tourism news

New analysis identifies which U.S. states face the greatest economic vulnerability as international visitor numbers decline. Tourism states most affected by shifting travel patterns reveal critical risks for 2026.

US Department of State launches expanded weekend passport acceptance fairs in 47 cities, reducing processing timelines for first-time applicants and families.

Greenland opens new airports at Qaqortoq and expanded Nuuk hub, enabling year-round US access to Arctic tourism with sustainable travel focus.

Fiji's new Tourism CEO Dr Paresh Pant targets Australia as key growth market in 2026 despite 987,000 record arrivals. Focus shifts to MICE and premium experiences to boost per-visitor spending.

AmaWaterways' AmaMelodia, designed by Colombian architect Camilo Restrepo, offers two distinct Magdalena River itineraries visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites Mompox and Palenque, plus La Mojana wetlands.

The highly anticipated Star Princess is set to completely redefine the 2026 Alaska cruise season with unprecedented glacier views and massive Sphere-class luxury.

Middle East airspace disruptions in 2026 are forcing airlines to reroute long-haul traffic through Southern Africa, positioning Zimbabwe as an emerging tourism gateway and creating unprecedented opportunities for hospitality expansion.

New York experienced a significant decline in international visitors throughout 2026, with state officials directly attributing the drop to U.S. tariff policies affecting travel decisions and economic sentiment.

Vietnam welcomes 2.5 million international visitors in January 2026, marking its highest monthly total ever. Chinese tourists drive the surge, accounting for nearly a quarter of arrivals as visa reforms boost growth across Southeast Asia's fastest-rising destination.

UN Tourism and UNEP launch Recipe of Change in 2026, a groundbreaking global initiative mobilizing hotels and resorts to slash food waste by half through measurable sustainability targets and operational frameworks.

Türkiye targets $68 billion in tourism revenue for 2026 by deepening strategic partnerships with major European tour operators. Record 2025 results and high-level meetings drive ambitious growth goals.

Turkey's tourism board strategically emphasizes shared cultural heritage to attract Indian travelers despite geopolitical tensions. The emerging market strategy aims to bypass nationalist sentiment and capture lucrative demand in 2026.