tourism news

A surge in Antarctica 'last chance tourism' has collided with a tragic hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, prompting a global WHO investigation and a reevaluation of polar biosecurity protocols.

Greece is investing €3.6 million to restore Roman monuments at Ancient Olympia, integrating AI and climate resilience to boost historical tourism growth at the UNESCO site.

Albania has recorded a 0.7% decrease in international arrivals in early 2026, as the global energy crisis and Strait of Hormuz tensions drive up aviation fuel costs and induce traveler caution across the Mediterranean.

The latest HBX Group report reveals that 65% of travel distributors have integrated AI in 2026, revolutionizing dynamic pricing, personalization, and operational efficiency across the global tourism sector.

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 is set to transform Durban into a global tourism hub from May 11-14, with over 700 buyers and 600 exhibitors gathering to drive the 'Unlimited Africa' economic agenda.

New Department of Homeland Security data reveals a significant drop in African travelers to the US, with Nigerian arrivals plummeting by 50% due to visa hurdles and economic volatility.

The China Ready Index 2026, released at WTM Africa, ranks Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya as the top destinations prepared to capture the growing wave of high-yield Chinese travelers.

Accor and Uber have launched a massive global loyalty partnership allowing ALL members to earn points on Uber rides and Eats orders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Wyoming's visitor spending has reached a historic $5 billion in 2026, providing $1,200 in tax relief per household and supporting 34,000 jobs across the Cowboy State.

Thailand has joined France, the UK, and the UAE in Visa’s global expansion of its experience-led travel platform, with the US, Canada, and Singapore set to follow later in 2026.

Vietnam's tourism sector has reached a historic milestone in 2026, with China overtaking the US and India to become the top source market with 5.28 million visitors, fueling a boom in undiscovered destinations.

Vietnam has unveiled the Mekong Delta Tourism Master Plan through 2030, targeting Can Tho, An Giang, and Ca Mau as key growth centers for eco-cultural and riverine tourism.