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204 figuresUpdated as we report
Europe · Policy
£50m+

Value of Leger Shearings management buyout

Liam Race and Andrew Oldfield took full ownership in a NatWest-funded buyout, fully exiting the Henry family, completing a process begun in 2019.

Europe · Policy
Up to 25%

Faster than a passport scan at an eGate, in testing

Home Office testing of contactless eGates, which compare a live photo with verified passport and immigration data instead of scanning the passport.

Source · Home Office Read the story
North America · Policy
82M+

Travellers welcomed by the CBSA, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says it welcomed more than 82 million travellers in 2025.

North America · Policy
1,800 km

Mackenzie River main stem, nominated length

The main stem runs just under 1,800 km from Great Slave Lake to the Arctic Ocean, all within the NWT; over 4,200 km with tributaries.

Source · Parks Canada Read the story
Polar · Policy
500

Passengers above which a ship may not land anyone

Antarctic operators also allow one ship per site at a time, no more than 100 people ashore from a vessel and one guide per 20.

Asia-Pacific · Policy
US$46.6M

Extra yearly revenue expected from Kyoto's hotel tax

Skift's Daily Lodging Report put the expected gain from the new five-tier tax at more than US$46.6 million a year.

Source · Skift · Mar 2026
Asia-Pacific · Policy
30 days

Visa-free stay for Canadians in China, until 31 Dec

Canada joined China's visa-exemption list on 17 February 2026. No extension into 2027 has been announced.

Asia-Pacific · Policy
240 hrs

Visa-free transit in China for US travellers

Open to nationals of 57 countries at 65 ports in 24 provinces and municipalities, with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country.

Middle East · Policy
Level 3

US travel advisory for the UAE: Reconsider Travel

Updated 29 August, it cites the threat of drone and missile attacks. Canada advises a high degree of caution.

Europe · Policy
ISK 4,500

Proposed Golden Circle pass for non-residents

A draft bill sets a one-year digital pass at ISK 4,500, or ISK 3,000 off-season, from 1 May 2027. Consultation closes 7 October.

Europe · Policy
40

Maximum tour group size per landing on Capri

From summer 2026, groups of more than 20 must use earpieces, and guides may not use umbrellas or flags.

Source · Euronews · Feb 2026
North America · Policy
2 years

Time to book a NEXUS interview after 1 April 2027

Applicants conditionally approved on or after 1 April 2027 must schedule their enrolment interview within two years, down from the pandemic-era five.

North America · Policy
-50%

Drop in Canadian NEXUS applications, 2024 to 2025

Canadian NEXUS applications fell from 695,533 in 2024 to 344,257 in 2025, according to CP24.

Source · CP24 Read the story
Global · Policy
250+

Adventure activities covered by World Nomads plans

World Nomads, now owned by IMG, says its plans cover more than 250 adventure sports and activities for travellers from more than 100 countries.

Asia-Pacific · Policy
23,000

Homestays and experiences India aims to onboard by end-2028

About 14,000 experiences and 9,000 homestays, under the National Digital Tourism Stack launched 27 Sep 2026.

Source · ThePrint Read the story
Europe · Policy
€20

ETIAS fee once the system launches

Per application, valid three years for multiple entries; free for under-18s and over-70s. No launch date confirmed as of October 2026.

Source · ABTA Read the story
Polar · Policy
43

Svalbard tourist landing sites in protected areas, from 2025

Landings in Svalbard's protected areas are limited to 43 mapped sites, against roughly 240 landing sites used across Svalbard in 2023.

Asia-Pacific · Policy
17%

Maldives T-GST on overseas operators' margins

Tax on margins and commissions earned by overseas agents and operators selling Maldives tourism products; start date now said to be 1 April 2027.

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