Tourism News

Japan will raise single-entry visa fees from 3,000 to 15,000 yen starting July 1, 2026, the first hike since 1978. The policy aims to manage overtourism and fund infrastructure upgrades.

Las Vegas tourism rose 2.7% to about 3.17 million visitors in July 2026. Convention attendance dropped 5.6%, linked to major trade show schedule changes.

EXPOTEL and ESFE will combine hospitality, tourism, and gaming sectors in their 2027 event. The integration includes lotteries and casinos to broaden the scope of the event.

Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France signed an MoU on 29 August 2026 to strengthen tourism collaboration. The MoU establishes a cooperation framework for the Expo 2030 Riyadh event.

Visitor spending in Hamilton County hit $1.88 billion in 2025, growing 4% from 2024 and 27.6% since 2018. Tennessee's statewide tourism spending reached $32.5 billion, a 40% increase from 2018.

Vietnam is expanding tourism products and events for the National Day 2026 holiday, with top destinations including Hanoi and Da Nang seeing growing bookings. Authorities have implemented safety, service quality, and price transparency measures ahead of increased visitor flows.

Sri Lanka launched its 2026–2030 tourism roadmap and global promotion consultancies on August 31, 2026, backed by the World Bank GFPP. The plan targets 2.7 million tourists and $4.2 billion revenue in 2026, aiming for $10 billion earnings by 2030.

Tourist taxes and visitor fees rise across Bhutan, Amsterdam, Kyoto, Greece, and more in 2026. These charges support conservation, infrastructure, and climate resilience while increasing travel costs.

Japan will raise single-entry visa fees from 3,000 to 15,000 yen in 2026, marking the first increase since 1978. The hike aims to fund infrastructure amid surging tourism focused on Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Palawan is holding a three-day travel expo outside Metro Manila for the first time in 11 years. The event aims to deepen tourism ties with the Visayas market.