Syria Partners with Saudi Tech Companies to Digitize Tourism Sector
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with three Saudi companies to develop a digital tourism ecosystem in July 2026. The initiative aims to enhance visitor services and data-driven planning amid a tourism boom.
Isle of Man’s Tourism Revenue Hits Record £433 Million in 2026
The Isle of Man's tourism income 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%.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Albania Up 6.2% in H1 2026
Albania saw a 6.2% rise in foreign tourist arrivals during the first half of 2026 to 5 million visitors. Visitor numbers from Kosova, North Macedonia, Germany, Turkey, and Montenegro dropped in June amid ongoing protests.
Akwaaba 2026 Summit to Leverage AFCON 2027 for African Tourism Growth
The Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold its African Tour Operators Summit in Lagos from September 13 to 15, 2026. The summit will focus on leveraging AFCON 2027, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to boost intra-African tourism.
Papua New Guinea Wins Best Booth Award at Manila Travel Madness Expo 2026
Papua New Guinea won Best Booth in the National Tourism Organisation category at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila. The event featured over 170 tourism organisations from Asia.
Isle of Man Records £433 Million Tourism Revenue in 2026
The Isle of Man's tourism industry generated a record £433.4 million in 2026, increasing by £256 million since 2016. Visitor numbers rose 6.9% to 352,301 in 2025, with satisfaction reaching 99.2%.
Papua New Guinea Wins Best Booth Award at 2026 Manila Travel Expo
Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila. The award recognises effective collaboration among Air Niugini, PNGTPA, and tourism partners.
Syria and Saudi Tech Firms Partner to Digitize Tourism Sector
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU in July 2026 with three Saudi tech firms to develop a comprehensive digital tourism ecosystem. Visitor arrivals more than doubled in H1 2026 to 3.52 million, fueling the push for modernization.
Albania’s Foreign Tourist Arrivals Increase 6.2% in First Half of 2026
Albania’s foreign tourist arrivals rose to 5 million in the first half of 2026, up 6.2% from 4.8 million in 2025. Declines from Kosova, North Macedonia, Germany, Turkey, and Montenegro were offset by growth from other markets.
Akwaaba 2026 Summit Targets AFCON 2027 for African Tourism Growth
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos will host the African Tour Operators Summit from September 13-15, 2026, to develop tourism linked to AFCON 2027. The summit focuses on East-West African partnerships and includes the Africa Travel 100 Awards recognizing leading tour operators.
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