Jul 14, 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:

More than 200K tourists visited Bosnia and Herzegovina in May.

Source: Sarajevo Times Jul 8, 2026

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

Source: SeeNewsJun 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 resumed flights to Tel Aviv this July 1 but flights to Abu Dhabu, Amman, Meriut, Muscat and Tehran remain suspended until October 24.

Source: 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:

Tourism boom helps lift Kenya's economy to 5.3% growth in Q1 2026.

Source: The Kenya Wall Street Jul 13, 2026

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

Source: Daily Nation Jun 26, 2026

Travel Updates:

Emirates increases Dubai-Nairobi service to 21 weekly flights.

Source: Tanzania Insight Jul 14, 2026

JW Marriott opens tented safari camp in Kenya.

Source: Travel Weekly Jul 9 2026

Spain

Destination Headlines:

Spain is top summer holiday destination for Britons as West Asia conflict changes travel plans.

Source: Majorca Daily Bulletin Jul 11, 2026

Aena's Spanish airports serve 31.6 million passengers in June.

Source: Global Banking & Finance Review Jul 14, 2026

Travel Updates:

Four Seasons to open hotel in Seville, Spain.

Source: Connecting Travel Jul 13, 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

Turkish-German airlines, SunExpress, has reinstated services between Izmir and Dubai from 7 July, with the Antalya–Dubai route due to resume on 15 July.

Source: Arabian Business Jul 11, 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

İstanbul airports host 63.4M passengers in first half of 2026.

Source: AA Jul 10, 2026

Travel Updates:

Turkish low-cost airline to operate daily flights between Astana and Ankara.

Source: KazInform Jul 13, 2026

Kahramanmaras becomes Türkiye's first UNESCO City of Literature.

Source: Turkiye Today Jul 7, 2026