Europe

European Union wants to make tourism more sustainable, digital and resilient

European Union wants to make tourism more sustainable, digital and resilient

The Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on May 28, 2026, setting out new strategic guidelines for Europe’s tourism sector. The text aims to better balance attractiveness, sustainability, competitiveness, digital transformation and the gap between heavily visited destinations and lesser-known areas.

EU eases Schengen visa rules for Thai travelers

EU eases Schengen visa rules for Thai travelers

Thai nationals residing in Thailand will now be able to obtain longer-validity multiple-entry Schengen visas more easily. The new system, however, does not amount to a visa exemption.