Landslides in southwest India kill over 150 people

At least 3,000 people have been evacuated from the disaster area, while at least 220 more are still missing

Faye raises $31 million in Series B funding

The travel platform intends to use the funds to continue growing its travel insurance, assistance and financial solutions

Japan opens e-visa system to foreign tourists

Japan has announced that its electronic visa (e-visa) system is now open to tourists from a number of countries around the world

US travellers planning longer holidays

‘Microcations’ are becoming less popular as traveller confidence rises – while average spending is also increasing

Indonesia launches golden visa programme

Indonesia has announced a ‘golden visa’ scheme designed to attract foreign investors

French high-speed rail attacks cause Olympic travel disruption

TGV lines linking Paris to Lille, Strasbourg, and Bordeaux have been damaged, while an attack on the line to Marseille was foiled