travel trends

Mongolia welcomed 417,600 international visitors in H1 2026, marking a 27.2% YoY increase driven by Russian, Chinese, and Korean travelers.

Japanese outbound travel is booming as young women aged 20-29 lead a surge in short-haul micro-vacations to South Korea and Taiwan.

Sabah Fest 2026 expands into a month-long cultural extravaganza, featuring roadshows in Sandakan, Tawau, and Kudat, plus a KL showcase.

Airlines have launched promotional fares, with flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore dropped to US$53.50 for August-September 2026.

Bhedetar Skywalk in Dhankuta, Nepal, welcomes over 309,000 visitors in two years, featuring a 1,400m high glass walkway with Everest views.

Arlington County led Virginia visitor spending with $4.5 billion, while Virginia Beach welcomed 14.3 million visitors in 2024.

Indonesia has appointed Destry Damayanti as Governor of Bank Indonesia to stabilize the Rupiah amid +5.3% GDP growth in Q2 2026.

Hospitality veteran Yolanda Delgado joins The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando as Assistant Food and Beverage Director to lead culinary operations across three major venues.

The Alan Manchester strengthens its commercial leadership by appointing Elizabeth Morris as Sales Manager following the refurbishment of 70 bedrooms and a new cultural partnership.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa strengthens its MICE market position with the appointment of Cynthia Kimm as Group Sales Manager to drive mainland US corporate growth.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa strengthens its corporate outreach by appointing Nicole Tracy as Group Sales Manager to expand MICE segment growth from the U.S. mainland.

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando names hospitality veteran Mike Chouri as Managing Director to drive operational efficiency and guest satisfaction in the competitive Central Florida tourism market.