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Mexico Leads North America in Travel Growth and Spending in 2025
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Sri Lanka Breaks Tourism Records in May 2026
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Morocco Achieves 22nd Spot with Nearly 20 Million Visitors in 2025
Morocco climbed to the 22nd spot in global tourism arrivals for 2025. The country welcomed a record-breaking 19.8 million visitors during the year.
Syria Launches 2026 Summer Tourism Season to Boost Economy
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Iran to Travel to US Prior to World Cup Match vs. All Whites
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Western Sydney International Airport to Open October 25, 2026
Western Sydney International Airport, Sydney's second international airport, is set to open on October 25, 2026. The airport will start passenger services, expanding Sydney's international aviation options.
Beijing Cultural Tourism Expo 2026 Attracts Massive Crowds
The 2026 Beijing International Cultural Tourism Expo attracted large crowds during its run, emphasizing its importance in the cultural tourism sector. The event served as a key platform influencing China's travel industry.
Sun Group Debuts at 2026 Seoul Travel Fair Promoting Vietnam Tourism
Sun Group made its inaugural appearance at the 2026 Seoul International Travel Fair, showcasing tourism across Vietnam. The company emphasized Phu Quoc and targeted travelers from Korea, Japan, and India with special offers.
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EU’s Biometric Entry/Exit System Delays at 29 Borders Since October 2025
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System began in October 2025 at 29 borders, replacing manual passport stamping. Lengthy waits and multi-hour queues have emerged at airports and land crossings during its rollout.
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The EU started its biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 across 29 Schengen external borders. Early 2026 peak periods saw passenger waits of up to two hours at key airports.
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The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System fully deployed in August 2026 has caused long queues at major airports and land borders. Wait times have reached two hours at some Schengen airports and several hours at the Croatia–Serbia border.