Vietnam and Thailand Tourism Faces Record Arrivals and Revenue Challenges
Vietnam and Thailand are seeing record tourist arrivals in 2026, yet both face challenges in converting this growth into tourism revenue amid shifting travel demand in Southeast Asia.
Iran Tourism Faces Recovery Challenges Post-Conflict
Iran's tourism industry is facing ongoing struggles to recover following months of conflict. Travel warnings and airspace disruptions are impacting inbound tourism in 2026.
Armenia’s Tourist Arrivals Surge in Early 2026
Armenia is seeing an uptick in tourist arrivals in early 2026, attracting visitors with its historic landmarks and scenic views. The increase highlights Armenia’s expanding appeal as a travel destination.
Introducing Crystal Grace: Crystal Cruises’ Latest Luxury Ship
Crystal Cruises introduces Crystal Grace, its most recent ship reflecting a new generation in its fleet. The flagship aims to enhance the luxury cruising experience with advanced amenities.
US Joins Global Partners at Vancouver Travel Expo 2026
The United States will participate with Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, India, and Spain at the Vancouver International Travel Expo 2026. The event focuses on promoting business-to-business tourism growth among the participant countries.
Amadeus and Accenture Introduce AI-Driven Travel Advertising Platform
Amadeus has launched an AI-powered advertising platform developed with Accenture to help hotels, airlines, and destinations enhance their marketing efforts and increase bookings globally.
Ixigo Takes Majority Stake in Brevistay to Grow Hotel Business
Ixigo has acquired a majority stake in the hotel startup Brevistay to expand its hotel business and hospitality technology portfolio. This development solidifies ixigo's presence in India's travel accommodation market.
AI Hospitality Alliance Forms Global Advisory Board to Advance AI in Hospitality
The AI Hospitality Alliance has formed a founding advisory board with international leaders from hospitality, technology, AI, and academia. The board's role is to help shape AI's future in hospitality.
Camping Emerges as Top US Summer Travel Trend in 2026
Pitchup.com highlights camping as a key summer travel trend for the USA in 2026. The trend emphasizes camping as a favored outdoor vacation option this year.
Five Practical Rules for Smarter Summer Travel in 2026
The BBC has published five new travel rules to help make summer 2026 trips more efficient and safer. These guidelines offer practical advice for better packing and planning.
















