Tourism News

Syria will stage its first international travel trade exhibition, Syria Travel Show 2026, in Damascus from 28-30 September. Visitor arrivals more than doubled in H1 2026, highlighting renewed market confidence.

Dorset County Council has launched a 10-year tourism strategy aiming to attract more international visitors and boost the local economy. The plan covers 2026-2035 and targets year-round tourism growth with a focus on off-peak development and cultural programming.

Outstanding Exposition will exhibit at the International Tourism and Travel Show in Montreal from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The company specializes in modular stands designed for transport and reuse.

More than 10,000 delegates attended the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo held in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, a 30 percent increase from 2025. The event featured over 400 exhibitors, emphasized digital innovation and AI, and focused on growing Kenya's MICE sector with strong government reforms easing visa access and air connectivity.

Syria will host its first international travel trade exhibition, Syria Travel Show (STS) 2026, from 28 to 30 September at Al Moutanbi Hall, Damascus. Visitor arrivals surged 3.52 million in H1 2026, underpinning the event's focus on tourism investment and development.

International tourist arrivals in South Africa increased by 12.3% in the first half of 2026, with nearly 1.09 million foreign travellers in June. Despite rising travel costs and regional tensions, the tourism sector showed resilience, supported by improved air connectivity.

Georgia saw a 5.2% decrease in international visitors in Q2 2026, totaling 1.3 million arrivals. Tourism revenue fell 13.3% to 3 billion GEL during the same period.

Dorset has launched a 10-year tourism plan targeting international visitors to strengthen its £1.6 billion visitor economy. The strategy aims to tackle seasonality and boost tourism beyond the summer months.

Outstanding Exposition will exhibit at the International Tourism and Travel Show from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Montreal. The event gathers travel and tourism professionals at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 will take place in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, drawing over 10,000 delegates from about 40 countries. The event highlights Kenya's focus on digital transformation and growth in the MICE tourism sector.