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Syria received 3.52 million tourists in the first half of 2026, up 111% from the previous year. Visitors from non-Arab countries increased 448%, according to official data.

Tanzania's Minister Ashatu Kijaji urged the embassy in South Korea to boost tourism promotion to attract more Asian visitors. The government targets eight million international tourists by 2030.

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.

Holland America Line offered passengers booked on the 22 July 2026 Zaandam Alaska voyage a full refund plus a future cruise credit to voluntarily skip the oversold sailing. The offer reimburses fares and pre-purchased extras and is provided on a first-come basis amid peak Alaska cruise demand.

On July 16, 2026, a 51-year-old passenger aboard Carnival Luminosa was medevaced by the US Coast Guard 45 miles offshore of Humboldt Bay, California. She was transported to Mendocino Coast Hospital in stable condition.

Centara Hotels have reported weakened performance in their Dubai and Japan locations. Geopolitical tensions are cited as the main cause of reduced hotel activity in these markets.

Sunstone Hotel Investors maintains stable stock levels supported by recent RevPAR gains and a conservative balance sheet. The lodging REIT's portfolio focuses on upscale hotels in U.S. urban and resort markets with a leverage ratio around three to four times net debt to EBITDA.

Hilton debuted Tempo by Hilton in China, opening its first hotels in Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu, and Jiaxing. Tempo targets upscale middle-class business travelers with design-focused amenities and scalable operations.

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.

On July 24, 2026, 15 US airports were under FAA delay programmes with 22 total programs. San Francisco International had the highest peak average delay at 67 minutes.