Explore the world with latest tourism news and updates on international travel, destination intelligence, tourism industry revenue, and global traveler trends.
France leads global olfactory tourism in Grasse alongside aromatic botanical routes in Oman's Dhofar, India's Kannauj, and Madagascar's Sava region.
US arrivals to Halifax surge 13% in 2026 as a 1.39 USD/CAD exchange rate, cruise traffic, and cross-border ferries drive Atlantic Canada tourism.
Greece announces port infrastructure upgrades and enhanced ferry links connecting Corfu to the Diapontia Islands (Othonoi, Mathraki, and Ereikousa).
Maternity travel from Russia shifts toward jus soli jurisdictions, as families secure newborn passports and dual citizenship amidst tightening global regulations.
Fiji enacts a 5% Tourism Services Tax (TST) from Sept 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027 on operators earning over $2M FJD, funding national airlift.
Rising fuel prices and accommodation inflation are forcing US travelers to restructure their 2026 vacation budgets, with family trips now frequently exceeding $8,000.
A rare five-day holiday window from September 19 to 23, 2026, is driving a massive surge in Japanese domestic and international travel, with regional interest spiking by over 600%.
Record-breaking 45.7°C temperatures in El Granado, Andalusia, signal a deepening heat crisis in Spain, forcing a redistribution of tourism toward northern regions and shifting seasonal travel windows.
British Columbia has emerged as Canada's primary hub for AI-driven tourism, with Vancouver leading the shift toward personalized, data-driven visitor experiences over traditional hubs like Toronto.
Analysis of 2025-2026 tourism data reveals the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Guyana leading a Caribbean economic surge, with visitor numbers hitting record highs and driving critical infrastructure investment.
The United States dominates the 2026 WTTC Travel & Tourism economic performance rankings with a US$885.8 billion GDP contribution, while Mexico secures a surprising fourth place, surpassing traditional European powerhouses.
Mozambique launches the $15.4M GEF-UNDP TRANSFORM project through 2033, expanding safari tourism across 3M hectares in Gorongosa-Marromeu and Rovuma-Lugenda.
