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Shanghai’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets over 900 billion yuan in annual tourism revenue by 2030, aiming to attract more than 10 million inbound visitors each year. The plan follows solid progress during 2021-25, including 425 million tourist arrivals and expanded cultural tourism integration.

Egypt welcomed 1.1 million British visitors in 2025, a 17% rise, as the Egyptian Tourism Authority urges UK agents to promote multi-destination holidays combining cultural and resort experiences. Jet2 will start year-round UK flights to Egypt in February 2027, supported by new hotel openings and the upcoming 2027 total solar eclipse over Luxor.

Montenegro ended visa-free travel for Russian citizens effective 2026. Russia responded by imposing visa requirements on Montenegrin travelers.

Egypt’s tourism chief urges UK agents to sell multi-centre holidays beyond traditional resorts and Nile cruises. Jet2 will launch year-round flights from six UK airports to Egypt in February 2027.

Montenegro ends visa-free entry for Russian nationals starting in 2026. Russia will require visas for travelers from Montenegro beginning the same year.

Egypt welcomed a record 19 million international visitors in 2025, with UK arrivals increasing 17% to 1.1 million. Tourism chief Dr Ahmed Youssef urged UK agents to promote beyond traditional resorts to boost longer stays and multi-centre trips.

Montenegro ended visa-free entry for Russian nationals starting October 2026. Russia responded by requiring Montenegrin citizens to obtain visas to enter Russia.

Egypt's tourism chief called on UK travel agents to promote multi-centre holidays beyond resorts and Nile cruises. Jet2 will launch six UK airports' year-round flights to Egypt in February 2027 amid record visitor growth.

Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan aims to surpass 900 billion yuan in tourism revenue by 2030 with over 10 million inbound visitors. The plan focuses on expanding riverside zones and integrating culture, commerce, and tourism.

Egypt welcomed a record 19 million visitors in 2025, with 1.1 million from the UK, a 17% increase. Tourism chief Dr Ahmed Youssef urges UK agents to promote multi-centre Egyptian holidays beyond traditional hotspots.