tourism news

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced its 2026 Maui Community Tourism Collaboratives, focusing on cultural heritage, native reforestation, and marine stewardship.

Seven popular Greek islands have declared water emergencies due to extreme summer heat and high tourism volumes, prompting British travel advisories.

The global medical tourism boom is driving transcontinental travel, requiring carriers to improve scheduling and medical passenger transit rights.

Cultural exhibitions in Scotland, rail-sea transit links in Alaska, and wildlife conservation on the Gold Coast are driving summer 2026 travel demand.

European countries launch year-round tourism strategies to reduce summer congestion, warning travelers of off-season flight schedule consolidations.

Embraer's 20-year market outlook projects demand for 8,500 new sub-150-seat regional jets to bypass major airport hubs and expand regional transit.

Celebrity Cruises reshuffled five ports of call on its Mediterranean voyage due to a docking conflict in Dubrovnik, affecting Croatia and Greece stops.

Commercial seaplane services between Port Blair and Havelock Island offer 25-minute transit links, subject to weather conditions and strict baggage limits.

Tirana Airport recorded peak passenger numbers as Albania updates border controls and digital tracking systems to align with EU integration standards.

Vlore's Karaburun Peninsula and the Blue Cave recorded a surge in eco-tourism bookings for summer 2026, leading to new sustainable boat tour guidelines.

Thailand outpaces Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam in the 2026 Gay Travel Index, signaling a shift toward more inclusive tourism in Asia.

An investigation reveals over 200 illegal short-term rentals in Bucharest's most dangerous seismic zones, posing significant risks to the city's two million annual visitors.