TOURISM NEWS

American Wave Machines and China Tourism Group launch Eastern Swell Dynamics to expand PerfectSwell surf parks across China, building on Hainan's Riyue Bay.

LVCVA unanimously approves a $1.45M marketing campaign with Sydney's GTI Tourism ahead of Qantas' nonstop Sydney-Las Vegas route launching Dec 29, 2026.

Williamson County tourism hits a record $1.38B in visitor spending in 2025, generating $149.6M in taxes, funding schools with $18.79M, and saving households $1,621.

Kissimmee moves forward with the Azure Hotel and Convention Center, a $180M-$195M project bringing 300 luxury rooms and 45,000 sq ft of event space downtown.

Orange County projects over $360M in Tourist Development Tax collections for FY2026 as Central Florida's visitor economy drives civic and cultural investments.

Israel introduces four autumn running events by Marathon Israel, spanning the Western Negev, Gezer vineyards, Hula Lake, and the Eilat Desert Marathon.

Nigeria and China launch a strategic tourism alliance at a high-level Abuja seminar, focusing on digital transformation, destination planning, and investment.

Eswatini records an 8% visitor increase exceeding 562,000 arrivals, accelerated by direct Zambia flights and Mozambique border trade toward 2027 targets.

Canary Islands holiday rentals generated €90.28M in July 2026 with 95.51% occupancy across 39,678 homes, led by Fuerteventura and Lanzarote's €183.90 ADR.

Egypt launches a master plan for 14 Red Sea tourist centres across 3 coastal clusters starting at Al Galala, backed by surges in Italian and European travel.

Eastern Jordan emerges as a sustainable travel hotspot, backed by $85M in investment, 3.5-day stay extensions, 85% solar eco-lodges, and UNESCO heritage preservation at Qasr Amra.

Switzerland's hotel sector approaches 24 million overnight stays in 2026 as Germany, the UK, Spain, France, and Italy drive high-value, four-season Alpine travel.