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India is set to introduce a bullet train connecting Delhi and Siliguri, cutting travel time to six hours. The route will include several major cities, boosting the country's high-speed rail efforts.

A new study forecasts substantial revenue generation from the proposed high-speed rail between Fort Worth and Arlington. It also highlights considerable economic benefits for the local communities.

Meliá Hotels International has joined the WTTC as a global member, representing its extensive portfolio of hotels across 46 countries. The company aims to leverage this membership to advance sustainable tourism and innovation in the hotel industry.

Mexico ranks as North America's top destination in travel growth, visitor numbers, and tourism spending for 2025. The country leads the region ahead of the US and Canada.

The WTTC warns that delays related to the Schengen Entry/Exit System could jeopardize millions of visitor arrivals across Europe. Potential border waits of up to three hours risk impacting travel in 2026.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport suffered 27 flight cancellations and 265 delays, affecting KLM, Delta, Lufthansa, and other major airlines on key European routes. Passengers faced significant travel disruptions across several international destinations.

Flight interruptions on June 8, 2026 led to cancellations and delays at Sydney and Wellington airports, impacting flight operations across Oceania. These disruptions posed challenges for airline scheduling at key hubs in the region.

Inbound tourism to Israel declined by 83% in May 2026 amid ongoing regional instability. The crisis has significantly reduced visitor arrivals to the country.

Japan’s tourism industry reached a new peak in 2025 with the highest recorded visitor arrivals and a marked increase in tourism spending, supported by an expanded range of destinations.

Morocco climbed to 22nd in the global tourism rankings in 2025, welcoming a record 19.8 million visitors that year. This marks a notable achievement for the country's travel industry.