Tourism News

Europe's international visitor arrivals rose 5% year-to-date in 2026, led by Greece, Italy, and Malta. Greece recorded a 38.3% increase in arrivals and a 64.3% rise in travel receipts.

Vietnam welcomed 1.68 million international visitors in June 2026 and aims to attract 25 million by year-end. The country targets $43 billion in tourism revenue for 2026.

Central Visayas saw a 6% decline in tourist arrivals and a 14% drop in Cebu hotel occupancy in Q1 2026, while Bohol arrivals fell 59%. The region hosted major events including the Sinulog Festival and ASEAN Summit.

Vietnam recorded 12.3 million international arrivals in the first half of 2026, increasing 14.9% year-on-year. The country targets 25 million visitors and $43 billion revenue for 2026.

The Skiing Resort Travel Expo 2026 is taking place in Chengdu, China to promote international ski tourism and winter travel. It is part of the 2026 winter travel promotion cycle and aims to boost the global ski tourism market.

Croatia saw a decline in tourist arrivals and overnight stays in June 2026 but confirmed strong growth in the first half of the year. The government proposed new hospitality laws and urged operators to prepare for last-minute bookings amid ongoing economic challenges.

International tourist arrivals to Europe rose 5% year-to-date in Q2 2026 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Greece, Italy, and Malta led regional growth, while Cyprus and Türkiye saw declines.

Vietnam welcomed 1.68 million international visitors in June 2026, increasing arrivals by 14.9% in H1 2026. The government targets 25 million visitors and $43 billion revenue nationally for 2026.

Portugal saw 29.9 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 3.3% rise from 2024, led by Spain, the UK, and France. Overnight stays hit 89.7 million with seasonality at its lowest since 2013.

International tourist arrivals to Europe rose by 5% year-to-date in Q2 2026, with overnight stays increasing 4.8%, as reported by the European Travel Commission. Greece, Italy, Malta, and Northern Europe posted the strongest growth despite ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.