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Kenya Targets 50,000 Middle East Visitors via Emirates and Qatar Airways by 2026
Kenya signed strategic aviation agreements with Emirates and Qatar Airways to more than double Middle East visitor arrivals to 50,000 by 2026, aiming to generate KSh15 billion in additional revenue. The Kenya Tourism Board is shifting focus to direct booking conversions using airline networks and targeting high-net-worth Gulf visitors.
Spain Launches Spain Tourism 2030, Prioritizing Residents and Sustainable Growth
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Florida Tourism Hits $134 Billion Revenue with 143 Million Visitors in 2025
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Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai with Focus on Travel Tech
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ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Records Nearly 48,000 Visitors and 21,000 B2B Meetings
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Vietnam Targets 50 Million Foreign Visitors and $90 Billion in Tourism by 2030
Vietnam targets up to 50 million international visitors and $90 billion in tourism revenue by 2030. The plan also sets 2026 targets for 25-27 million foreign visitors and over 150 million domestic trips.
UK and Japan Implement New Tourist Taxes in 2026
The UK and Japan implemented new tourist taxes in 2026. These taxes respond to tourism growth and aim to increase government revenue.
Cuba Tourism Drops 17.8% in 2025, Hotel Occupancy Falls Below 19%
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Saudi Ministry of Tourism Joins WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 as Strategic Partner
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