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Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell 2.9% through early August 2026, a smaller decline than earlier forecasts. Year-end events such as IMF and World Bank meetings are expected to boost tourism later in the year.

Curaçao's tourism accommodation capacity has grown 81% since 2019, with arrivals up 50% by 2024, creating housing, road, and workforce strains. Local labor shortages have increased reliance on foreign workers amid rising resident housing costs and traffic congestion.

Curaçao’s tourism accommodation capacity rose 81% since 2019, with stayover arrivals increasing 50%. A new study warns this rapid expansion strains housing, infrastructure, and the local workforce.

Nine countries including Japan, Spain, and Greece will enforce visitor caps and tourism fees starting in 2026 to curb overtourism. Measures include access limits, rental license removals, and visitor levies to protect communities and heritage sites.

Jamaica forecasts over 600,000 Canadian arrivals in 2026, marking record inbound tourism driven by a 22% increase in direct flights. Infrastructure upgrades at Sangster International Airport and expanded hotel capacity support this growth.

Thailand will introduce a 300 baht entry fee for foreign air arrivals in 2026, joining destinations like Japan and Bali with tourist charges. The fee supports tourism infrastructure and visitor services.

Starting in 2026, nine countries will enforce visitor caps and introduce new tourism fees to combat overtourism and protect heritage sites. These measures require travelers to plan ahead amid access restrictions and increased entry costs.

In 2026, nine countries implemented official visitor limits and new tourism fees to regulate overtourism. Measures include Japan’s visitor redistribution and Spain’s tourist apartment license removal.

Ghana attracted over 1.3 million international tourists in 2025, generating $4.34 billion in receipts. Domestic visits grew 7% to 1.79 million, with top attractions drawing significant visitor numbers.

Cambodia's Ministries of Tourism and Agriculture signed an MoU to develop agritourism and ecotourism hubs, integrating agriculture with tourism. The partnership features four strategic objectives and aligns with government forum recommendations.