The Trump administration proposes requiring visitors from 42 visa waiver countries to submit five years of social media history for entry into the United States. The plan targets the Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens from participating nations to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. Screening aims to enhance security vetting processes. Officials describe…
Taj Hotels has entered Meghalaya with a new luxury resort at Umiam Lake. The property positions Umiam as the state’s premium tourism gateway. Indian Hotels Company Limited operates the resort under the Taj brand. The development targets high-end travelers seeking northeast India’s natural landscapes. Umiam Lake offers views of rolling hills and water bodies. The…
International visitors spent nearly $179 billion on travel to the United States last year. Tourism Economics data indicates this figure will drop by $6 billion in 2025. The United States stands as the only major nation expected to see a downturn in international tourism spending this year. Industry experts attribute the projected decline to multiple…
Tripadvisor has released its 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards for top attractions, with Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia claiming the number one spot globally. The iconic basilica surpassed longstanding leaders such as Paris’s Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum in visitor reviews and ratings. Millions of user submissions from the past year determined the rankings, reflecting preferences for architectural…
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 93,000 international visitor arrivals in the first half of December, signaling a robust start to the peak holiday season. Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China emerge as the primary source markets driving this influx. The figures reflect continued recovery and growth in the nation’s tourism sector following global…
Cambodia has issued a travel advisory urging European visitors to avoid transiting through Thailand due to ongoing border tensions between the two nations. The advisory highlights disruptions at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, traditionally the primary connection point for flights to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Sporadic undeclared conflicts throughout 2025 have led to unreliable transit options…
China Airlines has placed an order for five more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total commitment to 15 of the type. These widebody jets will join the carrier’s existing fleet of 15 A350-900s, supporting fleet modernization and long-haul expansion. The A350-1000 offers extended range capabilities compared to the A350-900, enabling efficient operations on high-demand routes….
A four-hour national strike in Italy’s air transport sector disrupted operations across major airports, leading to numerous flight delays and cancellations during peak holiday travel. The action occurred from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, involving ground handling staff, airline crew, and related personnel. Milan’s airports issued alerts warning passengers of potential delays or…
Finnair has announced daily flights from Helsinki to Melbourne, operating via Bangkok with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The new route commences on October 26, marking the airline’s entry into the Australian market. Services will feature a stop in Bangkok for refueling and passenger handling, aligning with existing Finnair operations in Asia. The A350-900 configuration includes…
International arrivals to Japan reached 3.52 million in November, marking a 10.4 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. This figure pushed the cumulative total for 2025 above 39 million, surpassing the annual record of 36.87 million set in 2024. Visitors from mainland China accounted for nearly a quarter of the year’s…