tourism news

Thailand has recorded a 28% year-on-year surge in Chinese arrivals in early May 2026, leading a regional tourism boom as travelers pivot away from unstable Middle Eastern and European corridors.

Germany's tourism industry hit a record high in Q1 2026, with the Netherlands emerging as the leading source of international visitors, driving a massive surge in overnight stays and economic impact.

Kalymnos is emerging as a year-round tourism powerhouse in 2026, with Aegean, Lufthansa, and British Airways expanding flights to accommodate a surge in climbers and cultural tourists.

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.

Piraeus is expanding the Eetionia Gate archaeological site by seven acres, integrating the Themistoclean Walls into a modern, accessible cultural heritage hub for international tourists.

Uzbekistan is launching a visionary 2026-2027 tourism strategy centered on the preservation of its UNESCO Silk Road sites, including 31 mega-projects to safeguard Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

Ghana is set to become West Africa’s premier air sports hub in 2026, as Zen Palms Beach Resort and the Ghana Airsports Federation (GAF) partner to launch skydiving, paragliding, and paramotoring.

Greece is leading the way in inclusive and historical tourism in 2026, implementing coastal accessibility infrastructure and restoring the ancient acropolis of Pelina in Thessaly.

A global visa evolution is driving record tourism growth in 2026, as countries like Paraguay, Brazil, and Greece implement affordable e-visas and flexible residency for digital nomads and investors.

SWISS has unveiled a bold 2026 expansion strategy, introducing new routes to Rijeka, Poznań, and Seoul, alongside daily Tokyo service and increased capacity for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cambodia will host the 50th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) in January 2027, leveraging international youth networks to promote its UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Dubai is experiencing a massive tourism resurgence in 2026, with Germany, the UK, and India leading a passenger surge that is driving a revolutionary growth strategy at Dubai World Central (DWC).