Travel & Food news · 4 November 2026
Lima to Host The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Ceremony for the First Time
Lima will host the 2026 edition of The 50 Best Restaurants awards on November 4, marking the first time the global ceremony has taken place in South America. Maido, the reigning No. 1, will not defend its title and instead joins the permanent Best of the Best group alongside fellow Lima restaurant Central.
Record 1.57 Billion International Arrivals Forecast for Global Tourism in 2026
A new World Travel Market report projects international tourism will reach a record 1.57 billion overnight arrivals in 2026, a 2 % rise on 2025, led by a 5 % surge in Europe, even as the Middle East faces a 40 % collapse in arrivals.
Barcelona Tops the European Travel Chart as Spanish Cities Dominate 2026 Bookings
An eDreams ODIGEO analysis of search and booking data names Barcelona the world's most-booked destination of 2026, with Madrid, Paris, Palma de Mallorca and London rounding out the global top five, while Southern Hemisphere cities like Durban and Melbourne post the fastest growth.
Paris Airport Strike Threat Puts Thanksgiving Flights at Risk on 5 November
Five civil aviation and ground-staff unions called a strike at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports for 5 November 2026, raising the prospect of significant flight cancellations at two of Europe's busiest hubs.
Da Nang Advances Digital Food Tourism with Culinary Maps, Smart Markets and Passport Programmes
Da Nang launched a digital culinary map with ShopeeFood in May 2026 and reviewed a broader digital food ecosystem proposal in October, aiming to make the city's traditional cuisine more accessible to visitors through technology.