Published on
February 12, 2026
Nigeria, Russia, and Afghanistan top the Australian government’s Do Not Travel list as DFAT issues stark warnings ahead of a projected ten million outbound trips in 2026. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade highlights extreme risks including terrorism, conflict, and arbitrary detention in these destinations. This advisory profoundly impacts tourism by redirecting Australian travelers toward safer alternatives, potentially slashing visitor numbers to high-risk zones while boosting established…