Egypt Tourism Head Urges UK Agents to Expand Holiday Offers Beyond Resorts
Egypt’s tourism chief urges UK agents to sell multi-centre holidays beyond traditional resorts and Nile cruises. Jet2 will launch year-round flights from six UK airports to Egypt in February 2027.
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Travel for Russians; Russia Requires Visas for Montenegrins
Montenegro ends visa-free entry for Russian nationals starting in 2026. Russia will require visas for travelers from Montenegro beginning the same year.
Doncaster Rail Station Closed Christmas Eve 2026 for Major Track Works
Doncaster station will close to all train services on Christmas Eve 2026 for renewal of 11 switches and over 640 metres of track. Replacement buses will operate on affected routes, with services resuming on 27 December.
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Travel for Russians; Russia Imposes Visas on Montenegrins
Montenegro ended visa-free entry for Russian nationals starting October 2026. Russia responded by requiring Montenegrin citizens to obtain visas to enter Russia.
WTM London 2026 Offers Travel Agents Free Entry Through TTG and Travel Gossip
WTM London 2026 will offer free admission to travel agents registering through TTG and Travel Gossip during the November 3-5 event at Excel London. The exhibition introduces paid visitor tickets but maintains complimentary access for travel agents via partner registrations.
GTBA-ONEKLIK 4th Travel Sale Expo 2026 Attracts 56,000 Visitors
The 4th GTBA-ONEKLIK Travel Sale Expo at SM Megamall attracted 56,000 visitors in October 2026. This edition achieved the highest sales figures since 2023.
Hastings Line Closed Oct 24-Nov 1 2026; Rail Replacement Buses Operate
Network Rail will close the Hastings line between Tonbridge and Wadhurst for nine days from October 24 to November 1, 2026. Rail replacement buses will operate the route during this period due to essential track renewal and maintenance.
Tonbridge to Wadhurst Rail Closed for Nine Days in October 2026
Network Rail will close the railway between Tonbridge and Wadhurst from 24 October to 1 November 2026 for essential upgrades. Rail replacement buses will operate throughout the closure affecting stations up to Battle.
Madrid-Barcelona High-Speed Rail Delays After Train Fire Near Ricla
A train fire near Ricla disrupted Madrid-Barcelona high-speed rail on 12 October 2026, affecting 33 trains and nearly 13,000 passengers. Service resumed gradually using single-track operations, causing delays.
Portugal Starts First High-Speed Rail Line Linking Porto and Lisboa
Portugal began construction on its first high-speed rail line between Porto and Lisboa on October 12, 2026. The 290 km route will reduce travel times to 1 hour and 20 minutes.















