Anguilla Hits Record Tourism for Six Consecutive Months in Early 2026
Anguilla set consecutive monthly tourism records from January to June 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors. Excursionist arrivals and American traveler numbers also surged, driven by improved air connections and luxury resort growth.
Edmund Bartlett Proposes US$10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett proposed a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund targets support for Small Island Developing States and highly tourism-dependent economies.
Barcelona Approves Tourist Tax Increase for Cruise Passengers in Transit
Barcelona City Council approved a progressive increase in the tourist tax for cruise passengers in transit, raising fees from €5 to €24 by 2030. The council also froze the hostel surcharge at €4 and rejected increasing property taxes on high-value leisure establishments.
Montenegro Requires Visas for Russian, Belarusian, and Turkish Citizens from Nov 2026
Montenegro will require visas for Russian, Belarusian, and Turkish citizens starting November 1, 2026. The change ends visa-free stays up to 30 days and aligns Montenegro's visa policy with EU accession requirements.
Jamaica Proposes US$10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett proposed a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund to aid Small Island Developing States and other tourism-dependent economies. He highlighted Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 model, focusing on local prosperity, worker security, and resilience.
Montenegro Introduces Visa Requirement for Russians, Belarusians, and Turks
Montenegro will require visas for Russian, Belarusian, and Turkish citizens starting November 1, 2026, ending previous 30-day visa-free stays. The change responds to EU accession requirements and security concerns.
Barcelona Approves Increase in Tourist Tax for Cruise Passengers in Transit
Barcelona City Council has approved increasing the tourist tax for cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city from €5 to a maximum of €24 by 2030. The hostel surcharge remains frozen at €4, and a property tax hike was rejected.
Venice Plans Tourist Fee Increase to €30 to Manage Overcrowding
Venice plans to raise the tourist fee to as much as €30. The increase aims to control visitor impact and overcrowding in the city.
Barcelona to Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Transit Passengers by 2030
Barcelona City Council has approved a progressive increase of the tourist tax for cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city. The tax will rise from €5 to €24 by 2030, the highest rate in the Mediterranean.
Venice May Raise Tourist Fee to €30 for Visitor Management
Venice is weighing an increase in its tourist fee to as much as €30. This move targets visitor management and overcrowding reduction.
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Chicago Midway Runway Closure Causes Flight Delays on October 20
Chicago Midway International Airport closed a runway on October 20, 2026, for safety repairs due to damage caused by aircraft activity. The Chicago Department of Aviation warned that the closure could result in flight delays and cancellations.
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Revenue Grows 1.5% in September 2026
Sri Lanka's tourism revenue increased by 1.5% in September 2026. Official data confirmed growth in the sector's monthly earnings.
Cross River State Tourism Bureau Gains Affiliate Membership with African Travel Commission
The Cross River State Tourism Bureau became an affiliate member of the African Travel Commission on October 18, 2026. This step integrates Nigeria's Cross River State into continental tourism initiatives led by the ATC.