Tulsa Voters to Decide on Tourist Hotel Tax Increase in 2026
Tulsa City Council approved putting a hotel tax increase proposal to voters in 2026, raising the tax from 5% to 9.9%. The revenue would support maintenance at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.
US DHS Caps Certain Foreign Student Visas at Four Years from September 2026
Starting September 15, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security caps F, J, and I visa durations at four years, replacing indefinite stays. Medical educators warn this may disrupt training and healthcare delivery.
Taiwan Suspends Tourist Visas for Sri Lankan Nationals from July 2026
Taiwan suspended tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals starting in July 2026. Sri Lankan tourists cannot obtain visas to Taiwan from that time.
Vietnam launches national tourism data ecosystem with ‘1+34+N’ model
Vietnam received over 12.2 million international visitors and generated 569 trillion VND in tourism revenue in H1 2026. The government launched a '1+34+N' data ecosystem to integrate fragmented tourism data nationwide.
US Limits Student Visas to Four Years from September 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will limit F, J, and I student visas to four years starting September 15, 2026. Medical trainees under J visas must seek federal approval to extend stays beyond this period.
Taiwan Suspends Tourist Visa Applications for Sri Lankan Nationals Starting July 2026
Taiwan will stop accepting tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals as of July 2026. Sri Lankan tourists will be unable to apply for tourist visas to Taiwan starting that month.
Israeli Tourist Arrivals Double in June 2026, Cyprus Sees Mixed H1 Tourism Figures
Israeli tourist arrivals in Cyprus doubled in June 2026, reaching 80,343. Overall first-half arrivals in 2026 fell 10.1% from 2025 but rose 1.65% compared to 2024.
Taiwan Suspends Tourist Visa Applications from Sri Lanka Starting July 2026
Taiwan suspended tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals starting July 2026. The ban on such applications is effective immediately following the announcement.
US Slashes Foreign Journalist Visa Validity to 240 Days, Chinese Limited to 90
The US Department of Homeland Security cut foreign journalist visa validity from five years to 240 days, imposing a 90-day limit on Chinese journalists. Advocacy groups and China have criticized the move for restricting press freedom and targeting Chinese nationals.
Armenia Hits Record 1.042 Million Tourists in First Half of 2026
Armenia recorded 1.042 million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, a 14.8% increase over 2025. The government aims for 2.2 million visitors by year-end, supported by expanded air links and marketing.
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FAA Ground Stops Trigger 450+ Flight Cancellations at Seven U.S. Airports
The FAA imposed ground stops at seven major U.S. airports on August 24, 2026, causing over 454 flight cancellations primarily at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago O'Hare airports. Delays and cancellations persisted into the next day, disrupting travel for major airlines including American, United, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines.
Norway ATC Strike Causes 150 Flight Cancellations in Europe August 2026
An air traffic controller strike in Norway on August 24, 2026, led to 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen recorded 75 cancellations, and airports are managing cascading disruptions with rebooking protocols.
GBTA Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2026 in Houston on November 9-10
The GBTA Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2026 will convene in Houston from November 9-10 to address the logistics of project-based crew travel. The event focuses on transitioning from traditional travel management to mobility management in critical operational sectors.