Thailand Sees 17.36 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in H1 2026
Thailand received 17.36 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026. This marks continued expansion in tourism amid worldwide travel recovery.
Cyprus Tourism Approaches 2024 Levels in First Half 2026; Israel Arrivals Surge
Cyprus tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026 reached 1,656,015, nearing 2024 levels. Israeli visitor numbers in June more than doubled compared to the previous year.
Vietnam launches national tourism data ecosystem with ‘1+34+N’ model
Vietnam received over 12.2 million international visitors and generated 569 trillion VND in tourism revenue in H1 2026. The government launched a '1+34+N' data ecosystem to integrate fragmented tourism data nationwide.
Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators’ Summit on AFCON 2027 Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from September 13 to 15, 2026. The event will include the African Tour Operators’ Summit focused on developing travel packages for AFCON 2027, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
India Approves 117 Tourism Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore
The Indian Tourism Ministry sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects totaling ₹5,756.62 crore. These projects aim to enhance tourism infrastructure across India.
Vietnam Advances National Tourism Data Ecosystem Inspired by Visitor Growth
Vietnam welcomed over 12.2 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism revenue reaching $21.66 billion. The government is developing a national data ecosystem to unify fragmented tourism data.
Akwaaba 2026 to Host African Tour Operators’ Summit on 2027 AFCON Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13 to 15 September 2026, hosting the second African Tour Operators’ Summit. The summit focuses on sports tourism linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Thailand Sees 17.36 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in H1 2026
Thailand welcomed 17.36 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026. This highlights its continued recovery as a major international tourism destination.
Israeli Tourist Arrivals Surge in June 2026, Stabilizing Cyprus Tourism
Israeli tourist arrivals to Cyprus more than doubled in June 2026 to 80,343, boosting the island's tourism recovery despite a 10.1% decline in first half arrivals versus 2025. The United Kingdom remained the top source market, though it saw a 13.8% drop in arrivals.
Vietnam Welcomes 12.2 Million Visitors, Advances National Tourism Data System
Vietnam welcomed 12.2 million international visitors in the first half of 2026 with tourism revenue reaching approximately 21.66 billion USD. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is implementing a national data platform to unify tourism data and support smart tourism development.
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