Top 20 Travel International News
2026-01-10 19:33:04
- FAA staffing cuts are set to rise to 10% by November 14 across 40 high-volume US airports, impacting global air traffic due to the government shutdown.
Source: adept.travel - US airlines canceled over 2,700 flights on Sunday, largely due to the government shutdown and the FAA's order to reduce air traffic.
Source: apnews.com - Major airlines, including American, Delta, United, and JetBlue, are offering flexible options and full refunds for flights canceled due to the FAA mandate amid the shutdown.
Source: www.today.com - The world’s best hotel for 2025 is named as a waterfront skyscraper (Rosewood Hong Kong).
Source: www.cnn.com - Traveling to the European Union is expected to become more complicated due to the upcoming implementation of the EU entry-exit system.
Source: www.cnn.com - Air Canada is noted as the only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy class on all flights.
Source: www.cnn.com - The US has dropped out of the world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time.
Source: www.cnn.com - Visiting the US is set to become more expensive for foreign travelers as visa fees will rise at the end of September.
Source: www.cnn.com - The Isle of Arran in Scotland has been newly designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Source: www.internationaltraveller.com - Spain’s Catalonia region has been declared the World Gastronomy Region for 2025.
Source: www.internationaltraveller.com - Greenland’s new international airport in Nuuk has opened, enhancing accessibility, with two additional airports planned by the end of 2026.
Source: www.internationaltraveller.com - AmaWaterways is launching new luxury river cruises along Colombia’s Magdalena River aboard the AmaMagdalena.
Source: www.internationaltraveller.com - Royal Caribbean is developing Lelepa, Vanuatu, as the first private island cruise destination in the southern hemisphere, set to open in 2027.
Source: www.internationaltraveller.com - Akasa Air plans to start Sharjah flights in early 2026 as part of its strategy to expand its international route map.
Source: skift.com - Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is pitching billions in tourism deals to attract more private investors to the region.
Source: skift.com - Abu Dhabi is doubling down on global partnerships to accelerate its tourism growth.
Source: skift.com - India is preparing for its "second-airport era" as it accelerates toward becoming the world’s third-largest aviation market.
Source: skift.com - Budget-friendly destinations like Vietnam, Albania, and Morocco are gaining popularity among travelers seeking high-value experiences.
Source: worldtravelbreaking.com - Post-pandemic travel shifts include the rise of wellness tourism, eco-conscious travel, and slow travel, emphasizing longer stays and deeper connections.
Source: worldtravelbreaking.com - Typhoon Fung Wong has halted ferries and flights in the Philippines and caused Taiwan to cancel all domestic flights for Wednesday.
Source: adept.travel