Strait of Hormuz Conflict Prolongs West Asia Tourism Struggles in 2026
The Strait of Hormuz stalemate has lasted over five months, affecting stability in the area. West Asian tourism recovery remains hindered due to the ongoing regional disruptions.
Thailand Joins Southeast Asia Tourism Growth Surge Fueled by Chinese Tourists
Thailand is among Southeast Asian countries seeing a sharp rise in Chinese tourist arrivals in 2026. This influx is driving record tourism growth across the region.
New Zealand Tourism and Cultural Industries Unite for Quality Growth
Several New Zealand industries are collaborating to encourage high-quality growth in the cultural and tourism sectors. According to Global People Online, this cooperation aims to strengthen sector development.
Elephant Camp Tourist Death Exposes Captive Tourism Risks
A tourist fatality at a New Zealand elephant camp has drawn attention to the risks of captive wildlife tourism. World Animal Protection highlights safety concerns for visitors.
Kaitāia Airport Reopens After Major Runway Refurbishment
Kaitāia Airport was closed for a major runway upgrade and has now reopened as of 20 May 2026. The runway refurbishment has restored the airport's operational capacity.
Travel Indaba 2026 Drives Growth for Durban and African Tourism
The Africa Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban resulted in near-full hotel occupancy, delivering a substantial economic uplift to the city. The event also played a pivotal role in promoting tourism trade across the Pan-African region.
Sarawak Invests Heavily to Boost Business Tourism
Sarawak is committing major new investments to expand its business tourism sector. The initiative is designed to grow corporate event tourism and trade in the Malaysian region.
Brazil Joins ITB China 2026, Amplifies Latin America Travel Trade
Brazil joined Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, the Bahamas, and Malaysia at ITB China 2026. Their collective presence spurred a significant increase in B2B travel trade activities.
Flight Centre Invests $5M in Travel Tech Firm Blockskye
Flight Centre Travel Group has invested $5 million in Blockskye, a company specializing in corporate travel payment technology. The investment targets enhancing financial transactions in corporate travel management.
Truecaller Unveils Travel eSIM with Telness for Global Connectivity
Truecaller has launched a travel eSIM in partnership with Telness technology to enhance international mobile connectivity. The eSIM provides travelers with flexible data plans and eliminates the need for physical SIM swaps.














