tourism news

Da Nang has emerged as Asia's leading summer tourism powerhouse for 2026, with authorities projecting 20 million arrivals driven by record growth and expanded aviation links.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are reimagining Silk Road travel through the Keruen Express, a transnational rail initiative connecting Almaty, Turkestan, and Samarkand for global heritage travelers.

Thailand's hospitality market recorded a 12% surge in growth during Week 18 of 2026, fueled by an extraordinary 105% increase in Japanese arrivals and strong Malaysian investment.

Jammu and Kashmir recorded a staggering 12.93 crore tourist arrivals between 2016 and 2025, with international interest from the US, UK, and UAE driving a new era of prosperity.

Southeast Asia's tourism industry is facing an unprecedented collapse as a combination of record-high fuel costs and Middle East tensions disrupt one in four global flights.

Dubai's hospitality sector faces an unprecedented collapse as Moody’s Analytics projects hotel occupancy will plunge from 80% to nearly 10% in Q2 2026 due to regional instability.

Indonesia's tourism industry achieved a landmark recovery in March 2026, with international arrivals surpassing 1.09 million and domestic trips hitting a record 319 million.

China's May Day holiday in 2026 saw a 3.49% increase in trips, yet spending per traveler remains below 2019 levels as consumers prioritize value over luxury.

New Zealand has unveiled a multi-million dollar investment package for its Ngā Haerenga Great Rides, targeting infrastructure upgrades for iconic trails like the Mountains to Sea and St James.

Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded a 12.8% sales surge in March 2026, fueled by 4.35 million visitor arrivals and a massive 27.2% jump in luxury goods spending, signaling a total tourism recovery.

The Walt Disney Company confirms Singapore will host the first D23 Asia in 2027, a major expansion of the fan convention brand designed to drive high-value entertainment tourism across the APAC region.

Japan’s tourism market is shifting in 2026, with Mainland Chinese arrivals dropping over 60% due to diplomatic tensions, while record surges from South Korea and Taiwan maintain total visitor numbers.