Tourism News

Thailand will end its 60-day visa exemption for certain travelers on September 15, 2026, introducing 30- and 15-day visa-free options. Moroccan nationals will no longer be eligible for visa-free entry.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has joined WTM Spotlight Riyadh as a strategic partner for the event scheduled September 8–10, 2026. The partnership aims to boost international tourism investment aligned with Vision 2030.

The ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum convened 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to advance Vietnam's MICE industry with a focus on sustainability and regional cooperation. Key leaders called for unified efforts to develop a stronger regional MICE ecosystem.

Dominica’s tourism revenue reached approximately EC$405 million in 2024-2025 as the country aims for a sector worth EC$1 billion. Key projects include a new international airport and marina development to support growth.

The GCC tourism sector contributed $254.7 billion and attracted 75.7 million visitors in 2025. The GCC Statistical Centre held a workshop in Muscat in 2026 focusing on tourism data integration and trend analysis.

Spain recorded 58.1 million international tourists from January through July 2026, a 4.6% increase from last year. Tourism revenues grew 7.8% to €82.05 billion during this period.

Thailand will end its 60-day visa exemption for certain nationalities on September 15, 2026. Moroccan travelers lose their 60-day visa-free entitlement, as the new policy introduces 30- and 15-day visa-free stays and updates visa-on-arrival rules.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has partnered with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for the inaugural event in September 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event will connect international tourism businesses with Saudi companies and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism goals.

The ITE HCMC 2026 High-Level Tourism Forum gathered 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss MICE industry development and sustainability. Vietnam aims to lead the regional MICE ecosystem and implement actionable policies supporting this growth.

Visitor spending in Hamilton County, Tennessee, reached $1.878 billion in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024. Tennessee's statewide tourism economy grew 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate.