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Israeli tourist arrivals in Cyprus more than doubled in June 2026 compared to 2025, reaching 80,343. This growth helped offset an overall decline in visitor numbers caused by regional tensions.

Tulsa City Council approved a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9%, the first since 1984, for a voter decision in November. The tax hike aims to fund maintenance at major city venues beginning January 2027.

On July 22, 2026, Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9% to voters in November. The raised funds would support repairs at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.

Tulsa City Council approved a hotel tax increase from 5% to 9.9% on July 22, 2026, to fund venue maintenance and support tourism. The measure will be on the November ballot for voter approval.

Israeli tourist arrivals to Cyprus in June 2026 rose by 165.7% compared to June 2025, reaching 80,343 visitors. Despite a 10.1% decline in total arrivals in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, figures were slightly higher than in 2024.

Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax hike from 5% to 9.9% to the November ballot. Funds will support repairs at BOK and Arvest Convention Centers and enhance tourism efforts.

Tulsa City Council approved placing a hotel tax increase on the November 2026 ballot, raising it from 5% to 9.9% for tourists. The revenue will fund improvements at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.

India’s Ministry of Tourism has approved 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore across multiple central schemes. These investments cover heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, and pilgrimage tourism to improve facilities and connectivity across the country.

Syria saw a 111% surge in tourist arrivals in H1 2026, reaching 3.52 million visitors. Tourists from non-Arab countries increased by 448%, while arrivals from Arab countries rose 107%, per Syria's Ministry of Tourism.

Tulsa City Council approved putting a hotel tax increase proposal to voters in 2026, raising the tax from 5% to 9.9%. The revenue would support maintenance at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.