TRAVEL NEWS

Heavy rainfall causes river boat suspensions in Nagatoro and river surges at Fukuroda Falls as Japan prepares for Silver Week travel.

Huntington Beach joins six Broward County Florida beaches in advancing sensory-inclusive travel through KultureCity certifications and granular accessibility auditing.

The 15.172-km Chitrakoot Link Expressway is upgraded to six lanes with a Rs 1,008.67 crore budget, cutting Delhi-Chitrakoot travel times from 9 to 6 hours.

A confirmed Asiatic black bear sighting 70 meters from Mount Takao's Trail No. 1 prompts safety alerts across Tokyo ahead of the five-day Silver Week holiday.

Australia updates travel advisories for Colombia, Panama, Egypt, and Uganda, warning of earthquake flight disruptions, $1,000 passport fines, and border conflict zones.

Kerala KSRTC launches all-inclusive budget tour packages to Lakshadweep and Hyderabad from September 22, 2026, introducing a railway-style digital waiting list.

Canada updates travel advisories for 10 European nations, warning of urban crime, eastern border airspace risks, and upcoming mandatory ETIAS digital screening.

Bauchi State unveils an infrastructure plan for electric tricycle charging stations and battery-swapping hubs, stabilizing commuter fares and cutting emissions.

Immigration New Zealand ends paper-based visitor and transit visa submissions from October 1, 2026, transitioning all applications to mandatory digital portals.

September and October emerge as India's fastest-growing holiday window as Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Durga Puja spur micro-vacations across Asia.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is tightening financial controls after an Inspector General probe revealed nearly $680,500 in consultant travel expenses lacked proper authorization and documentation.

The 15.17-km Chitrakoot Link Expressway is upgraded to six lanes, reducing Delhi to Chitrakoot travel times from 9 hours to 6 hours at 120 kmph.