Tourism News

The 2026 China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo began on September 3 at Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center with 2,540 enterprises from 20 countries. The event featured the launch of Trip Music Award 2, the International Travel Agents Conference, and the introduction of the Set Off for Tianjin International Zone.

ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 attracted 47,960 visitors from 32 countries during its largest edition held in August. The event featured over 520 exhibitors and key Mekong tourism ministerial meetings.

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is the Strategic Partner for the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, held September 8-10 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event aims to boost global tourism investment and support Saudi Vision 2030 goals including a 10% GDP contribution from tourism by 2030.

Cuba's tourism arrivals dropped 62% to 419,000 between January and July 2026 compared to 2025. The decline results from economic crisis, U.S. sanctions, and flight suspensions.

Tourist arrivals in GCC countries reached over 75 million in 2025, with Saudi Arabia receiving nearly 30 million international visitors. GCC tourism spending topped $131 billion, contributing 11.4% to regional GDP, amid joint efforts to enhance sector growth and integration.

ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 hosted 47,960 visitors and 520 exhibitors in its largest edition to date. The event included ministerial meetings on Mekong tourism cooperation and featured over 21,000 B2B meetings.

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism will be Strategic Partner for WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, a travel event from Sept 8-10 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event aims to drive tourism growth and support Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

Gulf Cooperation Council countries received over 75 million tourists in 2025, with Saudi Arabia hosting about 30 million international visitors. The region’s tourism sector grew 4.8%, supported by joint GCC strategies for recovery and integration.

The 2026 China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo opened September 3 in Tianjin with 2,540 enterprises from 20 countries. The concurrent International Travel Agents Conference featured global industry leaders and launched new inbound tourism initiatives.

ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 attracted 47,960 visitors over three days in August, setting a new attendance record. The event featured over 520 exhibitors, 310 international buyers, and hosted simultaneous Mekong sub-region tourism ministerial meetings.