Tourism News

Uttar Pradesh Tourism participated in JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 from September 24-27 at Tokyo Big Sight. The pavilion highlighted the Buddhist Circuit and spiritual heritage to global travel professionals.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania increased by 5.3% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching 9.44 million. August arrivals reached 2.43 million, with tourism growth slowing to 2% year-on-year.

China's summer 2024 tourism report shows 1.12 billion domestic trips and 1.55 trillion yuan revenue. Visa-free policies now cover 57 countries for transit and 61 for Hainan entry.

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, urged creating a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum. He also unveiled Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy focusing on local prosperity and sustainability.

Uttar Pradesh Tourism promoted the Buddhist Circuit and spiritual heritage at JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 held from 24-27 September in Tokyo. The pavilion included officials and highlighted key pilgrimage destinations and cultural festivals.

The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 will take place from October 6-8 at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. Akwaaba African Travel Market returns as an exhibitor, promoting intra-African travel networks.

Egypt continues to lead Africa in hotel development for the ninth year with 45,984 rooms under construction. The Egyptian Cabinet provided the latest figures showing ongoing growth in tourism infrastructure.

Venice may increase its tourist day-tripper entry fee from €5-10 to €30 and extend the applicable period annually. The fee aims to reduce overtourism and generated over €5.2 million from nearly 680,000 tickets in 2026.

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 24 to 27, organized by key Japanese tourism bodies under the theme 'The Changing Nature of Travel'. India will participate officially with several organizations, while the event features extensive business networking and public engagement days.

Gwynedd council delayed its tourism tax decision after receiving 6,856 consultation responses. The levy, initially set for October 2027, now faces postponement due to legal advice and the volume of feedback.