London Stansted Airport will add nine new routes to Europe and Turkey in 2026, including flights to Istanbul and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Turkish Airlines operates up to 15 weekly flights on the new Istanbul route.
China recorded 150 million tourist arrivals in 2026 with an average per capita spending of $357.3, representing 29.1% of the global average. Visa-free policies have boosted arrivals but digital and consumption hurdles limit tourism revenue.