tourism news

The 2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference gathered 143 industry leaders to discuss fully electric passenger ferry initiatives.

Caribbean cruise and stayover arrivals from the UK, Germany, and France contracted for seven consecutive months through July 2026.

Oman is experiencing a major expansion in luxury hospitality with brands like St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental, and Hilton opening new resorts.

Australia and New Zealand have emerged as the primary source markets driving Indonesia's tourism arrivals boom through mid-2026.

Thailand has unveiled the 2.45 billion Baht Thai Travel Plus program to subsidize hotel costs and domestic flights across 77 provinces in 2026.

Egypt is experiencing significant tourism arrivals across its historic hubs of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Mexico is experiencing a major surge in cultural tourism driven by heritage cities like Oaxaca, Mérida, and Puebla.

Malaysia welcomed 21.12 million international arrivals in the first half of 2026, leading tourism recovery across Southeast Asia.

A comprehensive analysis of traveler reviews reveals that hidden waterfront gems like Egg Harbor and John Wayne Marina are outshining famous harbors in aesthetic appeal.

Vietnam is introducing a mobile platform to help international travelers identify certified street food vendors across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Central Athens is transforming the historic Stoa Arsakeiou on Stadiou Street into a tourism, gastronomy, and lifestyle venue.

Oman recorded 1.80 million international arrivals in the first half of 2026, though hotel guest counts and revenues registered declines.