World Aviation Festival 2026 Adds Airport–Airline Collaboration Track
World Aviation Festival’s new Lisbon track will examine digital identity, shared disruption recovery and closer cooperation between airports and airlines.
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Venice Considers €30 Day-Tripper Fee and Longer Charging Season for 2027
Venice is considering a higher day-tripper charge and more fee-paying dates in 2027, but the proposed €30 maximum has not been approved.
U.S. Urges Americans to Reconsider Middle East Travel and Connections
A September 19 security alert warns Americans of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures, including risks for passengers connecting through regional hubs.
France and Italy Among Nine Countries Reportedly Easing EES Border Checks
Nine Schengen countries have reportedly received informal permission to limit EES biometric checks after temporary flexibility expired, leaving travelers facing uneven procedures.
GCC Grand Tours Visa Nears Launch for Travel Across Six Gulf Countries
The GCC Grand Tours Visa is moving closer to launch, with the unified permit expected to let international visitors travel across six Gulf countries on a single visa.
Europe Ends EES Grace Period as Airports Brace for Longer Border Queues
Europe’s temporary flexibility period for the Entry/Exit System has ended, raising fresh concerns about longer passport-control queues for non-EU travelers at major airports.
Rome Declares Colosseum Security Red Zone Through Christmas After Rise in Crime
Rome has placed the Colosseum and surrounding historic areas under enhanced security through December 24, giving police greater powers following a rise in crime and public disorder.
Hotels.com Launches Business Travel Mode With Booking Controls and Personal Rewards
Hotels.com has launched a new business travel mode that lets travelers save work-trip preferences, rebook preferred hotels faster and earn rewards from eligible business stays.
Italy Brings Back Spain Border Checks – Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Italy has temporarily restored checks for some travelers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta migration crisis raised concerns about movement within Europe.
Ceuta Border Crisis: 60,000 Migrants Cross From Morocco as 57 Die
Up to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, overwhelming local services and triggering a wider European border dispute.
Canadians Cut 7.1 Million U.S. Trips – and Took Billions in Tourism Spending Elsewhere
Canadian travelers made 7.1 million fewer trips to the United States in 2025, redirecting billions toward domestic and overseas destinations.
Barcelona Tourist Tax Could Hit €30 as City Says ‘Not One Tourist More’
Barcelona is considering combined tourist taxes of up to €30 for short-stay cruise passengers as the city intensifies its overtourism crackdown.
France and Spain Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations as Heatwave Threatens Travel Plans
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced mass evacuations, disrupted communities near Bordeaux, Madrid and Valencia, and raised fresh travel safety concerns.
New Zealand Travel Alert Warns Travelers Could Be Stranded in Middle East Hubs
New Zealand has raised travel advice for several Middle East countries, warning that airspace closures and flight disruption could strand travelers.
Costa del Sol Hotel Pool Incident Sends More Than 60 Guests to Hospital
More than 60 guests at a hotel in Benahavís on Spain’s Costa del Sol were treated for symptoms consistent with pool-related poisoning.