Destination News
IAEE to Acquire Exhibitor Group
IAEE to acquire Exhibitor Group: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Exhibitor Group, according to a 13 February 2026 report.
Travel & Visa News
Stay updated with the latest visa changes, travel alerts, and policy updates
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Kyoto Introduces Resident-Priority Pricing for Buses and Public Facilities
Kyoto has proposed a resident-priority pricing system — charging visitors higher fares for buses and public attractions — alongside increased lodging taxes to manage overtourism and bolster sustainable tourism.
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Capri Tourism Rules 2026: Group Limits, Umbrella Ban and Noise Controls to Tackle Overtourism
Capri tourism rules for 2026 introduce group size caps, an umbrella ban for guides and noise controls to reduce overcrowding and preserve the island’s character.
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New Open-Access Rail Service to Link Norway and Sweden from June 2026
Snälltåget will introduce a new open-access rail service connecting Oslo with Gothenburg and Malmö from 15 June 2026, adding commercial cross-border capacity between Norway and Sweden.
Travel Alerts
Travel Technology Association Warns on State Pricing Bills
The Travel Technology Association warns that proposed state pricing bills limiting AI-driven pricing—often called price surveillance—could increase costs and legal uncertainty for the travel industry.
Statistics & Trends
Fraport traffic grows 7.1% in January 2026
Fraport traffic rose 7.1% in January 2026, with around 9.6 million travellers across the Group and Frankfurt Airport handling 4.1 million passengers.
Airline Updates
Emirates Expands Dubai–London Service to 13 Daily Flights
Emirates Dubai London flights have increased to 13 daily services after the carrier added a fourth daily rotation to Gatwick on 8 February 2026, including the first daily A350 to Gatwick.
Airline Updates
AirAsia X Opens Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Route, Linking Asia, Gulf and UK
AirAsia X’s Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route, starting 26 June 2026, will connect Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe and create a fifth freedom sector between Bahrain and London.
Airline Updates
Emirates Expands Premium Economy and Retrofits Fleet Across Global Routes
Emirates premium economy is being rolled out across several global routes in 2026, with retrofitted aircraft and new cabin configurations arriving on services from Dubai to destinations including the US, Ireland, Vietnam and Mauritius.
Travel Alerts
Heavy Snow Forces Jeju Airport Shutdown; 11,000 Tourists Stranded
Heavy snow forced a Jeju airport shutdown, leaving roughly 11,000 travellers stranded after 163 flights were cancelled and five diverted during the storm.
Statistics & Trends
Chinese Tourists Shift from Japan to Russia, Thailand and Australia
Chinese tourists are choosing Russia, Thailand and Australia over Japan this Lunar New Year, driven by visa-free travel, warm climates and shifting spending priorities.
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Japan Dominates 2026 Lunar New Year Travel Searches by Koreans
Japan Lunar New Year travel: Japan has emerged as the leading international choice for South Koreans searching flights for the 2026 Seollal holiday, with Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo topping the list.