Russian outbound tourism rose 16% in 2025, with China seeing a 33.6% increase due to easier visas and better travel access.

Sweden offers five islands to global travelers for a year, requiring creative video applications to promote nature retreats.

Spain’s airport operator Aena proposes annual fee hikes from 2027 to fund a €13B upgrade plan, pending government approval.

State Highway 35 in New Zealand reopens Feb. 19, 2026, after three weeks closed due to landslides, now operating daily from 7am to 7pm.

A winter storm on Feb. 18, 2026, canceled school buses across southern Ontario due to ice, snow, and dangerous travel conditions.

Bangladesh blocked SpiceJet’s airspace over unpaid fees, forcing flight reroutes and longer travel times.

Yosemite National Park closes due to snow, avalanches, and road hazards; reopening Feb. 21 with campgrounds closed until Feb. 27.

Model Brooks Nader fell violently ill on a private flight to St. Barts on Feb. 15, 2026, likely from sushi, but recovered to continue her birthday trip.

India's fastest metro, launching in 2026, will connect Meerut at 120 kmph with 12 stations and shared tracks with semi-high-speed trains.

Gujarat’s new Vande Bharat Express links Ahmedabad and Udaipur, launching Feb. 18 with daily service.