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Lebanon’s tourism sector was looking forward to a recovery in 2025, but ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting this rebound at risk. The regional war is causing disruption and uncertainty in the country’s tourism prospects.

Rome joined Milan, Venice, Florence, and Naples in exceeding €30 billion in tourism revenue during 2026. This achievement corresponds with a notable rise in inbound travel to Italy’s key cities.

Greece has become Europe’s top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, surpassing countries like France and Germany. The country recorded significant increases in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue during this period.

Virgin Atlantic is transitioning its operations to Terminal C at Orlando International Airport as part of the airport’s terminal assignment update. This change will affect passengers using Virgin Atlantic’s services at Orlando.

Houston airports expect nearly 4.5 million travelers during the World Cup. Preparations are underway to address increased passenger volume and maintain airport operations.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is preparing for World Cup travel while addressing shuttle bus contract concerns to support transportation logistics. The airport aims to manage increased passenger demand effectively.

ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore will debut new Experience Zones and curated guided tours to enrich trade visitor interaction. These features will offer more focused and immersive experiences during the event.

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2026 recently closed after facilitating 15,000 commercial deals poised to bring a 5 billion baht boost to tourism. The event highlighted Pattaya’s emerging role and emphasized wellness, sustainability, and international partnerships.

Visit Portugal will join prominent tourism and hospitality brands at Meetings Show 2026 in London. The event gathers leaders from travel, airlines, hospitality, and cruise sectors.

The US is working with Canada and Mexico to introduce digital identity and smart border solutions for FIFA World Cup 2026 visitors. The initiative aims to expedite entry processing across borders during the event.