Destinations

Portugal is recognized among select countries demonstrating strong tourism resilience. This highlights the sustained stability of Portugal’s tourism sector.

County Louth has introduced a new tourism strategy aimed at positioning the region as a leading visitor destination in Ireland. The plan supports Louth's efforts to grow its tourism profile.

Accor and Yavu Collective have signed a multi-hotel deal to develop Fiji as a luxury travel destination by expanding its premium accommodation offerings. This partnership aims to attract more upscale travelers to the islands.

Carnival Cruise Line has adopted a stricter bikini dress code effective June 2026 at island ports. Passengers are advised to prepare for enhanced dress standards during shore visits.

India has revealed the first official image of its bullet train for the Delhi-Siliguri corridor, highlighting steady progress on the route that includes stops at Lucknow and Varanasi. Travel times between these cities are expected to decrease once the project is completed.

The WTTC warns that Europe's new Entry/Exit System may cause border delays of up to three hours, potentially threatening the arrival of 41 million visitors. Travelers should anticipate longer processing times at European borders.

Severe thunderstorms in the Washington D.C. area caused ground stops and flight delays at local airports on June 10, 2026. Weather disruptions impacted departures and arrivals across the region.

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major Asian airports across several countries. Thousands of passengers remain stranded due to these operational disruptions.

In May 2026, Sri Lanka’s tourism sector set new visitor records despite regional conflicts. The introduction of free electronic travel authorization for multiple countries supported this growth.

Syria has officially launched its 2026 summer tourism season to aid economic recovery. This move forms part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the tourism sector after years of conflict.