Tourism News

Cyprus recorded a historic 580,889 tourist arrivals in September 2026, a 1.8 percent rise over 2025 and 14 percent since 2024. Property transfers hit €3.72 billion in the first nine months of 2026, rising 6.6 percent year-on-year.

Türkiye aims to achieve $70 billion in tourism revenue by 2027. The target was officially announced by industry stakeholders.

Hotel101 Global signed binding agreements to develop a 750-room hotel in Greater Cairo, Egypt, valued at USD 102 million. The project marks Hotel101’s entry into the African market.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are working on a joint tourist visa for AFCON 2027 to ease travel across the host countries. East African tourism ministers support this move to facilitate visitor movement during the tournament.

Sri Lanka's tourism revenue increased by 1.5% in September 2026 based on official data. This growth highlights the sector's steady performance despite economic challenges.

Goa's tourism sector, contributing 16–17% of the economy, is creating new youth jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. A planned skill development centre will train young people who completed Class 10 or 12.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda plan a single tourist visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, allowing visitors to use one visa to enter all three countries. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni endorsed the proposal in July 2026, initiating talks with Kenya and Tanzania.

International tourism growth slowed in Europe and America in September 2024, with traditional coastal destinations seeing declines. Asia-Pacific markets such as China, Malaysia, and Australia experienced continued inbound growth.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are planning a single tourist visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to simplify travel for international fans. Tanzania has not previously joined the existing East Africa Tourist Visa shared by Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

Cyprus experienced a record 580,889 tourist arrivals in September 2026, a 1.8 percent increase from the previous year. Property transfers also grew to €3.72 billion in the first nine months of 2026.