Tourism News

The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo will be held in Nairobi from October 6-8, 2026, expecting over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The event will focus on digital innovation and the MICE sector to drive tourism growth.

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine properties totaling over 1,500 hotel keys across Egypt. The deal includes luxury and premium brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Autograph Collection.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026 convened 100 exhibitors and 55 speakers in Da Nang on August 20-21, focusing on digital transformation in hospitality and tourism. The event emphasized AI, sustainability, and innovation within Vietnam's evolving tourism industry.

Greece led Europe in Q2 2026 tourism growth, with arrivals up 38% and spending up 64.3%. Italy and Malta also posted strong gains amid rising traveler price sensitivity.

Dorset launched a 10-year tourism plan on 27 July 2026 to increase international visitors and promote off-peak travel. The strategy supports an economy worth £1.6 billion and 30,000 jobs.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania rose 6.2% to 5 million in the first half of 2026, driven by Southern European visitors. Declines from Kosova, North Macedonia, Germany, Turkey, and Montenegro were linked to ongoing protests.

Kenya will host over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026, held October 6-8 in Nairobi. The event will feature more than 400 exhibitors and focus on digital transformation and AI in tourism.

Greece led Europe’s tourism growth in early 2026 with arrivals up 38% and spending rising 64.3%. Italy and Malta also posted strong gains amid Europe’s broader rebound.

Dorset has launched a 10-year tourism strategy to attract more international visitors and reduce summer season dependency. The plan supports a £1.6bn visitor economy sustaining nearly 30,000 jobs.

The Tourism Ministry of India and Air India Limited signed a strategic MoU on July 27, 2026, to promote India’s tourism under the Incredible India brand. The collaboration includes joint campaigns, content sharing, and use of Air India’s flight network to boost international tourism visibility.