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Latin America business travel spending reaches $67.7 billion in 2026, driven by Brazil's $35.8B corporate market, Mexico's 28.9M tourists, and bleisure extensions.
Norway trials VisitorLAB's AI machine-learning forecasting at Preikestolen, joining Croatia, Japan, and Italy to manage 400,000 annual hikers.
Sweden's medical tourism sector reaches USD 0.58 billion in 2026, driven by Karolinska University Hospital, EU cross-border care, and orthopaedic registries.
Algarve reservoirs reach 74% capacity with 328M cubic meters as the 2026-2027 hydrological year opens, supporting resort growth across Faro and Lagos.
Bali tourism faces real estate market corrections in 2026 as villa oversupply, statutory PBG compliance, and 6%-9% yields replace 20% ROI hype.
Argentina and the UAE deepen aviation and hospitality investment ties as Argentine arrivals jump 55.7% to 41,476 and CEPA talks launch in late 2026.
North Sulawesi sees foreign arrivals jump 131.8% to 54,239 in 2026, driving hotel growth across Manado, Likupang, and Tomohon despite domestic investment shifts.
Canada invests in coastal tourism, expanding cruise ports, marine resorts, and Indigenous travel experiences across PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and BC.
Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 dates from October 10-18, featuring shrine rituals, food, and Phuket Town transit.
Bulgaria records a 16.5% year-on-year surge in digitally booked tourist overnight stays in Q2 2026, outpacing the EU average of 5.3% alongside Greece and Romania.
Turkmenistan introduces digital e-Visa processing through the State Migration Service in late September 2026, modernizing border entry and registration rules.
Nepal's Gulmi district prepares to launch a 568-metre zipline and 110-metre sky cycling in Resunga, combining mountain views, heritage, and high-altitude adventure.
