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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.

Tulsa City Council approved placing a hotel tax increase on the November 2026 ballot, raising it from 5% to 9.9% for tourists. The revenue will fund improvements at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.

Belize's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports that Belizeans have visa-free access to Spain or the Schengen Area following Spain's July 14, 2026 list. Belizean nationals still require visas, except biometric passport holders who can obtain five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas.

India’s Ministry of Tourism has approved 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore across multiple central schemes. These investments cover heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, and pilgrimage tourism to improve facilities and connectivity across the country.

Syria saw a 111% surge in tourist arrivals in H1 2026, reaching 3.52 million visitors. Tourists from non-Arab countries increased by 448%, while arrivals from Arab countries rose 107%, per Syria's Ministry of Tourism.

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.

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 suspended tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals starting in July 2026. Sri Lankan tourists cannot obtain visas to Taiwan from that time.

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.

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.