tourism news

Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded a 12.8% sales surge in March 2026, fueled by 4.35 million visitor arrivals and a massive 27.2% jump in luxury goods spending, signaling a total tourism recovery.

The Walt Disney Company confirms Singapore will host the first D23 Asia in 2027, a major expansion of the fan convention brand designed to drive high-value entertainment tourism across the APAC region.

Japan’s tourism market is shifting in 2026, with Mainland Chinese arrivals dropping over 60% due to diplomatic tensions, while record surges from South Korea and Taiwan maintain total visitor numbers.

Industry experts identify Mombasa, the Canary Islands, Mexico City, and Fiumicino as critical overtourism hotspots in 2026, urging travelers to seek sustainable alternatives to mitigate infrastructure strain.

Myanmar's intensifying civil war and the military's recent territorial gains in Sagaing and Mandalay are reshaping Southeast Asian border security, affecting cross-border tourism in Thailand, China, and India.

Meghalaya unveils its 2028 tourism roadmap, featuring the Chief Minister’s Homestay Mission to create 15,000 jobs, a ₹115.68 crore funding boost, and major infrastructure upgrades like the Shillong Ropeway.

Macau recorded 873,000 visitor arrivals during the 2026 Labor Day holiday, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic levels with a peak single-day arrival of 248,000 and hotel occupancy hitting 98%.

Discover the ultimate 2026 Estonia travel guide, featuring the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Tallinn, the academic charm of Tartu, and the pristine wilderness of Lahemaa National Park.

Antarctica is experiencing a massive tourism boom with over 116,000 visitors in 2024, despite a deadly hantavirus outbreak and NASA data showing 149 billion tons of annual ice loss.

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood is undergoing a £20 million redevelopment to replace aging soundstages at risk of collapse due to RAAC concrete and hazardous asbestos.

Indonesia’s tourism sector surged in March 2026, recording over 1 million foreign arrivals and 319 million domestic trips, marking one of the strongest recovery periods in Southeast Asia.

Explore the ultimate 2026 Uruguay travel guide, featuring the luxury of Punta del Este, the UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento, and the rugged gaucho traditions of Tacuarembó.