Tourism News

Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the Travel Madness Expo 2026 in Manila. The event gathered over 170 tourism organizations from Asia, highlighting regional collaboration and promotion efforts by Air Niugini and PNGTPA.

Syria's Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU in July 2026 with three Saudi tech firms to create an integrated digital tourism ecosystem. Visitor arrivals rose 111% in H1 2026, underpinning the push to modernize and digitally transform Syria's tourism sector.

The Isle of Man’s tourism revenue hit a record £433.4 million in 2026 with visitor numbers reaching 352,301 in 2025. Visitor satisfaction climbed to 99.2%, with average tourist spending at £789.

The Akwaaba African Travel Market will host the African Tour Operators Summit in Lagos from September 13 to 15, 2026. The summit aims to use AFCON 2027, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to boost intra-African tourism through strategic partnerships.

Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, featuring participation from over 170 Asian tourism organisations. The win credited a collaboration between Air Niugini, PNGTPA, and tourism operators, with upcoming promotions planned at major Asian travel fairs.

Tanzania generated 4.41 billion US dollars in tourism earnings in 2025, exceeding Kenya's 3.30 billion despite welcoming fewer international visitors. Higher visitor spending and niche tourism segments contributed to Tanzania's revenue growth.

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU in July 2026 with Saudi tech companies Tamkeen, Cipher, and Hawaz to develop an integrated digital ecosystem. The pact coincides with a tourism surge, as visitor arrivals jumped 111% in the first half of 2026.

The Isle of Man's tourism revenue reached £433.4 million in 2026, up £256 million since 2016. Visitor numbers rose 6.9% in 2025 to 352,301, with satisfaction at 99.2%.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026 was held August 20-21 at Da Nang's Ariyana International Convention Centre, spotlighting digital transformation in hospitality and tourism. Nearly 100 exhibitors and 55 speakers from 20 countries showcased AI, automation, and sustainable solutions aligned with Vietnam's national digital strategy.

Official data confirms Tanzania's tourism earnings surpassed Kenya's in 2026. Tanzania leads Kenya in East African tourism revenue this year.