Rules and laws

Effective 7 April 2026, new legislation governing user‑generated reviews for hotels and restaurants becomes applicable throughout Italy.

The association Assoutenti noted that, although Law 34/2026 (DDL PMI) has been enacted, its full implementation depends on detailed guidelines that must be issued by the Antitrust Authority in cooperation with Agcom and other relevant bodies.

Under

The Luang Prabang City Administrative Committee has issued a new traffic directive aimed at easing congestion and improving order within the UNESCO World Heritage zone of the city. The regulation introduces fines that vary by vehicle type and the number of offences.

Recent measures, such as the February restrictions around the Night Market and historic peninsula, barred tour

From 20 June 2026 Thailand will increase the international passenger service charge at six major airports. The fee will rise from THB 700 to THB 1 120 per passenger – an increase of roughly 53 % or about USD 36.

The airports affected are Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang‑Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai. The domestic charge will remain unchanged

The Luang Prabang Department of Public Works and Transport announced new traffic rules aimed at easing congestion around the Night Market and historic districts.

Effective from 2 February, tour vans are no longer allowed to travel along the main central artery that runs from the Night Market entrance to the peninsula where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong.

Instead,

The municipal authorities of Luang Prabang have issued a directive calling on all tourism‑related businesses—tour operators, transport companies, boat and bus associations, as well as licensed guides—to take responsibility for keeping the city clean and orderly. The notice stresses that waste must not be discarded in streets, public spaces, rivers or canals, whether by staff, clients or from moving

Thailand continues to welcome travellers to enjoy its culinary and nightlife offerings, now under clarified alcohol‑related rules that balance flexibility for tourists with public‑order considerations.

Effective 3 December 2025, a six‑month trial permits alcohol sales in the afternoon during two additional windows: 11:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. The standard evening window

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a temporary amendment to drone regulations that will be in force from 1 December to 31 December 2025, or until further notice. The amendment relaxes some earlier limits while keeping strict safety conditions.

The Moldovan government is introducing a nationwide information security management framework for civil aviation, designed to safeguard flights, passengers and airport facilities against cyber threats and data breaches.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the related regulation on Wednesday, as reported by MOLDPRES.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development

According to a proposal submitted by coalition members of parliament, Slovenia intends to levy a tourist tax on passengers arriving by cruise ships.

The measure received government approval on Tuesday, as reported by CE Report citing the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).

The initiative also enjoys the endorsement of the representative of the Italian minority

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued Notice No. 9, which will remain in force until 15 November 2025 (or until further notice). The new rules relax many previous restrictions, allowing drone flights across most of the country while keeping strict bans in certain border districts and near airports.

The Royal Thai Government has declared a period of national mourning to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, for her lifelong service to the nation.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has prolonged the temporary drone‑operation rules outlined in Notice No. 8. The measures remain in effect from 12 October to 31 October 2025 (or until further notice) and replace the earlier Notice No. 7.

Restricted zones

The European Parliament has approved a revision of the EU’s visa‑suspension mechanism.

The updated provisions will apply to 61 countries whose citizens currently enjoy visa‑free entry to the Schengen area, permitting stays of up to 90 days within any 180‑day period.

The reform is designed to give the Union faster tools to address migration or security concerns

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a temporary extension of its drone‑operation regulations (Notice No. 6) for the period 16 – 30 September 2025. The measure follows heightened security actions along the Thai‑Cambodian border and replaces the previous order that expired on 15 September.

Vietnam Airlines together with Vietjet Air have introduced a new rule that bans the operation of portable chargers (power banks) during flights.

Passengers must place any power banks in a visible spot in the cabin before boarding and are not allowed to connect them to aircraft USB outlets or charge devices while the aircraft is in the air.

The decision follows growing

From 12 October, citizens of North Macedonia will have to provide biometric information – fingerprints and a photograph – when they cross the borders of the EU Schengen area. The requirement is part of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) that will be rolled out gradually over the following six months.

Children up to the age of 12 are exempt from this obligation.

The

The Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia announced that it will inform the public promptly and comprehensively about the upcoming EU entry requirements, which are set to become effective on 12 October. The aim is to avoid bottlenecks at border crossings.

Public Security Bureau Director Aleksandar Janev told reporters that dialogue with European authorities is ongoing.

Avram Iancu International Airport in Cluj‑Napoca announced that, effective 3 September 2025, the traditional 100 ml restriction for liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage will no longer apply. Passengers will be allowed to carry individual containers of up to 2 litres.

The change follows the introduction of new screening technology, installed in cooperation with the Romanian

With the arrival of summer, the coastal city of Ostend, home to 72,000 residents, sees a significant influx of tourists, swelling its population to over 200,000. The surge in short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb has prompted local authorities to take action.

Mayor John Crombez has announced a series of new measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market, aligning

An Australian federal court has ordered Qantas to pay a fine of 90 million Australian dollars (approximately 50.1 million euros) for unlawfully dismissing 1,800 ground crew employees during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020. The ruling brings a close to a five-year legal dispute over workers' rights.

Judge Michael Lee emphasized that the penalty is intended to act as a