What you need to know: PH (re) launches e-visas for Chinese tourists

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-philippine-launch-evisa-chinese-tourists/

Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here's what to know

The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Here's what you need to know about the new service.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/pet-friendly-flights-what-to-know/105903876

#TravelandTourism #AirTransportIndustry #Animals #TravelHealthandSafety #TransportIndustry

This Pacific nation's biggest tourism asset now its biggest threat
By Kyle Evans

The Federated States of Micronesia's biggest tourism asset has become one of its largest threats, with as much as 22 million litres of oil from World War II shipwrecks slowly leaking into the ocean.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/war-relics-threat-for-federated-states-of-micronesia/105884710

#WorldWarII #UnrestConflictandWar #EnvironmentalImpact #Environment #TravelandTourism #TourismandLeisureIndustry #KyleEvans

US drops out of world's most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time
By Hanan Dervisevic

The US passport has fallen to 12th place, a five-spot decline from its previous ranking, tying with Malaysia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/united-states-passport-drops-out-of-top-10-most-powerful/105893408

#TourismandLeisureIndustry #TravelandTourism #TravelPreparation #ForeignAffairs #HananDervisevic

Why does SA have a summer plan for the algal bloom and what's in it?
By Jordanna Schriever

The full details of South Australia's algal bloom summer plan which aims to ensure South Australians can "enjoy their summer" were released yesterday. The plan includes measures to protect the state's coast while supporting businesses and communities.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/sa-government-algal-bloom-summer-plan-explained/105888438

#Oceans #TravelandTourism #BeachHolidays #Fish #Environment #JordannaSchriever

Reef restoration and submersible cytobots: $100m plan to address algal bloom
By Thomas Kelsall

Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots" are part of a $102.5 million government algal bloom program to ensure "South Australians can enjoy their summer".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-14/sa-summer-plan-announced-state-algal-bloom/105887504

#Oceans #Environment #FishingandAquacultureIndustry #TravelandTourism #StateandTerritoryGovernment #FederalGovernment #GovernmentPolicy #ThomasKelsall

$50 meal refunds, $500 travel vouchers in SA's algal bloom summer plan

Some travellers to South Australia's coast over summer will be able to access $500 accommodation vouchers and $50 cashback on their meal, under a state and federal government plan to stimulate tourism.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/summer-algal-vouchers-south-australia/105883636

#TravelandTourism #Environment

Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival
By Lewis Wiseman

A new entry/exit system will require all non-European Union citizens to register their personal details, including fingerprints and facial images.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-12/european-union-new-biometric-checks-schengen-area/105868148

#NationalSecurity #TravelandTourism #Immigration #TravelPreparation #LewisWiseman