Tourism News

The 20th ITE Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo drew nearly 48,000 visitors from August 27 to 29, 2026. The event featured 1,200 exhibitors and generated over 21,000 business meetings.

Kenya has signed aviation agreements with Emirates and Qatar Airways to increase Middle Eastern visitor arrivals to 50,000 by 2026. This initiative targets KSh 15 billion in additional tourism revenue and shifts marketing strategies toward direct booking conversions.

Spain received 96.8 million international tourists in 2025 and expects 100 million in 2026. The government has launched the Tourism 2030 plan focusing on sustainability and resident participation.

ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 attracted nearly 48,000 visitors and hosted 1,200 exhibitors from over 40 countries. The event generated more than 21,000 B2B meetings and featured concurrent Mekong subregion ministerial meetings.

Vietnam is refocusing its tourism strategy on quality visitor experiences to boost competitiveness in the global market. This shift aligns with broader development goals to enhance tourism standards and satisfaction.

Egypt’s tourism revenues are expected to reach $21.15 billion by 2030 with arrivals climbing to 23.78 million, driven by infrastructure and cultural investments. The Grand Egyptian Museum, opened in November 2025, attracts around 15,000 visitors daily and anchors the sector’s growth.

Cuba's tourism volume fell 62% in the first seven months of 2026 compared with 2025, totaling 419,000 visitors. U.S. sanctions, hotel contract suspensions, payment service withdrawals, and suspended flights have contributed to the decline.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism is the strategic partner for WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, a three-day event from September 8 to 10 at RFECC. The event supports Vision 2030 goals to grow tourism’s GDP contribution to 10% and attract 150 million visitors annually.

The 20th ITE HCMC travel expo in August 2026 attracted nearly 48,000 visitors and featured over 1,200 exhibitors from 40 countries. The event also hosted Mekong subregion tourism ministerial meetings advancing regional collaboration.

Kenya has partnered with Emirates and Qatar Airways to attract 50,000 Middle East tourists by 2026, aiming to add KSh15 billion in tourism revenue. Emirates operates three daily flights between Dubai and Nairobi, while Qatar Airways connects through its Doha hub.