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China has introduced new student visa application procedures for Bangladeshi students starting July 25, 2026. The revised process targets improved oversight and efficiency in visa issuance.

The U.S. government introduced global visa restrictions in July 2026 targeting individuals involved in cybercrime and their immediate families. The policy responds to $10 billion in fraud losses and expands visa vetting measures.

Israeli tourist arrivals in Cyprus more than doubled in June 2026 compared to 2025, reaching 80,343. This growth helped offset an overall decline in visitor numbers caused by regional tensions.

Tulsa City Council approved a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9%, the first since 1984, for a voter decision in November. The tax hike aims to fund maintenance at major city venues beginning January 2027.

On July 22, 2026, Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9% to voters in November. The raised funds would support repairs at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.

The Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 117 projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore in two years under key central schemes to enhance India's tourism infrastructure. Projects span heritage, spiritual, eco-tourism, and iconic centres, supported by digital initiatives like the Incredible India Digital Platform and 53 new air routes under RCS-UDAN.

Belize clarified on July 20, 2026, that its citizens still require visas to enter Spain and the Schengen Area. Spain's July 14 list merely restated existing EU visa exemption rules without granting Belize visa-free access.

Tulsa City Council approved a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9% on July 22, 2026, to fund venue maintenance and support tourism. The measure will be on the November ballot for voter approval.

Israeli tourist arrivals to Cyprus in June 2026 rose by 165.7% compared to June 2025, reaching 80,343 visitors. Despite a 10.1% decline in total arrivals in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, figures were slightly higher than in 2024.

Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax hike from 5% to 9.9% to the November ballot. Funds will support repairs at BOK and Arvest Convention Centers and enhance tourism efforts.