Tourism News

In 2026, Cyprus tourism sees a sharp drop in visitor numbers, with businesses facing challenges linked to regional instability. Nonetheless, initial signs of recovery are starting to surface.

China’s tourism sector is experiencing record-breaking bookings ahead of summer 2026. Emerging destinations and inbound visitor numbers are also showing notable growth this year.

Luanda has launched the Angola Convention Bureau to strengthen the MICE tourism sector. The bureau targets international conferences and business tourism growth in Angola.

ITB China 2026 in Shanghai attracted over 23,500 participants and recorded its highest exhibitor numbers. New business matchmaking features supported stronger industry collaboration.

Jamaica is part of a group of Caribbean destinations experiencing tourism growth alongside increasing uncertainty. The region’s tourism sectors, including Barbados and the Bahamas, face new challenges despite ongoing expansion.

IPW 2026 concluded in South Florida with significant participation from the global travel industry. The event highlighted potential growth in connectivity, jobs, trade, and tourism.

Tour operators are calling for strengthened support of the Indigenous Tourism Association to help safeguard Indigenous tourism. They express concern over the sector's uncertain outlook across the USA.

Visitor arrivals in the Maldives grew by 2.6 percent in early 2026 after experiencing several months of travel disruptions tied to Middle East geopolitical issues. This marks a notable step in the island nation's tourism sector recovery.

Southeast Asia’s tourism recovery faces hurdles this summer as jet fuel prices rise and the Iran conflict causes flight disruptions. Countries like Thailand and Vietnam are feeling the impact through increased airfares and cancelled flights.

Seoul recorded over 1.5 million foreign visitor arrivals in April 2026, with arrivals climbing 18.8 percent. Tourist spending in the city saw a 50 percent rise during the same period.