Greece and Italy Lead Europe Tourism Surge in Q2 2026
Greece led European tourism in Q2 2026 with a 38% rise in arrivals and a 64.3% increase in spending. Italy and Malta also recorded strong growth amid Europe's overall 5% arrivals increase.
Dorset unveils 10-year tourism plan to attract more international visitors
Dorset Council has launched a 10-year strategy aimed at boosting tourism by increasing international visitors. The £1.6bn visitor economy supports nearly 30,000 jobs and attracts 22 million visitors annually.
Kenya Travel Expo 2026 to Host Over 10,000 Delegates in Nairobi
Kenya will host over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 in Nairobi from October 6-8. The expo reflects a 30% growth over last year and focuses on digital tourism and the MICE sector.
Papua New Guinea Wins Top Booth Award at 2026 Manila Travel Expo
Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award in the National Tourism Organisation category at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila. The event featured over 170 tourism organizations from the Philippines and Asia.
India’s Tourism Ministry and Air India Sign MoU to Promote Incredible India
On 28 July 2026, India's Tourism Ministry and Air India signed an MoU to boost India's global tourism profile under the Incredible India brand. The agreement includes joint marketing and destination promotion activities.
Greece and Italy Lead Early 2026 European Tourism Growth
Greece led Europe’s early 2026 tourism recovery with arrivals up 38% and travel spending up 64.3%. Italy and Malta also recorded strong visitor growth amid broader continental gains.
Dorset Launches 10-Year Plan to Boost International Tourism and Economy
Dorset has launched a 10-year tourism strategy to increase international visitors and develop year-round tourism. The sector supports 30,000 jobs and generates £1.6bn annually.
Kenya Travel Expo 2026 Set to Host 10,000+ Delegates in Nairobi
The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo will take place in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, expecting over 10,000 delegates. The event highlights Kenya’s focus on digital innovation and the MICE sector to boost tourism growth.
India’s Tourism Ministry Signs MoU with Air India to Promote India as Tourism Destination
India’s Tourism Ministry signed a two-year MoU with Air India on July 28, 2026, to jointly promote India as a global tourism destination. The partnership will focus on collaborative campaigns under the Incredible India brand to enhance international tourism visibility.
Greece and Italy Lead Europe’s Tourism Recovery with Sharp Visitor Gains in Early 2026
Greece and Italy led Europe's tourism rebound in early 2026 with arrivals up 38% and 21% respectively. Overall international arrivals to Europe rose 5.0% in Q2 2026.
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Nationwide Rail Strike Causes Major Disruptions Across France on November 5
A nationwide rail strike on November 5, 2026, is projected to draw up to 700,000 protesters in France and disrupt SNCF train services, including TGV and regional lines. Eurostar expects near-normal operations, while French aviation remains largely unaffected amid government travel warnings.
Seattle Light Rail Extension Draft EIS Due December 2026
Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration will publish a draft environmental impact statement for Seattle’s Ballard Link Extension on December 11, 2026. Public commentary will be accepted until February 9, 2027.
EU Starts Second Fraud Investigation on Spanish Rail Funds Post-Urda Crash
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