Travel U.S. travel industry warns: shutdown and budget gridlock crush air traffic and economy We bring an overview of warnings from the U.S. Travel Association and AHLA: the 2025 shutdown is estimated at $6.1 billion in losses, with millions of passengers affected by delays and FAA flight cuts. Find out what the new standoff after January 31, 2026, means for airports, hotels, and security services and how the cost spills over to the economy. Feb 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa: travel advisors delivered 23,000 overnight stays and spurred tourism recovery Learn how Jamaica is welcoming tourists back in February 2026 after the devastating Hurricane Melissa: Minister Edmund Bartlett, speaking in New York, cites 23,000 overnight stays worth about 8 million USD, while the Bank of Jamaica and the ROOFS program show that rebuilding hotels and homes will take months. We also explain what NOAA/NHC data on the Category 5 landfall say about the scale of the damage. Feb 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Direct Dhaka–Karachi flights return after 14 years: Biman restores the route and opens a new chapter of cooperation Find out what the return of direct Dhaka–Karachi flights brings: Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ BG-341 landed in Karachi with a ceremonial water salute. The twice-weekly service significantly shortens travel without transit, facilitates business trips and family visits, and follows growing Bangladesh–Pakistan trade. Feb 2, 2026 at 9:19 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Direct U.S.–Venezuela flights return after seven years, with American Airlines and security conditions Find out what the announced return of nonstop flights between the U.S. and Venezuela means: after the FAA lifts part of its restrictions, American Airlines is awaiting final approvals and security assessments. We provide the context of diplomatic moves and what still holds back travel – “do not travel” warnings, visas, bonds, TPS, and weak consular services. Feb 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Morocco 2025 in a tourism record: 19.8 million arrivals, rising revenues, and sustainability challenges alongside European demand Learn how Morocco in 2025 nearly reached 20 million tourists and increased travel revenues, and why rising popularity raises questions of overtourism, coastal construction, and infrastructure. We bring the key figures, state plans, the role of air connectivity, and what could change in 2026. Feb 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Sudan reconnects Port Sudan and Khartoum: the first domestic commercial flight opens the way to restoring transport in the country Find out how Sudan Airways re-established the domestic Port Sudan–Khartoum route on 02 February 2026 and what it means for travelers in the country. We provide context on the airport’s recovery, security challenges, and possible effects on humanitarian logistics, medical teams, and the economy, explaining why Port Sudan has become a key hub. Feb 2, 2026 at 7:55 AM · Tourism desk
Travel World Tourism Network organizes the first ITB Berlin networking gathering on March 2, 2026, at Alpha House in Berlin Find out why the World Tourism Network is gathering tourism leaders on March 2, 2026, in Berlin for an exclusive dinner at Alpha House, ahead of ITB. We bring you what is known about the program, business networking with German beer and wine, and the role of partners IIPT and the African Tourism Board in connecting global destinations before the fair. Feb 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Air Tanzania introduced Dar es Salaam – Lagos – Accra flights and shortened the path between East and West Africa Find out what the new Air Tanzania Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra route brings: three flights a week, fewer layovers and a faster journey between East and West Africa. We bring an overview of the effects on trade, tourism and passenger mobility, with the wider context of AfCFTA and the SAATM initiative and the importance of the connection for the preparations of the host countries of AFCON 2027. Feb 2, 2026 at 7:37 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Croatia at the New York Travel & Adventure Show: strengthening the HTZ appearance and announcement of a direct flight to Split Find out how the Croatian National Tourist Board in New York presented the offer from Zagreb to Dalmatia, what quizzes and "pomalo" mean for American travelers, and how the announced direct flight from the New York area to Split can affect the 2026 season. We also bring key figures on the growth of arrivals and overnight stays and why the emphasis is placed on quality and season extension. Jan 31, 2026 at 9:11 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Applications until February 4, 2026, for the free Service Accelerator by CNTB and GreenSET for tourism innovations Find out who can apply for the free Service Accelerator which, together with CNTB, GreenSET, and STEP RI, helps SMEs develop and test sustainable tourism innovations. Applications are open until February 4, 2026, and the program brings mentorship and business consulting. It is also open to companies from ICT, manufacturing, and creative industries that have solutions applicable in tourism, with an emphasis on the year-round offer. Jan 31, 2026 at 9:07 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Croatian tourist offer at FESPO in Zurich: HTZ and Istria target Swiss travelers with premium experiences We bring an overview of the Croatian appearance at FESPO & Golfmesse in Messe Zurich (January 29 – February 1, 2026), the largest tourism fair in Switzerland: from roadtrip routes with ADAC to premium eno-gastro offers, active vacations, and ideas for traveling at your own pace. With about 500 exhibitors, the fair reveals what Swiss guests seek most from Croatia. Jan 31, 2026 at 8:49 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Buy Croatia in Istria: Chinese agents got to know the premium offer, and HTZ and TZ Istria target year-round guests Find out how HTZ gathered Chinese agents and domestic tourism companies in Novigrad and Istria at the Buy Croatia workshop, along with tours of premium accommodation, wine, and truffles. The focus is on quality guests, longer stays, and better connectivity for Pula via Frankfurt and Munich. We bring key messages from the organizers and what the cooperation means for year-round tourism. Jan 31, 2026 at 7:51 AM · Tourism desk