US Court Lifts Immigrant Visa Pause Affecting India and 74 Other Countries
A US court ended the immigrant visa pause affecting 75 countries, including India. The September 2026 ruling allows resumption of immigrant visa applications.
Thailand Reduces Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days, Moroccan Travelers Affected
Thailand will end its 60-day visa exemption for certain travelers on September 15, 2026, introducing 30- and 15-day visa-free options. Moroccan nationals will no longer be eligible for visa-free entry.
GCC Tourism Sector Reaches $254.7 Billion Impact with 75.7 Million Visitors in 2025
The GCC tourism sector contributed $254.7 billion and attracted 75.7 million visitors in 2025. The GCC Statistical Centre held a workshop in Muscat in 2026 focusing on tourism data integration and trend analysis.
Spain Records 58.1 Million Visitors Through July 2026
Spain recorded 58.1 million international tourists from January through July 2026, a 4.6% increase from last year. Tourism revenues grew 7.8% to €82.05 billion during this period.
US Court Ends Trump-Era Visa Pause Affecting 75 Countries Including India
A US court ended the Trump-era immigrant visa pause affecting 75 countries including India. Visa application processing and travel restrictions for these countries have now been lifted.
Brazil Launches Electronic Temporary Visa for Visa-Exempt Nationals in 2026
Brazil will introduce an electronic temporary visa system for nationals exempt from visitor visas starting September 1, 2026. The new process removes the need for physical visa stamps but requires applicants to confirm authorization rules remain unchanged.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days for Eligible Nationals from Sept 15, 2026
Thailand will end its 60-day visa exemption for certain nationalities on September 15, 2026. Moroccan travelers lose their 60-day visa-free entitlement, as the new policy introduces 30- and 15-day visa-free stays and updates visa-on-arrival rules.
Hamilton County Tourism Hits $1.9 Billion Economic Impact in 2025
Visitor spending in Hamilton County, Tennessee, reached $1.878 billion in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024. Tennessee's statewide tourism economy grew 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate.
Sri Lanka Refocuses Tourism Strategy Toward Visitor Value and Local Spending
Sri Lanka's 2026-31 tourism strategy shifts focus to visitor economic value and local spending. The government targets 4 million tourists and $8 billion revenue by 2030.
Japan Raises Visa Fees to 15,000 Yen from 2026
Japan will increase its visa fee to 15,000 yen starting in 2026. The hike aims to curb overtourism and finance tourism infrastructure upgrades.
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