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Catch up on the karryon top 10 stories week for May 29, 2026. This week's travel industry news covers Qantas aircraft delays, Thailand visa changes, and luxury jet launches affecting travelers worldwide.

Webjet appoints internal CFO Layton Shannos as acting CEO effective June 1, 2026, following Katrina Barry's May 31 departure. The leadership transition prioritizes organizational stability during the online travel company's ongoing transformation.

Experienced personal travel manager Erin Ross rejoins TravelManagers Australia in 2026 as business partnership manager. Her return highlights industry shift toward supportive network cultures and advisor retention.

Mexico, US, and Canada announce coordinated Ebola travel restrictions ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, implementing entry bans and quarantine protocols for visitors from high-risk African nations.

Eight students stranded on Iron Shark roller coaster in Galveston highlight Texas amusement ride safety regulations, insurance requirements, and travel planning strategies for Gulf Coast attractions.

Varanasi, Katra, Mysuru, Puri, and Goa now connected by India's revolutionary Vande Bharat Express, slashing travel times and transforming tourism across spiritual and coastal destinations.

Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper launches a limited Outlander-themed train makeover connecting London and Birmingham to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness this summer, blending screen tourism with sustainable rail travel.

Charleston's historic waterfront just hosted the first urban hybrid-electric aircraft flight, proving regional air mobility can bypass traditional airports and reshape coastal travel across America.

Europe's major destinations implement aggressive tourist taxes, cruise levies, and entry fees in 2026 to combat overtourism. Italy, Greece, Spain, and more now charge visitors for heritage preservation and infrastructure.

A massive fire in Hudson River rail tunnels on May 29, 2026 shut down Amtrak, NJ Transit, and LIRR services, leaving thousands scrambling for alternatives and exposing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Montenegro aligns with Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Iceland in Europe's 2026 tourism revolution, combining digital innovation with sustainability strategies to reshape travel management.

Uganda has sealed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following confirmed cases of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus, triggering regional travel restrictions and a public health emergency across East Africa.