Au sommaire de la revue de presse de la semaine du 18 mai 2026 :
Ebola : the United States tightens border controls
Riyadh Air opens its first commercial flights to London
The United States aims to ease its traveler social media screening project
Thailand: visa-free stays reduced to 30 days to curb abuses
American airlines oppose airport security privatization
Cruises: demand remains strong despite health alerts
Airbnb expands into car rentals and encroaches on Expedia and Booking
Toward a single European train ticket and strengthened passenger rights
Did you know? The “grief tourism,” when travel helps you grieve
Ebola : the United States tightens border controls
Riyadh Air opens its first commercial flights to London
The United States aims to ease its traveler social media screening project
Thailand: visa-free stays reduced to 30 days to curb abuses
American airlines oppose airport security privatization
Cruises: demand remains strong despite health alerts
Airbnb expands into car rentals and encroaches on Expedia and Booking
Toward a single European train ticket and strengthened passenger rights
Did you know? The “grief tourism,” when travel helps you grieve
Ebola: the United States tightens border controls
The United States has announced a tightening of health screenings for travelers arriving from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan, countries affected by an Ebola outbreak.Authorities also plan to temporarily restrict certain visas for people who have stayed in these countries within the last 21 days.
This decision comes after the infection of an American citizen in the DRC and the World Health Organization’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern.
According to U.S. officials, the risk to the general population remains “low” at this stage.
An info from france24.com
Riyadh Air opens its first commercial flights to London
The airline Riyadh Air officially launches its commercial services on July 1, 2026, between Riyadh and London Heathrow, after a staff-only testing phase.
It then plans connections to Manchester, Madrid and several major cities in the Middle East, with the ambition of reaching more than 100 destinations by 2030.
Positioned in the premium segment, the airline aims to compete with operators like Emirates and Qatar Airways, while developing codeshare agreements with major international carriers.
Source: euronews.com
It then plans connections to Manchester, Madrid and several major cities in the Middle East, with the ambition of reaching more than 100 destinations by 2030.
Positioned in the premium segment, the airline aims to compete with operators like Emirates and Qatar Airways, while developing codeshare agreements with major international carriers.
Source: euronews.com
The United States wants to ease its traveler social media screening project
The Customs and Border Protection are considering a more targeted version of their project requiring foreign travelers to provide several years of social media history to enter the United States via ESTA.
Facing criticism from the travel industry and the public, the agency is now studying a “cascade approach”: the amount of information requested would depend on the answers given on the travel authorization application.
No implementation is expected before the end of 2026 at the earliest.
Read more on travelweekly.com
Facing criticism from the travel industry and the public, the agency is now studying a “cascade approach”: the amount of information requested would depend on the answers given on the travel authorization application.
No implementation is expected before the end of 2026 at the earliest.
Read more on travelweekly.com
American airlines oppose the privatization of airport security
Cruises: demand remains strong despite health alerts
Despite several recent outbreaks of norovirus and hantavirus aboard ships, global cruise demand continues to rise in 2026. Industry professionals say these incidents have only a limited impact on bookings, as passengers remain relatively insensitive to current health news.
The Cruise Lines International Association projects around 38.3 million passengers this year, setting a new record.
Bookings, often placed well in advance, limit the effect of health alerts on demand. Industry insiders also emphasize that case numbers remain a tiny fraction relative to the total number of passengers.
See the full article on euronews.com
The Cruise Lines International Association projects around 38.3 million passengers this year, setting a new record.
Bookings, often placed well in advance, limit the effect of health alerts on demand. Industry insiders also emphasize that case numbers remain a tiny fraction relative to the total number of passengers.
See the full article on euronews.com
Airbnb enters car rental and encroaches on Expedia and Booking
Airbnb markedly expands its business by now integrating car rental directly into its app.
The company also extends its services to other travel segments, such as airport transfers, experiences, grocery delivery, and baggage storage.
With these developments, Airbnb moves closer to the model of major OTAs like Expedia and Booking, which already offer comprehensive packages to keep travelers within their ecosystems.
The aim is notably to capture a portion of travelers, given that about a quarter of Airbnb guests already rent a car during their stay through other platforms.
See it on skift.com
The company also extends its services to other travel segments, such as airport transfers, experiences, grocery delivery, and baggage storage.
With these developments, Airbnb moves closer to the model of major OTAs like Expedia and Booking, which already offer comprehensive packages to keep travelers within their ecosystems.
The aim is notably to capture a portion of travelers, given that about a quarter of Airbnb guests already rent a car during their stay through other platforms.
See it on skift.com
Towards a single European rail ticket and strengthened passenger rights
The European Commission proposes a major reform to simplify rail travel across the European Union. The goal is to allow the purchase of a single ticket that covers multiple rail operators, including cross-border journeys.
Travelers will be able to compare and book their trips more easily via a single platform, while benefiting from better protection in case of missed connections (assistance, refunds, rerouting).
The reform also imposes greater transparency on booking platforms and a neutral presentation of offers, notably by considering their environmental impact.
More information at rance.representation.ec.europa.eu
Travelers will be able to compare and book their trips more easily via a single platform, while benefiting from better protection in case of missed connections (assistance, refunds, rerouting).
The reform also imposes greater transparency on booking platforms and a neutral presentation of offers, notably by considering their environmental impact.
More information at rance.representation.ec.europa.eu
Did you know? The “grief tourism,” when traveling helps you grieve
Travel is no longer solely about escaping; it can also help with bereavement. Grief tourism is a new wellness travel trend where people who have lost someone close to them undertake dedicated retreats to better manage their emotions.
These stays take various forms: therapeutic retreats, group sharing circles, healing experiences, and cruises focused on emotional support. The aim is to experience grieving within a structured, communal setting, far from everyday life.
According to recent studies, this market is growing strongly, driven by greater awareness of mental health issues and the need for psychological support.
Specialized organizations now offer these trips as spaces for rebuilding and emotional resilience.
Read on euronews.com
These stays take various forms: therapeutic retreats, group sharing circles, healing experiences, and cruises focused on emotional support. The aim is to experience grieving within a structured, communal setting, far from everyday life.
According to recent studies, this market is growing strongly, driven by greater awareness of mental health issues and the need for psychological support.
Specialized organizations now offer these trips as spaces for rebuilding and emotional resilience.
Read on euronews.com
