Delta Cuts Its Profit Forecast as Fuel Bill Jumps $6 Billion — But Says Fares Will Stay High
Delta cut its 2026 outlook as its fuel bill jumps $6 billion, but says fares up about 20% this year can hold. What it means for holiday travellers.
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Global Tourism Stalls: UN Cuts Its 2026 Forecast as Middle East Conflict Hits Travel
International arrivals grew just 0.4% in the first half of 2026 and UN Tourism cut its full-year forecast to 1–2%. Which regions grew, which fell, and why.
Thailand Plans a 450-Baht Fee for Foreign Visitors: What Travellers Need to Know
Thailand plans a flat 450-baht (about $14) fee for foreign visitors from 2027. Who pays, who is exempt, what it funds and when it could start.
Japan Triples Its Departure Tax: What Travellers Now Pay to Leave
Japan’s International Tourist Tax rose from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 in July. Who pays, how it is collected, and what the money funds.