Thailand’s 2032 Tourism Strategy Prioritizes Revenue Growth Over Arrival Numbers
Thailand’s 2032 tourism plan aims for 4 trillion baht ($118 billion) annual revenue by focusing on increased tourist spending. Foreign arrivals are expected to decline for a second straight year amid infrastructure challenges.
World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 Held in Bangkok Connects 18 Countries
The World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 took place from 29 to 31 October at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok. The event connected 18 countries across tourism, culture, sport, technology, and entertainment sectors.
Croatia Reports 2% Increase in UK Visitors, New Jet2 Routes Planned for 2027
Croatia recorded a 2% rise in UK visitor arrivals in 2026, with over 840,000 arrivals to date. Jet2 will start new Edinburgh-Pula and Luton-Dubrovnik flights in May 2027.
Thailand Targets $118B Annual Tourism Revenue by 2032 Focused on Spending
Thailand’s 2032 national tourism plan aims for 4 trillion baht ($118 billion) in annual revenue, focusing on increased spending over visitor growth. The government highlights cruise and yacht infrastructure as critical to meeting demand.
WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara Hosts Inaugural Leaders’ Summit at WTM London 2026
WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara convened the inaugural Leaders’ Summit at WTM London 2026 to promote investment and destination development. The summit focused on public-private collaboration and accessible tourism initiatives.
Indonesia Promotes Tourism at WTM London 2026 Targeting Europe
Indonesia showcased quality tourism offerings to the European market at WTM London 2026 in November. The promotion aimed to increase European visitor interest through trade show presentations.
World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 Unites 18 Countries in Bangkok
The World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 took place from 29–31 October in Bangkok, connecting tourism and cultural sectors from 18 countries. The event featured exhibitions and summits focusing on entertainment, technology, and sport industry collaboration.
Cayman Islands Tourism Tops 1.19 Million Visitors Through September 2026
The Cayman Islands received 1.19 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, a 6.4% increase over 2025. Canadian stayover arrivals rose 41%, driving this growth alongside continued US market strength.
Indonesia Sees Over 12 Million Foreign Tourists in 2026; Chinese Visits Surge
Foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia totaled 12.01 million from January to September 2026, the highest since 2020. Chinese visitors increased 35.59% year-on-year in September 2026.
ADNEC Hosts Two Major Energy and Tourism Events in November 2026
In early November 2026, ADNEC hosted two large-scale events in energy and tourism. Both gatherings attracted global exhibitors to Abu Dhabi.
















