tourism news

Shanghai has unveiled a massive $585 million investment in five transformative cultural and tourism projects, including the world’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel and AI-powered theaters.

Egypt has launched a major cultural diplomacy event in Rome, featuring Zahi Hawass, to promote the Grand Egyptian Museum and its archaeological treasures to the Italian market.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism has introduced a revolutionary GPS-based electronic system to monitor 130 buses and 6,000 pilgrims across three nations for the 2026 Hajj season.

Greece has emerged as a leader in sustainable underwater tourism, integrating eco-friendly diving with the protection of ancient shipwrecks and marine ecosystems.

India and Vietnam have elevated their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on Buddhist heritage tourism, direct flights, and urban cooperation.

Four Seasons has appointed Kai Dieckmann to lead its Shura Island resort, a flagship ultra-luxury property in Saudi Arabia's 100% renewable Red Sea development.

Mongolia recorded a 35% increase in international visitors during the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in adventure tourism and nomadic cultural branding.

Greece is investing €3.6 million to restore Roman monuments at Ancient Olympia, integrating AI and climate resilience to boost historical tourism growth at the UNESCO site.

The luxury hospitality landscape of Jeddah has expanded with the launch of the 90,000-SQM Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort, a flagship waterfront destination on the Red Sea.

Zanzibar recorded a historic $912 million current account surplus in 2026, with tourism accounting for 94.9% of service exports as the island undergoes an economic renaissance.

Jammu and Kashmir recorded nearly 13 crore visitors between 2016 and 2025, with international demand from Japan, Russia, and the UK driving a post-pandemic surge.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation enters a disciplined phase with a 100,000-room pipeline, as global hotel brands remain committed despite regional geopolitical risks.