tourism news

Barcelona doubles overnight visitor taxes from April 2026, creating Europe's highest cumulative levies. New rates aim to tackle severe overtourism and housing crisis affecting residents across Catalonia.

Arab anime fans are driving unprecedented growth in Japan's tourism recovery during 2026, emerging as high-spending long-haul travelers who extend visitor spending beyond traditional city centers to regional destinations.

Vietnam welcomes 2.5 million international visitors in January 2026, marking its highest monthly total ever. Chinese tourists drive the surge, accounting for nearly a quarter of arrivals as visa reforms boost growth across Southeast Asia's fastest-rising destination.

UN Tourism and UNEP launch Recipe of Change in 2026, a groundbreaking global initiative mobilizing hotels and resorts to slash food waste by half through measurable sustainability targets and operational frameworks.

Uruguay's tourism boom powers record growth as visitor arrivals exceed 3.6 million in 2025, surpassing the nation's 3.4 million population. Travel exports now rank among top foreign-exchange earners, positioning tourism as a structural economic pillar.

Macau plans subsidized transport from Guangzhou airport in 2026, following a successful Hong Kong pilot. The initiative aims to boost international visitor arrivals across China's Greater Bay Area by offering reduced-cost travel connections.

Kyoto and Himeji implement dramatic tourism fees in 2026, with Kyoto's accommodation tax reaching 10,000 yen per night for luxury stays and Himeji Castle admission doubling. Here's what travelers need to know.

Kaziranga National Park welcomes record 400,000+ visitors in 2026 as conservation success and political attention converge. Learn how the tourism surge reshapes travel planning in India's northeast UNESCO site.

Katsina State partners with Nigeria's Federation of Tourism Associations to establish itself as Northern Nigeria's premier cultural tourism destination in 2026, leveraging heritage sites and traditional festivals through structured public-private collaboration.

International travelers are reshaping Japan's tourism landscape by elevating convenience stores into must-see attractions, driving record retail spending and transforming cultural itineraries across the country in 2026.

Italy launches aggressive tourism tax reforms in 2026, implementing tiered visitor levies across hotels, short-term rentals, and regional hotspots. The move mirrors similar policies in France, Spain, and Germany aimed at managing overtourism and funding infrastructure.

Indonesia pivots toward premium wellness tourism to accelerate post-pandemic recovery, targeting high-value visitors seeking spiritual retreats and health-focused experiences beyond traditional beach tourism in 2026.