Tourism News

Israel saw a sharp decline in international tourism during 2026, with arrivals dropping from millions in previous years. Meanwhile, EL AL Israel Airlines reported doubled Q2 net profits and revenue growth amid the broader tourism crisis.

Vietnam is expanding cultural tourism offerings and reinforcing safety ahead of the 2026 National Day holiday. Hanoi and top destinations prepare for increased visitor demand with new events and infrastructure enhancements.

Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France formalized their tourism partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding in August 2026. The agreement targets increased cooperation ahead of the Expo 2030 event in Riyadh.

Palawan is holding its travel expo outside Metro Manila for the first time in 11 years, lasting three days. The event targets the Visayas tourism market to expand its reach beyond traditional locations.

Vietnam's tourism industry is launching new cultural events and enhancing safety measures for National Day. Visitor numbers and revenue show strong growth in early 2026 across major destinations.

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City opened at SECC with over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers from 40+ countries. The event runs from August 27 to 29, 2026.

Palawan is holding its first travel expo outside Metro Manila in 11 years in Cebu. The three-day event targets the Visayas tourism market.

Palawan tourism industry is holding a three-day travel expo outside Metro Manila, its first in 11 years. The event targets the Visayas market to promote tourism offerings.

Vietnam's tourism sector has introduced new cultural events for the National Day holiday from August 26 to September 5, 2026. Hanoi recorded 18.01 million visitors in the first half of the year, while Vietnam targets 25 million international arrivals for 2026.

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2026) opened on August 27 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, hosting over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers from more than 40 countries. The event featured more than 21,000 business appointments, highlighted emerging tourism sectors, and spotlighted key Vietnamese destinations including Da Nang and Phu Quoc.