Tourism News

Bacolod SMILCE officers were inducted on August 25, 2026, at Roy’s Hotel during the Bacolod MICE Summit 2026. The initiative aims to position Bacolod as a top destination for SMILCE events.

Israel's foreign tourist arrivals dropped to about 440,000 in the first half of 2026, severely impacting Jerusalem's Old City merchants. Meanwhile, EL AL Airlines doubled its Q2 net profit to $132 million amid the tourism crisis.

Tourism employment in Ghana rose to 429,641 jobs in 2023, fueled by growing visitor numbers that reached 1.3 million in 2025. New youth training and certification programmes aim to boost skills and entrepreneurship.

Palawan targets ₱7 million in sales at the October 2026 Cebu Tourism Trade Expo. The event promotes regional tourism growth and new visitor deals for Palawan.

Sri Lanka's tourism revenue declined 10.4% in July 2026 to US$285.5 million, marking a 32-month low. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority revised spending estimates and lowered 2026 targets for arrivals and revenue.

Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue fell 10.4% year-on-year in July 2026. The drop indicates challenges facing the country's tourism sector.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 will focus on building specialist skills and leadership among Saudi nationals in the tourism sector. The three-day event in September will bring together global experts to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

Sri Lanka's tourism revenue declined by 10.4% year-on-year in July 2026. The drop reflects ongoing challenges in the tourism sector's recovery.

Ghana's tourism sector increased total employment from 252,714 in 2021 to 429,641 in 2023. In 2024, 200 graduates are being trained as professional tour guides under the GTEM programme.

ITE HCMC 2026 will be held from August 27 to 29 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City with over 260 international buyers. The event aims to boost tourism business growth ahead of Vietnam’s National Day.