TOURISM NEWS

Syria targets a 30% to 35% tourism GDP contribution by 2030, securing $1.5 billion in developmental contracts to renovate 1,468 commercial properties.

St. Lawrence County in New York rolls out limited-edition America 250 pins to fund educational and historic tourism programming through 2033.

St. Lawrence County in New York launches limited-edition America 250 commemorative pins at the Canton visitor hub to support regional heritage programming.

As travel costs rise in Thailand's main hubs, emerging alternatives like Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam capture budget-conscious international travelers in 2026.

South Korea and Vietnam are dominating the 2026 digital tourism landscape by integrating AI innovation, cashless payments, and K-Culture to attract millions of global travelers.

South Korea amends the Tourism Promotion Act, introducing immediate suspensions for hotels, homestays, and taxis overcharging international visitors.

South Korea's inbound tourism surpasses 2019 levels in H1 2026, recording 10.7 million visitors and achieving a travel account surplus in May.

South Korea welcomes 10.71 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, driven by a regional airport boom and record credit card spending.

Australian travelers increasingly book dual-country itineraries combining Japan and South Korea, supported by favorable exchange rates and visa exemptions.

Shearzone Safaris expands Zambia's high-end tourism sector with the opening of Nzovu Rundu Luxury Camp, targeting the growing global demand for exclusive, sustainable wilderness experiences in the Lower Zambezi.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan leads high-level security talks with the UK, Qatar, and Kuwait to protect air corridors and tourism infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia's summer travel trends reveal a significant shift, with search interest in Vietnam growing by 30% and China by 9% year-on-year.