tourism news

Kenya achieves a maritime milestone as the MS Viking Yi Dun becomes the first cruise ship to sail directly from Asia to Mombasa, signaling a strategic shift in East African tourism.

Mexico is preparing for a major tourism boom during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with host cities expecting over five million international visitors.

Driven by a shift toward sustainable travel and luxury portable care, the global travel refillable atomizer market is projected to reach $1.61 billion by 2030.

Costa Rica has launched a promotional campaign in Spain, showcasing surf simulators and wellness retreats to capture European travelers.

Bangladesh's Bandarban district has suspended all tourism activities until July 10, closing waterfalls, trails, and waterways due to landslide risks.

Saudi Arabia introduces a new Package Visa pilot program, integrating flights, hotels, and electronic visas into a single transaction to boost global tourism.

Myanmar is implementing new visa rules and leveraging its ancient Buddhist temples to attract 1.8 million visitors in 2026 as part of a strategic economic recovery plan.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren unveiled an ambitious eco-tourism development strategy in 2026 targeting widespread job creation and self-employment opportunities across multiple state districts through dedicated tourism circuits.

Geopolitical instability from the Iran War is driving aviation fuel spikes and flight uncertainty across Southeast Asia, threatening tourism growth in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

The Greek government is repurposing the modernist Mycenae Xenia building into a performance space and visitor center to enhance the UNESCO World Heritage experience.

The Greek Ministry of Culture has inaugurated the Diachronic Archaeological Museum of Agathonisi, a €2.8 million project designed to protect Aegean heritage and drive sustainable tourism in the Dodecanese.

New Eurostat data reveals Bulgaria has the second-highest summer tourism concentration in the EU, with 43% of annual overnight stays occurring in July and August.