tourism news

Busan has reached a historic milestone in Q1 2026, recording over 1.02 million international arrivals, driven by cruise expansions and the popular Visit Busan Pass.

Breeze Airways has announced a significant winter 2026-2027 expansion, launching 11 new nonstop routes to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Bhutan will host its first-ever International Travel Mart (BITM) in Thimphu from June 11-13, 2026, creating a dedicated B2B platform for global sustainable and luxury tourism partnerships.

Understanding the seasonal windows of North Vietnam is crucial for 2026 travel; the peak periods of March-April and September-November offer the best balance of weather and scenery.

Beijing welcomed 18.83 million tourists during the 2026 May Day holiday, generating 22.36 billion yuan in revenue and marking a significant 22.3% surge in inbound international arrivals.

The high-profile Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and PSG has triggered a massive surge in Munich's travel demand, with hotel and flight prices reaching record highs.

In a historic demographic shift, Malaysia has surpassed Australia as the top international visitor market for Bali in 2026, marking a new era of Southeast Asian dominance on the island.

Argentina has joined Australia, China, and France in a concerted effort to regulate Antarctica's tourism, introducing stringent biosecurity protocols to protect the continent's fragile ecosystem from contamination.

Antarctica's tourism boom has reached a critical tipping point, with over 116,000 visitors in 2024 triggering scientist alarms regarding microbial contamination and a 2026 hantavirus outbreak aboard an expedition vessel.

Greece is revitalizing the Ancient Pelina Acropolis in Thessaly, implementing a restoration project to preserve Hellenistic heritage and drive historical tourism growth in the Trikala region.

Alexandria, Virginia, has hit a historic $1 billion in tourism spending, driven by its 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership and a surge in heritage tourism during National Travel and Tourism Week.

Alexandria, Virginia, is hosting the world-first 'Discover Croatia' philatelic exhibit, bridging cultural heritage and sports tourism as the city prepares to host Team Croatia for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.