travel trends

Japan has increased consular visa fees fivefold for key markets and raised JR rail pass prices, alongside higher hotel taxes in Kyoto.

Water World on Hong Kong Island offers year-round all-weather aquatic fun, featuring 27 attractions across five themed zones.

Middle Eastern airlines face profit squeezes in H1 2026, with Qatar Airways down over 9% and Jazeera Airways reporting a 10.3% net profit drop.

Consecutive extreme weather events in H1 2026 caused $100 billion in global losses, exposing tourism infrastructure in Portugal and Spain.

FCM Travel appoints Jo Lloyd as Chief Customer Officer to lead customer strategy and oversee global account management and consulting operations in 2026.

With Western Europe recording its hottest June on record at 20.74°C, extreme heat is disrupting peak summer travel across Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ethiopia begins construction on the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, set to become Africa's largest aviation hub by 2030.

Dominica, Saint Kitts, and Suriname battle for regional travelers as Eastern Caribbean seat capacity load factors exceed 88% in August 2026.

Cambodia has proposed the S.E.A. Ocean Gallery in Kep Province, integrating submarine art, marine conservation, and education.

Azerbaijan records an 18% increase in hotel booking demand from Russian tourists for autumn 2026, driven by affordable luxury and ease of access.

Aven Hospitality has appointed travel technology veteran Heather Lisagor as VP of Innovation to oversee the SynXis Platform.

Air Canada reported operating revenues of C$6.266 billion in Q2 2026, driven by premium travel and Sixth Freedom connecting traffic.