Rajasthan chief minister advanced tourism and development projects in Eastern Rajasthan on Feb. 14, 2026, following a major international half marathon promoting conservation and fitness.

Air New Zealand successfully tested the electric ALIA CX300 aircraft in 12 New Zealand airports, proving its viability for future sustainable air travel.

Vietnam celebrated Lunar New Year 2026 with expanded festivities, including a new night edition of Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

India held a 5 km snow marathon in Jammu and Kashmir on Feb. 17, 2026, honoring 10 soldiers killed in an accident, promoting tourism, youth enlistment, and civil-military unity.

Aegean Airlines offers free flights for kids up to 11 on select 2026 summer routes, with family discounts up to 30%.

Hong Kong saw over 377,000 tourists on Lunar New Year’s first day, mainly mainland visitors buying horse-themed gold, with overall arrivals up 9.6% year-on-year.

Ireland’s 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor is expected to create 1,450 jobs and boost tourism, with €5.7M in funding supporting legacy projects.

Indian travelers are increasingly choosing visa-free or easy-visa Southeast Asian destinations, with Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines seeing major search surges in January 2026.

European tourism grew 6.2% in 2026, led by Chinese and Indian visitors, despite weaker U.S. travel due to economic and geopolitical factors.

Kenya airport strike on Feb 16, 2026, caused mass flight disruptions over unpaid wages and poor working conditions.