Tourism News

On July 13, 2026, the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and two state companies, GEMAR and GECOMEX. The action requires contract wind-downs by August 12 amid growing geopolitical tensions and an ongoing oil blockade.

ITB Berlin introduced its "Travel & Tourism in Motion" campaign for the 2027 event set for 16-18 March in Berlin. The 2026 event featured 5,601 exhibitors from 166 countries and attracted 96,544 visitors.

International tourist arrivals to Europe rose 5.0% in early 2026 despite geopolitical challenges. Greece, Italy, and Malta led growth, while Cyprus and Türkiye saw declines.

Vietnam expects to welcome 25 million international tourists in 2026 while targeting $43 billion in tourism revenue. The country recorded 12.3 million international arrivals in the first half of 2026, a 14.9% increase from the previous year.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Croatia grew by 6% in the first five months of 2026 despite a June decline. Tourism revenue rose 9.2% in Q1, with Croatia ranking fourth in European tourism growth.

Vietnam targets 25 million international tourists and $43 billion in tourism revenue for 2026. Visitor arrivals grew 14.9% in the first half of the year, supported by visa reforms and market development.

Vietnam plans to attract 25 million international visitors and generate $43 billion in tourism revenue in 2026. International arrivals increased 14.9% in the first half of the year, reaching 12.3 million.

Monaco welcomed nearly 6.7 million visitors in 2025, generating close to €1.4 billion in tourism spending. Overnight tourists were responsible for over 61% of the economic impact.

Vietnam recorded 1.68 million inbound tourists in June 2026, raising arrivals to 12.3 million in H1 with a 14.9% increase year-on-year. The country targets 25 million visitors and $43 billion in tourism revenue for 2026.

Portugal saw tourist arrivals reach 29.9 million in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024. The Spanish market remained largest despite a slight decline, while UK arrivals grew 1.9%.