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The ITB Americas 2026 Hosted Buyer Program held in New York confirmed international buyers from over 30 countries. ITB Americas will take place 10-12 November 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico with 70% of exhibition space booked.

The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System launched in October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping across 29 countries. Early 2026 saw wait times reach two hours at Schengen external borders due to biometric data processing.

GCC airlines launched travel offers in early August 2026 including discounted fares and free date changes on bookings. Travelers benefit from reduced ticket prices and flexible bookings.

Jinmao Group will assume independent management of its hotel business from August 2026, ending its partnership with Hyatt. The Hyatt Regency Chongming Shanghai Jinmao has been renamed Shanghai Chongming Jinmao Yiyin Hotel under Jinmao’s sole operation.

ITB Americas 2026 took place 10-12 November in Guadalajara, Mexico, securing 70% exhibition space and confirming buyers from over 30 countries. The event featured a comprehensive Hosted Buyer Program and a conference with over 40 sessions across key travel themes.

WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 4, 2026, amid a flight attendant strike affecting Canadian and international routes. A tentative deal was reached Monday, but recovery of full flight schedules is ongoing.

The World Travel & Tourism Council valued India's travel and tourism sector at $263.6 billion for 2025. Asian Hospitality published this data on August 4, 2026.

Oman will introduce a free 14-day tourist visa starting August 2026 to promote tourism. The new policy removes visa fees and simplifies entry for travelers.

The World Travel & Tourism Council valued India's travel and tourism sector at $263.6 billion in 2025. The figure highlights the sector's significant economic contribution.

The US has made permanent its visa bond program with a $20,000 bond cap for travelers from 50 countries including Bangladesh. The policy targets B1 and B2 visa applicants and takes effect August 3, 2026.