Tourism News

Seoul welcomed over 1.5 million foreign visitors in April 2026, showing a strong rebound in international arrivals. Foreign tourists also increased their spending significantly during this period.

The conflict in Iran has disrupted air routes to Thailand, reducing flight options. Simultaneously, the country is seeing fewer arrivals from high-value tourists, challenging its travel sector.

Southwest Florida's tourism recovery following Hurricane Ian is chiefly supported by luxury travel, which has led to more visitors and greater spending in the region.

Cognizant, Travelport, and Anthropic have partnered to develop AI-powered solutions for the travel sector. The collaboration centers on improving travel services and operational efficiency through advanced technology.

Amadeus introduced a new advertising solution aimed at helping travel brands reach consumers earlier in their booking process. The technology focuses on improving targeting and marketing effectiveness.

Tourism in Las Vegas is on the rise in 2026, coinciding with an increase in RV use among visitors. Many are opting for flexible road trips across the Southwest region.

Africa's business event sector is experiencing rapid growth in 2026, largely driven by the expanding MICE industry. This surge is evident in the increasing volume of meetings, conferences, and exhibitions across the continent.

Mexico, alongside Brazil, the United States, Spain, and others, is organizing travel trade shows in summer 2026. These events focus on boosting winter tourism in Europe and the Americas.

Port of San Diego has launched PortControl, a real-time vessel tracking system enhancing transparency and operational efficiency in cruise and cargo activities. The platform provides up-to-date vessel scheduling information to benefit passengers and maritime operations.

The WTTC forecasts a 4.1% increase in tourism GDP for Central and South America in 2026. The region's travel industry is expected to outpace global tourism growth rates.