Barcelona to Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Transit Passengers by 2030
Barcelona City Council has approved a progressive increase of the tourist tax for cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city. The tax will rise from €5 to €24 by 2030, the highest rate in the Mediterranean.
Venice May Raise Tourist Fee to €30 for Visitor Management
Venice is weighing an increase in its tourist fee to as much as €30. This move targets visitor management and overcrowding reduction.
WTTC and JATA Form Strategic Partnership at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
WTTC, JATA, and Tourism EXPO Japan signed a cooperation agreement at the 2026 Tokyo event to connect Japan's travel industry with global tourism leaders. Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 runs September 24-27 at Tokyo Big Sight, focusing on evolving travel trends.
Philippines Revises Tourist Arrivals to 4.42 Million for First Eight Months of 2026
The Philippine Department of Tourism revised its international visitor figures to 4.42 million from January through August 2026. This update reflects official government data adjustments released in September 2026.
Albania’s Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up 5.3% in First Eight Months of 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania grew by 5.3% to 9.44 million from January to August 2026. August growth slowed to 2%, with shifts in visitor stays and accommodation preferences.
Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett Proposes US$10B Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett proposed a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund aims to support sustainable recovery and growth aligned with Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy.
WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Forge Strategic Tourism Partnership
The World Travel & Tourism Council, JATA, and Tourism EXPO Japan signed a cooperation agreement at Tokyo Big Sight in September 2026 connecting Japan's travel sector with global tourism leaders. The partnership focuses on research, market intelligence, and business engagement to enhance Japan’s role in international tourism.
Albania Sees 5.3% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in First Eight Months of 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania reached 9.44 million from January to August 2026, up 5.3% year-over-year. August recorded 2.43 million arrivals, a 2% increase from August 2025.
China Records 1.12 Billion Domestic Trips and Expands Visa Policies in Summer 2026
China's summer 2026 saw 1.12 billion domestic trips and 1.55 trillion yuan in tourism revenue, a record high. The government expanded transit visa-free policies to 57 countries and strengthened tourism services.
Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett Proposes US$10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called for a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund aims to support Small Island Developing States and advance Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy focused on local prosperity and resilience.
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Nigeria Expands V-Pass Facial Recognition at Domestic Airports from July 2026
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