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  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Moldova

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to parts of Moldova, including Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government. There is widespread military activity in Ukraine, including close to some Moldovan borders, and the FCDO's ability to offer support is extremely limited. The Government of Moldova announced an energy state of emergency on 16 December 2024 linked to the cut-off of gas supplies on 1 January 2025, and managed power blackouts may occur. Travelling against FCDO advice could invalidate travel insurance.

  2. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  3. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Comoros travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Comoros travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  5. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Mayotte travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Mayotte travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  6. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Martinique Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Martinique, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  7. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Gabon Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Gabon, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  8. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates French Polynesia Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for French Polynesia, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  9. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates French Guiana Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for French Guiana, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  10. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  11. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates San Marino Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for San Marino, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice notes that entering San Marino requires travelling through Italy and recommends reading Italy travel advice, while also covering warnings, insurance and travel insurance.

  12. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Eswatini Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Eswatini, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  13. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Réunion Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Réunion, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  14. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Dominica Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Dominica, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  15. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Panama Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Panama, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  16. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Palau Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Palau, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  17. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Advises Against All But Essential Travel to North Korea

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to North Korea, citing continued high tension on the Korean Peninsula, a security situation that can change quickly without warning, and past detentions of foreign nationals denied access to their governments' support. North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since COVID-19 restrictions in 2020; the government has recently begun relaxing them, with some embassies resuming operations and limited tourism restarting, but not all passenger routes have resumed and many embassies—including the British Embassy in Pyongyang—remain closed. Travelling against FCDO advice could invalidate t…

  18. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Nicaragua Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Nicaragua, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). There is no resident British diplomatic mission in Nicaragua and the FCDO cannot give in-person support; emergency help or passport issues must be directed to the British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, and replacement travel documents may take up to 4 weeks longer than normal.

  19. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates New Caledonia Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for New Caledonia, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). There is no British Embassy in New Caledonia; the British Embassy in Paris, France supports British nationals who need emergency help from the UK government.

  20. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Curaçao Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Curaçao, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  21. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Namibia Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Namibia, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  22. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Advises Against All Travel to Burkina Faso

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Burkina Faso due to the threat of terrorist attacks and kidnap and the unstable political situation. There is no British Embassy in Burkina Faso; all consular support is provided from the British Embassy in Accra, Ghana, and cannot be given in person. The FCDO warns that if there is serious violence, unrest or a deterioration in security, it could be difficult to leave safely, and travellers should not rely on the British government to evacuate them, instead making their own departure plans, keeping travel documentation up to date and monitoring the local situation. Travelling against the advice could inv…

  23. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Lesotho Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Lesotho, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  24. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  25. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Bhutan Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Bhutan, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading the full guide and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  26. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for Wallis & Futuna Islands

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for the Wallis & Futuna Islands under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  27. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for Uruguay

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for Uruguay under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  28. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for Timor-Leste

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for Timor-Leste under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  29. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for Andorra

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for Andorra under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO notes that all travel to Andorra is through France or Spain and advises checking the France or Spain travel advice before travelling for updates that may affect the journey.

  30. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for Suriname

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for Suriname under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  31. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for St Pierre & Miquelon

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for St Pierre & Miquelon under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  32. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  33. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for St Maarten

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for St Maarten under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

  34. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO updates travel advice for St Lucia

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for St Lucia under its Warnings and insurance section, current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025. The latest update concerns new information about dual nationals returning to the UK under the Entry requirements page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, which also signposts guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.

Dec 9Tue
  1. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel presents global expansion and AI travel management at Boao forum

    Ji Chengzhou, Chief Product Officer of Ctrip Corporate Travel, spoke at the Boao CEO Innovation Business Forum in Boao, Hainan, sharing the company's global expansion and AI-driven digital management practices. Ctrip Corporate Travel's outbound strategy stems from the growing internationalization needs of Chinese enterprises; it has established localized service capabilities in more than 30 countries, providing one-stop travel management support covering itinerary, settlement and compliance for Chinese companies going global. Ji said going global is not simply replicating the domestic model but requires deep understanding of local markets. Noting the relatively low level of technology integ…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Updates Seychelles Travel Advisory

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Seychelles travel advisory, keeping the overall Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' but adding Praslin, La Digue and the outer islands as Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to health risks. These smaller islands lack medical infrastructure to treat common traumas or illnesses, and patients must travel to Mahé by boat or plane for care. The United States has no consular presence in Seychelles; emergency help is handled by the embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius.

  3. Amadeus Newsroom

    Melbourne Airport Overhauls Self-Serve Bag Drop with Amadeus

    Melbourne Airport will install more than 70 Amadeus Seamless Bag Drop S7 Air and S7 Air Hybrid units, becoming the first airport in Australia to adopt the series. The units feature a side-loading design that eases handling of large items such as wheelchairs, pushchairs and trolleys, and can automatically detect incorrectly positioned bags or those requiring a tub, reducing manual intervention. Roughly half of the units can operate in hybrid mode, switching between fully self-service and agent-staffed operation.

  4. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Issues Year-End T&E Guide for Admins and Finance Teams

    SAP Concur published a year-end travel and expense guide for admins and finance teams, recommending a focus on high-impact tasks: closing open expense reports and invoice batches, addressing audit-rule exceptions, identifying unsubmitted or noncompliant spend, reviewing budget over- or under-spend, and checking that T&E policies still align with employee behaviour and organizational needs. The guide also recommends expanding automation, simplifying policies, going paperless and integrating systems, and using spend insights to assess budget health.

Dec 8Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: AI-Powered AP Automation Boosts Invoice Processing

    SAP Concur published a guide on accounts payable automation outlining five steps: assessing the current AP process baseline, defining automation goals, understanding AI's role in invoice processing, gaining insights through spend visibility and integration, and maintaining flexibility to navigate uncertainty. It cites data that businesses adding automated AP solutions to an integrated travel and expense platform process 64% more invoices monthly and achieve average savings of 20%.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Keeps Uganda at Level 4 'Do Not Travel'

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Uganda travel advisory, keeping it at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with no change to risk indicators. It notes violent crime is a real danger, including armed robbery, home invasion and sexual assault, more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region and along western and northern borders. Terrorist groups have targeted religious venues, schools, government buildings, police stations, transportation hubs and areas visited by tourists, including national parks. Protests can occur with little warning, and national elections are set for January 15, 2026. The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, applies to visitors and resi…