tourism news

Explore the world's premier island escapes in 2026, featuring the volcanic peaks of St. Lucia, the Arctic wilderness of Lofoten, and the affordable luxury of Phu Quoc.

Tasmania has reached a historic tourism milestone with 1.404 million visitors, pushing total tourism expenditure to $3.791 billion, driven by a massive surge in Queensland and Victorian travelers.

Ras Al Khaimah reports a record 670,000 visitors in the first half of 2026, driven by a 47% surge in domestic travel and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island resort.

The City of Newcastle is implementing a comprehensive five-year City Vibrancy Strategy to integrate tourism, major events, and a A$2.3 billion night-time economy into a single economic roadmap.

Following a massive $892 million economic boost from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Los Angeles is leveraging a new sustainable infrastructure model to prepare for Super Bowl LXI and the LA28 Olympic Games.

Dominican Republic dominates Caribbean travel demand as regional holiday searches soar nearly 142%, driven by a shift toward experience-based tourism and digital influence.

Brand USA and multiple US states launch aggressive marketing campaigns in Toronto and Montreal to reverse the 2025 decline in Canadian visitor arrivals.

New Hampshire introduces significant tourist fare increases and parking reforms across Portsmouth, Dover, Manchester, and Nashua to fund critical infrastructure and protect local taxpayers.

Myanmar is implementing strategic visa reforms and targeting regional Asian markets to reach a goal of 1.8 million international visitors in 2026.

Irish Rail is deploying additional capacity and reinforcing its network-wide alcohol ban as thousands of Mayo supporters travel to Croke Park for the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final.

Germany and Italy face mounting economic pressure as the US-Iran war enters its sixth week, driving up aviation fuel costs and threatening tourism connectivity across Europe.

Canada has emerged as a global tourism powerhouse in 2026, with a coordinated multi-province strategy driving record-breaking sports tourism arrivals and billions in economic impact.