tourism news

Hawaii launches first major US tourism tax explicitly tied to climate resilience in 2026, requiring visitors to fund environmental protection through a 0.75% accommodations levy and 11% cruise tax.

Gujarat recorded 12.4 crore domestic tourist visits in 2026, establishing itself as India's premier pilgrimage destination. Sacred sites and structured spiritual circuits drive over 33% year-on-year growth.

Greenland opens new airports at Qaqortoq and expanded Nuuk hub, enabling year-round US access to Arctic tourism with sustainable travel focus.

Greece clinches its fifth consecutive year as America's top travel destination in 2026, driven by record US visitor arrivals exceeding 1.5 million and exceptional satisfaction ratings above 9/10.

Nine Wheatbelt projects across Western Australia share $766,000 in Regional Economic Development Grants in 2026, boosting eco-tourism and Aboriginal enterprise ventures across the grain-belt region.

Grand Bahama's tourism sector accelerates in 2026 as a $827 million Grand Lucayan resort redevelopment combines with MSC Cruises expansion, signaling major recovery for the Caribbean destination.

Australia's 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout's 19.67-second 200m world record at Sydney Olympic Park is driving unprecedented international tourism interest in Australian athletics venues and track meets across 2026.

Gate 7 secures South African Tourism PR mandate across Australia and New Zealand as visitor numbers surge 23% year-on-year. The strategic appointment positions South Africa as a top long-haul destination for Australasian travelers seeking wildlife, culture, and adventure.

A proposed industrial waste-to-energy project on Fiji’s western coast has sparked severe backlash from the Fiji Outrigger Canoe Association. Warned to jeopardize water quality, the project threatens tourism revenues from Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada.

Fiji's new Tourism CEO Dr Paresh Pant targets Australia as key growth market in 2026 despite 987,000 record arrivals. Focus shifts to MICE and premium experiences to boost per-visitor spending.

Europe's golf tourism sector is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2026, with Spain and Portugal leading a surge in high-spending visitors that's reshaping regional economies and luxury travel itineraries across the continent.

Egypt is investing in youth-led tourism ambassadors through digital training hubs and eco-tourism initiatives to strengthen global competitiveness. Young professionals are positioned as informal ambassadors across Siwa Oasis and Cairo in 2026.