Tourism News

Hungary’s tourism sector contributed 10.2% to GDP and employed 420,000 in 2025. Foreign visitor arrivals increased 4.4%, with longer stays and 12% higher spending.

Australia remains a leading tourism market for Singapore in 2026. Visitor growth from Australia to Singapore has slowed but Australia continues to be a key market.

The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and two state-owned companies on July 13, 2026. These sanctions follow a May order expanding asset freezes and come amid US-imposed oil blockades causing widespread blackouts in Cuba.

Thailand has confirmed that Indian tourists will retain visa-free entry with a 30-day stay limit starting 2026. The decision follows a reversal of earlier plans to end visa-free access for Indian visitors.

Europe will implement the EU’s digital Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorization in 2026, affecting travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries. Tourist taxes and visitor caps will rise in cities like Amsterdam, Venice, and Santorini to manage overtourism and fund conservation efforts.

Hungary's tourism sector contributed 10.2% to GDP in 2025, driven by a 4.4% increase in foreign arrivals and higher visitor spending. Regulatory cuts in Budapest’s District VI caused local guest traffic to fall 28% in early 2026, while overall city traffic rose 12% excluding that district.

The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism, GEMAR, and GECOMEX on July 13, 2026. Companies have until August 12 to wind down contracts amid ongoing embargoes and blackouts.

ITB Berlin 2027 launched its “Travel & Tourism in Motion” campaign developed with agency Rupp to showcase the evolving global tourism industry. The event will be held in Berlin from 16 to 18 March 2027.

Sri Lanka's tourism revenue in June 2026 dropped 10.9% to $151.1 million, marking the lowest monthly total since October 2023. The decline follows methodology revisions and geopolitical tensions starting February 2026.

On July 13, 2026, the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism and two state-owned companies, GEMAR and GECOMEX. These sanctions require businesses to end contracts by August 12 amid Cuba’s energy crisis caused by a US oil blockade.