Spain Reaches 58.1 Million Visitors by July 2026, With 4.6% Annual Growth
Spain welcomed 58.1 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.6% from 2025. The Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Andalusia led arrivals in July 2026.
Saudi Arabia Partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for Debut Event in 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for the first event set for September 2026. The event aims to connect international tourism businesses with Saudi Arabia’s market.
Vietnam Pushes MICE Sector Growth at ITE HCMC 2026 Forum in Ho Chi Minh...
The ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum convened 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to prioritize sustainable and connected MICE tourism development. Vietnamese officials called for regional collaboration to transform Vietnam into a proactive contributor to the global MICE industry.
GCC Tourism Generates $254.7B with 75.7 Million Visitors in 2025
The GCC tourism industry generated $254.7 billion in economic impact with 75.7 million visitors in 2025. The sector grew at 7.3% annually, exceeding global tourism growth rates.
Dominica Aims for EC$1 Billion Tourism Industry as Revenues Reach EC$405 Million
Dominica aims to grow its tourism industry to EC$1 billion, according to Tourism Minister Denise Charles Pemberton. Major projects like the international airport and marina are expected to boost visitor arrivals and economic growth.
Spain Records 58.1 Million International Tourists January-July 2026
Spain welcomed a record 58.1 million international tourists from January to July 2026, a 4.6% increase over 2025. Tourism revenues in July alone rose 10.9% to €18.22 billion, with strong arrivals from the UK and growth in regions including Madrid and Valencian Community.
Saudi Arabia Partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for 2026 Event
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh to launch a tourism investment event in September 2026. The event aligns with Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification through tourism.
Vietnam Pushes MICE Growth at ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum
The ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum drew 300 delegates to Ho Chi Minh City to focus on sustainable MICE tourism development. Vietnam highlighted regional cooperation and policy action to boost its competitiveness in the MICE sector.
Mexico Hits 51.1 Million International Visitors in H1 2026
Mexico attracted a record 51.1 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 7.7% increase year-on-year. Growth was driven by 6.6 million cruise passengers and 51 million air travelers, with tourism revenue reaching $18.78 billion.
Morocco Welcomes 9.4 Million Visitors and Boosts Travel Revenue in H1 2026
Morocco received 9.4 million visitors in the first half of 2026, a 6% increase over 2025. Travel revenues grew 14.6%, reaching approximately 53.8 billion dirhams.
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Polaris Airline will start six new routes from Chișinău International Airport in November 2026. The airline recently began flights on the Chișinău–Istanbul route using an Airbus A321.
Qantas Starts Direct Flights from Sydney to Cape Town in October 2027
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