Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators Summit on AFCON 2027 Sports Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13-15 September 2026. It will feature the African Tour Operators' Summit focused on AFCON 2027 sports tourism partnerships.
Syria Sees 111% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in First Half of 2026
Syria's tourist arrivals more than doubled in the first half of 2026 with 3.52 million visitors recorded. Tourist numbers from non-Arab countries rose 448%, while Arab arrivals increased by 107% year over year.
Cyprus Tourist Arrivals Close to 2024 Levels in June 2026
Cyprus received 489,965 tourist arrivals in June 2026, a 1.7% decrease compared to June 2025 but a 1.6% increase over June 2024. Israeli tourist arrivals more than doubled in June 2026 compared to the same month last year, contributing to the tourism sector's partial recovery.
India Sanctions 117 Tourism Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹5,756 Crore in 2026
India’s Ministry of Tourism has approved 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore across multiple central schemes. These investments cover heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, and pilgrimage tourism to improve facilities and connectivity across the country.
Syria Records 111% Growth in Tourist Arrivals in H1 2026
Syria saw a 111% surge in tourist arrivals in H1 2026, reaching 3.52 million visitors. Tourists from non-Arab countries increased by 448%, while arrivals from Arab countries rose 107%, per Syria's Ministry of Tourism.
Cyprus Sees Over Double Israeli Tourist Arrivals in June 2026; UK Remains Largest Market
Cyprus received 489,965 tourists in June 2026, a slight dip from 2025 but higher than 2024. Israeli tourist arrivals more than doubled in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
Tulsa Voters to Decide on Tourist Hotel Tax Increase in 2026
Tulsa City Council approved putting a hotel tax increase proposal to voters in 2026, raising the tax from 5% to 9.9%. The revenue would support maintenance at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.
Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators Summit for 2027 AFCON
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13 to 15 September 2026, uniting African tour operators from East and West Africa for the second African Tour Operators’ Summit. The summit focuses on leveraging the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to promote intra-African tourism and travel package development.
Israeli Arrivals Surge in June 2026, Cyprus Tourism Nears 2024 Levels
Cyprus recorded 489,965 tourist arrivals in June 2026, close to June 2024 levels but down 1.7% year-on-year. Israeli visitor numbers more than doubled in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators Summit Ahead of AFCON 2027
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold in Lagos from 13–15 September 2026, featuring the African Tour Operators’ Summit focused on AFCON 2027. The summit aims to link African sports tourism with travel opportunities across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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