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Escape the crowds this fall with Europe’s most captivating hidden autumn foliage destinations, spanning Spain's Ambroz Valley, Latvia's Gauja National Park, Croatia's Plitvice Lakes, and the Bavarian Forest.
Liaoning inbound tourist visits surged 23.7% and spending rose 34.6% through September 2026 as Shenyang convenes 200 global travel trade delegates under 240-hour visa-free transit.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals trillions in global economic impact across 184 economies, led by a $2.63T US market, Spain's €269B surge, and India's rapid 8.5% growth supporting 48M jobs.
Australian travel to Vietnam surged 17.4% to reach nearly 590,000 trips, driven by the tropical allure of Phu Quoc, the heritage charm of Hoi An, competitive airfares, and multi-region holiday itineraries.
Hanoi enacts Municipal Plan 406/KH-UBND, targeting up to 50.5 million tourists and $13.2 billion in revenue by 2030 through hotel expansion, craft villages, and tech.
Antigua and Barbuda solidify their position as premier Caribbean luxury destinations with expanded American Airlines Miami flights, booming US stay-over arrivals, and thriving island-hopping networks across Barbuda, Dominica, and Guadeloupe.
Spain's tourism economy is forecast to exceed €269 billion in 2026 with 4.1% sector growth, supported by 70.3 million international arrivals and strong European inbound demand.
GCC mountain destinations experience unprecedented growth in 2026 as travelers seek cooler climates and eco-luxury across UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Africa welcomes over 81 million international overnight visitors in 2026, growing 8% annually as Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya lead luxury travel and visa reforms.
A 12.6% drop in Thai visitor arrivals to Japan in September 2026 wiped out nearly a quarter of accumulated annual growth, revealing weakening momentum beneath headline annual gains.
Five European institutions led by the Louvre and Palace of Versailles rank in the world's top 20 most-visited museums, as cultural travel surges 5.4% in 2026.
Official JNTO data reveals Japan welcomed 30.73 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, as a 55.5% plunge in Chinese arrivals was cushioned by record surges from South Korea and Taiwan.
