The Daily Travel Industry Brief 20 July 2026

The Daily Travel Industry Brief 20 July 2026

Emirates unveils world-first ‘U-Dream’ headrest for Economy Class Emirates has introduced the aviation industry’s first U-Dream headrest, a new adjustable

20. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits

Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits

European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cas

20. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Why has travelling to the UK become so difficult for British dual nationals?

Why has travelling to the UK become so difficult for British dual nationals?

Our contributor, Emma Pouncey, tells us about her struggles of dealing with British passport bureaucracy and the logistical nightmare associated with being a du

20. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Germany’s cabinet could be reshuffled after Jens Spahn resigns, Spanish fans celebrate their World Cup victory, railway employee falls from a moving train durin

20. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Guam Visitors Bureau Launches Interactive Island-Wide Guam Photo Hunt

Guam Visitors Bureau Launches Interactive Island-Wide Guam Photo Hunt

The Guam Visitors Bureau has launched the Guam Photo Hunt, an island-wide interactive campaign encouraging residents and visitors to explore more than 100 desti

19. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
How Spain’s World Cup Triumph Revealed America’s Greatest Strength

How Spain’s World Cup Triumph Revealed America’s Greatest Strength

While Spain lifted the trophy, the United States may have claimed something equally significant. For one unforgettable month, football united cultures, forged f

19. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
100 Years of Route 66: The Road That Made America Great—Can It Do It Again?

100 Years of Route 66: The Road That Made America Great—Can It Do It Again?

As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Mother Road remains one of America’s greatest tourism icons. From powering small-town economies to inspiring t

19. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
When the Smoke Crosses the Border, So Should Compassion

When the Smoke Crosses the Border, So Should Compassion

As Canadian wildfires send hazardous smoke across the United States, political blame is replacing the cooperation that once defined the relationship between bot

19. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Kazakhstan Records Tourism Boom with 15.7 Million Foreign Visitors

Kazakhstan Records Tourism Boom with 15.7 Million Foreign Visitors

Kazakhstan welcomed a record 15.7 million foreign visitors, cementing its position as Central Asia’s fastest-growing tourism destination. Improved visa policies

18. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Government Responds as JetBlue Ends Nonstop JFK Flights to Antigua

Government Responds as JetBlue Ends Nonstop JFK Flights to Antigua

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says JetBlue’s decision to end nonstop JFK service after October 31, 2026, reflects broader airline network changes rather

17. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Beauty Without Borders: Why Cosmetics Have Become Tourism’s Most Profitable Souvenir

Beauty Without Borders: Why Cosmetics Have Become Tourism’s Most Profitable Souvenir

Luxury cosmetics have become one of tourism’s most profitable sectors. Travelers are far more willing to purchase premium beauty products and designer brands wh

17. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Cities are getting smarter about water and other eco wins

Cities are getting smarter about water and other eco wins

From flood-resistant infrastructure to new ways of securing drinking water, cities are adapting to the growing climate pressures of a hotter, drier world. Plus,

17. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute