tourism news

Mongolia recorded a 35% increase in international visitors during the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in adventure tourism and nomadic cultural branding.

Greece is investing €3.6 million to restore Roman monuments at Ancient Olympia, integrating AI and climate resilience to boost historical tourism growth at the UNESCO site.

The luxury hospitality landscape of Jeddah has expanded with the launch of the 90,000-SQM Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort, a flagship waterfront destination on the Red Sea.

Zanzibar recorded a historic $912 million current account surplus in 2026, with tourism accounting for 94.9% of service exports as the island undergoes an economic renaissance.

Jammu and Kashmir recorded nearly 13 crore visitors between 2016 and 2025, with international demand from Japan, Russia, and the UK driving a post-pandemic surge.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation enters a disciplined phase with a 100,000-room pipeline, as global hotel brands remain committed despite regional geopolitical risks.

Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the International Passenger Service Charge to 1,120 baht on June 20, 2026, to fund its 180-million passenger capacity roadmap.

Cyprus is facing a severe tourism downturn in 2026 as airlines cut 600,000 seats due to rising fuel costs and regional conflict, impacting Ayia Napa and Protaras.

Meghalaya is scaling its tourism sector with a focus on global infrastructure, including Shillong Airport expansion and the launch of a Destination Management Organization.

New Zealand has introduced higher access fees for Milford Sound and Cathedral Cove, joining a global trend of tourist taxes to support sustainable conservation.

Germany has joined the UK, Italy, and Spain in a luxury golf tourism revolution, with high-end courses in Munich and Puglia driving a new era of European travel.

Turkey’s tourism sector achieved record growth in Q1 2026, generating $9.9 billion in revenue from 9.2 million international visitors, with nightly spending reaching $102.