Travel & Food news · 19 October 2026
Middle East Skies in Chaos: Houthi Attacks Trigger 1,500+ Flight Disruptions at 21 Airports
Missile and drone strikes attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement forced temporary Saudi airport closures on 18 October 2026, cascading into 1,547 delays and 487 cancellations across 21 airports in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey and beyond.
US, Cuba and Jamaica Bleed Tourists Ahead of Holiday Season
Data published 19 October 2026 shows overseas arrivals to the United States fell 5.8% in the first eight months of 2026, while Cuba collapsed by 63% and Jamaica slumped 24%, even as Mexico and the Dominican Republic flourished.
Lisbon Crowned Europe's Best City and Best Cruise Destination at World Travel Awards
Lisbon won two top European tourism prizes at the 33rd World Travel Awards Europe ceremony on 17 October 2026 in Montenegro, recognised for its historic neighbourhoods, waterfront and vibrant food culture.
Ancient Temples in Greece, Turkey and Italy Buckle Under Tourist Overload
A 19 October 2026 report details how overcrowding and crumbling infrastructure at the temples of Poseidon, Apollo and Hera are creating dangerous chokepoints and pushing Mediterranean countries toward strict visitor quotas.
Food Japan 2026 Opens in Singapore with 188 Exhibitors from 39 Japanese Prefectures
The 14th edition of Food Japan, ASEAN's largest Japanese food and beverage exhibition, opened on 19 October 2026 at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre, connecting producers from across Japan with buyers throughout Southeast Asia.