tourism news

Nine Wheatbelt projects across Western Australia share $766,000 in Regional Economic Development Grants in 2026, boosting eco-tourism and Aboriginal enterprise ventures across the grain-belt region.

Grand Bahama's tourism sector accelerates in 2026 as a $827 million Grand Lucayan resort redevelopment combines with MSC Cruises expansion, signaling major recovery for the Caribbean destination.

San Diego transforms into a space tourism destination after NASA's Artemis II lunar mission splashes down off its Pacific coast on April 10, 2026, making the city a pilgrimage site for travelers seeking connection to humanity's newest frontier.

Bermuda prepares for record Canadian visitor arrivals in 2026 as airlines expand capacity by 72% and iconic resorts complete major renovations. Airlines like BermudAir are adding six weekly flights from Toronto.

iQIYI Land Wuhan launches in 2027 as China's fourth theme park, transforming Hanyang's industrial waterfront into a cutting-edge IP-driven immersive destination. This marks a strategic pivot toward urban-integrated entertainment venues.

Greece clinches its fifth consecutive year as America's top travel destination in 2026, driven by record US visitor arrivals exceeding 1.5 million and exceptional satisfaction ratings above 9/10.

San Andrés Island in Colombia launches a pioneering economic framework in 2026 that quantifies reef closure costs while generating sustainable tourism revenue. This innovative model could reshape how Caribbean destinations balance conservation and visitor access.

San Andrés Island in Colombia implements a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model in 2026, monetizing temporary reef closures to fund marine conservation while balancing tourism demand and ecological protection.

Linkd Tourism appoints veteran PR Manager Carrie Hutchinson to strengthen destination marketing across US and Asia markets in 2026, marking strategic expansion in global tourism representation.

The UAE deploys fee deferrals and ministerial task forces to rescue its tourism sector in 2026 as regional tensions hammer international visitor demand. Emergency measures aim to stabilize hotels and hospitality operators facing unprecedented pressure.

Minnesota launches 'Neighborism' initiative in 2026 to restore tourism sector following immigration enforcement operations that deterred visitors. State tourism board charts recovery path.

New York experienced a significant decline in international visitors throughout 2026, with state officials directly attributing the drop to U.S. tariff policies affecting travel decisions and economic sentiment.