travel trends

Georgia is seeing a surge in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism, with 145,513 visitors in 2025 and a significant 9.1% growth in Saudi Arabian arrivals.

Clothing care expert Noor de Swart reveals four essential travel hacks to keep garments wrinkle-free without an iron, focusing on packing techniques and steam utilization.

A WTTC report forecasts a 33.2% Travel & Tourism GDP growth for Venezuela in 2026, leading a regional expansion that outpaces the global average.

California's tourism sector achieved a record $158.9 billion in travel spending in 2025, with Los Angeles preparing for an $892 million World Cup impact.

Sold-out BTS shows at Gillette Stadium and an unexpected gym sighting in Downtown Crossing drive K-Pop fan travel and international visits to Boston.

Alaska modernizes its marine highway network, launching seven-day service to Metlakatla and bidding on a $350 million replacement vessel for the Aleutian Chain.

Thailand accelerates its creative tourism network, targeting UNESCO Creative Cities status for new hubs and establishing 35 sustainable zones by 2037.

Jingxian County in Anhui Province welcomes 3.2 million visitors since late June 2026, driven by immersive experiences with traditional Xuan paper heritage.

Uzbekistan becomes the fastest-growing tourist destination in Asia, posting a 29.9% arrival increase in early 2026, ahead of Vietnam and Japan.

Explore the world's premier horticultural celebrations, including Keukenhof, Japan's cherry blossoms, and Colombia's Feria de las Flores.

Uzbekistan's tourism reforms accelerate, with visitor exports hitting US$4.8 billion in 2025, capturing nearly half of the Central Asian travel market.

Malaysia records a massive 10.6 million international visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2026, establishing itself as a leading Southeast Asian destination.