Europe recorded its busiest summer for air traffic on record in 2026, with an average of 35,959 flights per day between June and August, even as the war in the Middle East disrupted established aviation routes and shifted holiday travel plans.
China’s C919 narrow-body passenger jet completed its first scheduled international commercial flight to a foreign country on Aug. 12, marking a new stage in Beijing’s effort to establish a domestic commercial aviation industry with a foothold beyond the Chinese market.
Ethiopia is building what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion mega-project aimed at transforming air travel across the continent.
China has opened its doors wider than ever before. As of July 2025, citizens from 74 countries can now enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Turkiye has achieved a record-breaking year in 2024, welcoming 62.27 million international visitors and generating a historic $61.1 billion in tourism revenue.
France solidified its position as the world’s most popular tourist destination in 2024, attracting 100 million visitors, the French Tourism Ministry announced on January 21.
The Olympic host nation held off strong competition from Spain, which also reported record-breaking numbers.
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Saudi Arabia is ready to become a global tourism powerhouse by securing the rights to host two major events, the 2034 FIFA World Cup and the 2030 World Expo.
“The next decade we’ll host two of the largest events,” said...
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum calling for constitutional change, asserting their nations' right to determine their own futures.
