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ITB Americas has reached 85% venue capacity ahead of its November 2026 debut at Expo Guadalajara, with nearly 300 exhibitors confirmed. The event features 40 conference sessions, 71 speakers, and buyers from more than 41 countries, emphasizing the Americas and key industry sectors.

Indian Railways has cancelled 245 trains, including Rajdhani and Shatabdi services, arriving at Delhi stations on October 10 due to a planned protest. The Delhi Metro closed 45 stations and deployed 23,000 security personnel to manage expected disruptions.

Australia plans to reduce net overseas migration to 245,000 in 2026-27 by cutting 650,000 temporary visas, the largest cut in its history. Temporary visa changes include ballot caps for Working Holiday visas and offshore student visa applications.

TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 attracted a record 8,011 visitors from 185 countries in Cannes. The event hosted 482 exhibitors and nearly 2,000 business meetings across five days.

ITB Americas 2026 has booked 85% of its venue space in Guadalajara ahead of its inaugural event. The new travel trade show will focus on the Americas market.

Royal Caribbean will change its cancellation policy for bookings starting October 11, 2026, removing the 25% penalty tier for five to 14 night cruises and increasing penalties during earlier cancellation periods. Certain Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific Coastal, Panama Canal, and Transpacific voyages departing after April 11, 2028, are already under the new rules.

TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 recorded 8,011 visitors from 185 countries in Cannes. The event hosted 482 exhibitors and featured nearly 2,000 business meetings.

Tamil Nadu promoted its heritage, Buddhist links, and tourism options at Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo from September 24 to 27. It also announced a January 2027 familiarisation trip for international travel professionals.

The GTBA-OneKlik Travel Sale Expo 2026 held at SM Megamall drew 56,000 visitors from October 2 to 4. The event posted its highest sales since 2023 and boosted support for local tourism SMEs.

The Philippines has expanded its visa-free policy to 46 African countries, including South Africa and Kenya, allowing visitors to stay up to 30 days. Travelers from the US, UK, Canada, and Japan are also allowed visa-free entry, while Nigeria, China, and India remain excluded.