Tourism News

Armenia recorded a record 1.042 million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, up 14.8% from 2025, aiming for 2.2 million by year-end. Growth is driven by expanded air routes from China, Europe, and visa-free travel, with tourism activity spreading beyond summer into winter months.

The LGBT+ Tourism Expo 2026 was held in São Paulo, Brazil, bringing together global travel leaders. The event concentrated on inclusive tourism markets across Latin America.

SATTE 2026 created an economic impact exceeding Rs 193 crore in India's travel sector. Benefits extended beyond the exhibition floor through partnerships and deals.

Armenia recorded 1.042 million inbound tourist visits in the first half of 2026, a 14.8% increase year-on-year. The government aims for 2.2 million visits by the end of 2026.

Armenia recorded 1.042 million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, marking a record for that period. The government aims to reach 2.2 million visits by year-end, driven by new air connections and visa-free policies.

Thailand reversed its plan to end visa-free entry for Indian tourists, approving a 30-day stay limit instead. India remains on Thailand's visa-free list amid policy revisions in 2026.

Australia remained one of Singapore's top tourism markets in 2025 despite slower visitor growth. Visitor increases from Australia to Singapore softened but retained strong market standing.

The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism and two state-owned companies on July 13, 2026, with business contracts due to end by August 12. The sanctions follow a US oil blockade causing widespread electricity outages in Cuba and heightened security concerns raised by US officials.

Thailand has maintained visa-free entry for Indian tourists but limited their stay to 30 days starting July 2026. Indian tourists are the third-largest foreign visitor group to Thailand in 2026.

Türkiye ranked fourth among OECD countries with a 21% increase in foreign arrivals from 2019 to 2025. In 2025, Türkiye welcomed 52.78 million foreign tourists generating $65.23 billion in tourism revenue.