South Korea registered a tourism surplus of $596.6 million in June 2026, marking its most robust monthly result since the COVID-19 crisis. This figure reflects an improvement of approximately $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the nation experienced an $846.8 million deficit. Data from the Korea Tourism Organization indicated that June’s surplus was the second-highest ever recorded, with only October 2008 surpassing it at $661.5 million.

Temporary border inspections have been introduced by Spain for travelers arriving from Italy via air and sea routes. Starting at midnight on Aug. 8, these measures are expected to last until Sept. 7. Authorities are now verifying travel and immigration documents on routes that usually operate without routine internal border checks. This step follows Italy’s earlier decision to re-establish controls on specific passengers arriving from Spain. Travelers from Italy face temporary passport checks at Spanish airports and seaports. During the first day of enforcement, Spain’s Interior Ministry reported that 199 passengers traveling on 12 flights from Italy underwent checks. The controls were conducted at airports in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante, and Valencia. The process involved verifying passports, nationality, and visa status where relevant. Despite the temporary controls, flights and maritime services between Spain and Italy continue to operate normally. Italy implemented its own temporary border controls on Aug. 1, following a significant influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco. The Italian authorities applied these checks to non-EU nationals arriving by air or sea from Spain. Citizens of Italy, Spain, and other EU countries were not subject to these restrictions. Italy announced that its controls would remain in place through Sept. 1, according to the current schedule. Ceuta arrivals came ahead of border control measures Approximately 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta during the large surge from Morocco that began in late July. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated that by Aug.

Dubai-based airline flydubai revealed a significant expansion of its European route network on Wednesday, aiming to meet increasing international travel demand by adding more flights to key Italian hubs. Confirmed by statements from Emirates News Agency, the carrier is strengthening its presence in Italy through additional services to Milan-Bergamo and Naples, enhancing direct connections between the United Arab Emirates and Southern Europe. Starting July 31, 2026, the airline will operate twice daily flights between Dubai International Airport and Milan-Bergamo Airport. At the same time, service to Naples International Airport has been increased to a daily operation, reinforcing its commercial footprint in major Italian urban centers.