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In July 2026, South Korea saw over 2 million foreign visitors, with inbound tourism levels remaining above those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the country welcomed 2,093,223 international travelers during that month. This figure marks a 20.8% increase from the 1,733,199 visitors recorded in July 2025 and constitutes 144.6% of the number registered in July 2019, prior to the global travel disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Air Arabia expands UAE-Poland links with five weekly Sharjah-Gdansk flights. On Mondays and Saturdays, flight G9 0628 departs from Sharjah at 4 p.m. and arrives in Gdansk at 8 p.m. The return, G9 0629, takes off from Gdansk at 8:50 p.m., arriving in Sharjah at 6:10 a.m. the next day. Flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays are scheduled to leave Sharjah at 8:15 a.m., with return services departing Gdansk at 1:05 p.m. and reaching Sharjah at 10:25 p.m. All times listed are local times.

Etihad’s Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg service will operate four times weekly this winter. This route will mark Gothenburg’s first direct air link with the United Arab Emirates, as well as its first nonstop connection to the Middle East and Asia. Travelers from western Sweden can transit through Abu Dhabi to reach destinations across India and other parts of Asia. Additionally, the new service offers direct access to Abu Dhabi for passengers departing from Gothenburg. The airport serving Gothenburg, Göteborg Landvetter Airport, caters to Gothenburg and the broader western Sweden region. Operated by an Airbus A321LR configured for 160 passengers, Etihad Airways will service the route. The aircraft features two First Suites, 14 Business seats, and 144 Economy seats. First and Business class seats convert into fully flat beds and offer direct aisle access, while Economy class includes 13.3-inch 4K touchscreen entertainment systems. The aircraft is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi in all three cabins. The A321LR, a long-range narrow-body aircraft, has recently joined the airline’s fleet. New Route Enhances One-Stop Asia Travel Options Gothenburg’s schedule will connect with numerous onward routes through Abu Dhabi, including destinations like Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Shanghai, Taipei, Bengaluru, and Colombo. Arrival in Abu Dhabi is scheduled during the evening, allowing travelers to utilize Etihad’s extensive network from its

South Korea achieved a tourism surplus of $596.6 million in June 2026, marking its most substantial monthly gain since the COVID-19 crisis. This figure represents an improvement of $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8 million deficit. According to data from the Korea Tourism Organization, June’s surplus ranks as the second-highest monthly figure on record, with only October 2008 surpassing it at $661.5 million.

Starting from midnight on August 8, Spain has initiated temporary border inspections for individuals arriving from Italy via air and sea routes. These checks are scheduled to last until September 7. The measure was introduced by Spain following Italy’s own temporary restrictions on arrivals from Spain. This step introduces document verification procedures along routes that traditionally operate under the European Union’s Schengen zone of free movement.

Dubai-based airline flydubai revealed a significant increase in its European route offerings on Wednesday, aiming to meet rising international travel demand by boosting service frequencies to major Italian gateways. As reported by Emirates News Agency, flydubai enhances its presence in Italy with more flights to Milan-Bergamo and Naples, strengthening direct flight links between the United Arab Emirates and Southern Europe. Beginning July 31, 2026, the airline will operate a twice-daily route connecting Dubai International Airport with Milan-Bergamo Airport, while also increasing its services to Naples International Airport to a daily operation.

Dubai-based airline flydubai revealed a significant enhancement to its European route network on Wednesday, boosting flight frequencies to major Italian hubs in response to increasing international travel demand. As reported by Emirates News Agency, flydubai is amplifying its operations in Italy with more flights to Milan-Bergamo and Naples, strengthening direct transportation links between the United Arab Emirates and Southern Europe. Starting from July 31, 2026, the airline will operate a double-daily service connecting Dubai International Airport with Milan-Bergamo Airport, while also increasing its flights to Naples International Airport to a daily service.

Starting July 31, 2026, the airline will operate a twice-daily route between Dubai International Airport and Milan-Bergamo Airport, while increasing its service to Naples International Airport to a daily frequency. The new routes to Milan-Bergamo and Naples continue to operate under the existing codeshare agreement between flydubai and Emirates, an international flag carrier. This partnership enables passengers to benefit from integrated travel plans, unified ticketing, synchronized flight schedules, and through-checked baggage across both airlines.

Digital currency payment gateways enable travelers to complete online airline ticket checkouts. The checkout system’s architecture supports a seamless transition for mobile users, who can authorize flight payments by moving directly to their digital wallet app before returning to the airline’s platform for ticket confirmation. Desktop users can choose the digital payment method at checkout, scan a QR code displayed on-screen with their mobile device, and approve the transaction within the wallet app. Once validated across the payment network, automated systems instantly generate flight itineraries and e-tickets.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is part of an expanding collection of world-class cultural institutions located in the Saadiyat Cultural District, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Authorities emphasized that the institution will embody a unique identity rooted in Abu Dhabi’s heritage while further extending the reach of the Guggenheim network alongside sister museums in New York, Venice, and Bilbao. The concentration of cultural infrastructure on Saadiyat Island reflects a strategic long-term plan to diversify the economy by establishing the emirate as a prime destination.