TOURISM NEWS

San Salvador will host World Tourism Day 2026 on Sept 26–27, highlighting AI destination technology, Metrocable transit, and the restored Centro Histórico.

US states are launching experience-driven marketing campaigns to win back Canadian travelers following a sharp decline in cross-border travel driven by political and economic tensions.

Gullas College of Medicine in Cebu City celebrated a historic milestone on August 28, 2026, graduating 1,006 international doctors in a single batch.

The Gambia is gearing up for its November-to-May peak dry season, featuring Atlantic coast beaches, wildlife safaris, and updated Banjul airport entry rules.

Taiwan introduces a NT$3.33 billion incentive program to decentralize tourism, offering accommodation subsidies and free guided tours to attract global visitors to rural regions.

Salone Nautico Internazionale 2026 will take place October 1-6 at Genoa's Levante Waterfront, gathering 1,000+ exhibitors and 120,000 visitors.

Phuket will host RISE 2026 on September 3 at SAii Laguna Phuket to advance women's leadership in hospitality as Thailand targets €81B in tourism revenue.

Pacific Marine Expo 2026 will take place November 19-21 at the Seattle Convention Center, uniting commercial fishermen, vessel owners, and marine engineers.

MICRONORA 2026 will take place September 29 - October 2 at Micropolis Besançon, gathering 750 exhibitors and 14,500 precision engineering delegates.

Madagascar is expanding biodiversity tourism by restoring 150 hectares of lemur forest corridors and launching inclusive airport travel rehearsal programs.

Klook and Mastercard sign an MoU to deliver exclusive cardholder rewards, bundled activity deals, and payment innovation across Asia-Pacific.

Kerala is set to grant formal industry status to its tourism sector by October 2026, aiming to decentralize visitor traffic and stimulate investment in emerging destinations.