Japan Departure Tax Triples to ¥3,000: What Travellers Pay Now
Japan’s international tourist tax rose from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per departure on July 1, 2026. Here is who pays, how it is collected and where the money goes.
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Border rules, airfares, tourism trends and what they mean for your next trip.
Why Flights Cost More This Winter: Jet Fuel, Surcharges and Fewer Seats
Airlines have raised fares, added fuel surcharges and cut capacity since the Iran war sent jet fuel soaring. What it means for winter trips and how to keep costs down.
Thailand’s 450-Baht Tourist Fee Moves Closer, With Officials Targeting Early 2027
Thailand plans a ฿450 charge on foreign air arrivals, partly funding visitor medical cover. Collection is not yet approved; officials are aiming for the first quarter of 2027.
ETIAS Delay: Europe’s €20 Travel Authorisation Still Has No Launch Date
The EU’s ETIAS travel permit will not launch in 2026 as once planned, and no new start date has been set. What visa-free travellers to Europe need to know now.
Japan Tourism Slips in August as Chinese Visitors Drop 59%, Korea and Taiwan Set Records
Japan welcomed about 3.1 million visitors in August, down 9.6% on last year, as a 59% plunge in mainland Chinese arrivals outweighed record numbers from South Korea and Taiwan.