Overview
- Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island schedules major debuts with Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opening on 22 November 2025 and Zayed National Museum a week later, with Guggenheim Abu Dhabi due in 2026.
- Algeria moves to open up travel with visas on arrival in the southern Sahara and planned nationwide e‑visas, as Explore Worldwide launches tours in early 2026 and Air Algérie expands fleet and routes, with a New York service discussed but not confirmed.
- Botswana’s Okavango Delta adds high‑end capacity through 2026, including Singita Elela in December, Karangoma Lagoon in April, Di Di Metsi in May, Linyanti Ebony under way, and Sediba Sa Rona reopening in March.
- Seoul and Hong Kong advance visitor infrastructure in 2026 with Seoul’s Seohae Line extension slated for March and 12 new observatories by year‑end, Hong Kong’s WestK Performing Arts Centre opening three stages in 2026, HKIA Terminal 2 upgrades by summer, and sky100 returning mid‑year.
- Fès prepares marquee 2026 reopenings led by the restored Palais Jamaï, building on extensive medina conservation, with the Al Batha Museum revived, Africa Cup of Nations matches starting the year, and an August near‑total solar eclipse on the calendar.