tourism news

Colorado's small mountain towns, including Ouray, Silverton, and Leadville, drive year-round tourism growth beyond traditional ski resorts.

Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans experience a record-breaking tourism boom in 2026, driven by boutique hospitality and historic preservation.

Canada outranks the United States on the Global Passport Index, securing 7th place with 183 destinations compared to the US at 10th with 180 destinations.

Cross-border road travel between the US and Canada surges with vehicle traffic up 15.1% while high ticket prices lead to a decline in air travel.

Cambodia faces a severe tourism crisis in H1 2026 as international arrivals drop 47.9% to 1.75 million. American, Chinese, and Vietnamese arrivals plunge.

Thailand and Hawaiʻi are restructuring their hospitality strategies to target high-spending premium travelers over mass arrivals.

US states unite with Brand USA to launch targeted marketing campaigns in Toronto and Montreal, aiming to attract 16.7 million Canadian tourists in 2026.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts approves Q3 preferred dividends, securing funding for luxury resort capital improvements in Key West, Lake Tahoe, and Beaver Creek.

Benin has introduced three new ecotourism circuits supported by a US$1.4 billion investment framework under its 2025–2029 Strategic Development Plan.

The UK Foreign Office has upgraded its travel warnings for Bahrain and Kuwait, advising against non-essential trips and warning of flight cancellations.

Bahamasair will launch special direct flights between Nassau and New Bight from July 30 to August 4, 2026, to support the Cat Island Regatta.

Thailand's tourism sector rebounds in 2026 as a weaker Baht, visa-free Indian travel, and aviation subsidies drive a projected 32.1 million international arrivals.