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Ghana plans to implement visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports from South Korea under a forthcoming bilateral agreement. The measure aims to facilitate official exchanges and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. President John Dramani Mahama highlighted the deal during recent discussions on international partnerships. The policy targets government officials, diplomats,…

Business travel platform Navan has launched an updated hotel catalog designed to improve booking accuracy and selection for corporate users. The new system incorporates advanced filtering and precision matching tools. It addresses common issues in traditional hotel inventories by prioritizing verified availability and rate consistency. The catalog expansion includes real-time data integration from multiple providers….

The US Department of Homeland Security reinstated the Global Entry trusted traveler program at airports nationwide. The restart occurred at 5 a.m. ET on March 11, 2026, following a temporary suspension tied to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Travelers with active memberships regain access to expedited customs processing upon international arrivals. The pause began on…

Qatar offers complimentary extended hotel accommodations to international visitors unable to depart due to airspace restrictions from the ongoing Iran conflict. National authorities, major hotels, and the Visit Qatar tourism board coordinate the initiative. Stranded guests receive support until safe travel resumes. The measure addresses immediate needs for thousands affected by widespread flight cancellations across…

Russian carrier Aeroflot has added extra flights to the Maldives, Thailand, and Sri Lanka starting in March 2026. The increase targets growing demand from Russian travelers for beach and leisure destinations in South and Southeast Asia. Schedules include more weekly departures from Moscow to Malé, Bangkok, and Colombo. The Maldives Tourism Board confirmed the route…

International arrivals to the United States fell by 6 percent in 2025, diverging from global upward trends in tourism recovery. Early data for January 2026 indicate a further drop of nearly 5 percent. This sustained decline has diverted approximately 11 million potential visitors from American destinations in recent periods. The reduction affects multiple economic segments…

Air France prolonged cancellations on several Middle East routes until at least March 12–13, 2026, due to escalating regional conflict involving US-Israeli actions against Iran. Services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle remain grounded, with no resumption date confirmed beyond these dates. The carrier cited ongoing safety concerns and airspace instability as…