Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
British holidaymakers face potential delays this weekend as the EU’s new entry-exit system for non-EU citizens takes effect during peak summer travel season.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
US hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most host cities, with concerns about visa wait times, ticket prices, and travel costs deterring international visitors.
Summer holiday bookings bounce back after fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Summer holiday bookings have rebounded following a fragile Middle East ceasefire, with Jet2 reporting a 7.1% increase in bookings compared to the previous year.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods, with the nomination to be discussed this month in South Korea.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand, and South Korean tidal flats were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List at a committee meeting in Busan.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, as the shutdown extended beyond 43 days.