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Getaria Town Council approved a Tourist Stay Tax ordinance effective January 1, 2027. The tax will fund local tourism needs and affect visitors and accommodation providers.

The FAA has enacted a ground delay program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on October 4, 2026. Flights from the contiguous US to Austin face delays averaging 66 minutes due to low cloud ceilings.

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight saw 183,270 visitors and a new global tourism partnership signaled. Guam promoted its culture, cuisine, and tourism with broad industry support.

Geggs Getaways hosted its first travel show on September 24, 2026, in Blackpool, drawing over 200 guests and securing £11,000 in bookings. The event also raised £500 for Dementia UK through a raffle.

A foiled attack targeting flydubai was reported in early October 2026. The incident has raised concerns about the recovery of the Middle East regional airline sector.

Thales will deploy an AI biometric system at Singapore airports in 2026. The new system aims to accelerate passenger processing and improve flow.

Noi Bai International Airport launched a biometric check-in system in July 2026 to enhance passenger processing. The technology aims to reduce wait times and speed up boarding procedures.

Sydney Metro has surpassed 130 million passenger journeys since August 2024, with weekday trips exceeding 291,000. Major projects including the Bankstown extension and Sydney Metro West are advancing toward openings in 2026 and 2032.

Morocco will link Casablanca Mohammed V Airport with the Al Boraq high-speed train via a MAD 15 billion underground terminal by 2029. The expansion will increase airport capacity to 35 million passengers annually.

Multiple Southeastern trains were cancelled on September 22, 2026, after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs. Affected trains, based in Hastings, serve routes via Battle, Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks.