Tourism News

Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, featuring participation from over 170 Asian tourism organisations. The win credited a collaboration between Air Niugini, PNGTPA, and tourism operators, with upcoming promotions planned at major Asian travel fairs.

Tanzania generated 4.41 billion US dollars in tourism earnings in 2025, exceeding Kenya's 3.30 billion despite welcoming fewer international visitors. Higher visitor spending and niche tourism segments contributed to Tanzania's revenue growth.

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU in July 2026 with Saudi tech companies Tamkeen, Cipher, and Hawaz to develop an integrated digital ecosystem. The pact coincides with a tourism surge, as visitor arrivals jumped 111% in the first half of 2026.

The Isle of Man's tourism revenue reached £433.4 million in 2026, up £256 million since 2016. Visitor numbers rose 6.9% in 2025 to 352,301, with satisfaction at 99.2%.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026 was held August 20-21 at Da Nang's Ariyana International Convention Centre, spotlighting digital transformation in hospitality and tourism. Nearly 100 exhibitors and 55 speakers from 20 countries showcased AI, automation, and sustainable solutions aligned with Vietnam's national digital strategy.

Official data confirms Tanzania's tourism earnings surpassed Kenya's in 2026. Tanzania leads Kenya in East African tourism revenue this year.

The Isle of Man's tourism sector generated £433.4 million in revenue in 2026, a 138% increase over ten years. Visitor numbers rose 6.9% in 2025 to 352,301, with satisfaction reaching 99.2%.

Albania received 5 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026, a 6.2% increase over last year. The government attributed declines from some countries to ongoing protests affecting perceptions.

ITB Berlin 2027 launched the ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’ campaign at Messe Berlin. The campaign aims to boost industry engagement and highlight travel sector changes.

Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo held in Manila from July 10–12. The award recognized collaboration between Air Niugini, PNGTPA, and tourism partners.