Tourism News

Venice plans to raise its tourist fee up to €30 to manage visitor numbers and impact. The change may take effect in 2026 as part of broader visitor management strategies.

Uttar Pradesh Tourism showcased its Buddhist Circuit and spiritual heritage at the JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 held in Tokyo. The pavilion featured co-exhibitors and served as a hub for partnerships with Japanese travel professionals.

The Philippines Department of Tourism revised tourist arrival figures to 4.42 million for January-August 2026. This update reflects adjustments in official travel data.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania rose 5.3% from January to August 2026, reaching over 9.4 million visitors. August saw slower growth at 2%, the lowest since the pandemic.

Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett called for a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund seeks to support island and tourism-dependent economies while advancing Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 model integrating local economies with visitor sectors.

Venice plans to raise its tourist entry fee up to €30 to manage visitor numbers. The city aims to address overcrowding through better sustainability measures starting in 2026.

Albania saw a 5.3% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2026, totaling 9.44 million visitors. August posted a 2% growth, the slowest since the pandemic.

China’s tourism sector reached a record 1.12 billion domestic trips and 1.55 trillion yuan revenue in August 2024. Visa policy expansions and robust transport usage supported growth.

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett called for a $10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund to support Small Island Developing States. He presented this vision at the World Economic Forum alongside Jamaica's Tourism 3.0 strategy to enhance local ownership and resilience.

Venice plans to raise the tourist fee to a maximum of €30. The fee increase targets better management of the impact of large visitor numbers.