International Travel Expo 2026 Opens in Ho Chi Minh City with 520+ Exhibitors
The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City opened August 27, 2026, featuring over 520 exhibitors from 40 countries. The three-day event included 21,000 business appointments and public cultural activities.
Vietnam’s Tourism Sector Readies for National Day with New Cultural Events and Rising Visitor...
Vietnam’s tourism sector is preparing extensive cultural and community events for the 2026 National Day holiday. Visitor growth and revenue in major destinations like Hanoi continue to rise, with safety and service quality strongly emphasized.
EXPOTEL and ESFE to Integrate Hospitality, Tourism, and Gaming Sectors in 2027
EXPOTEL and ESFE will integrate hospitality, tourism, events, gaming, lotteries, and casinos sectors in Brazil in 2027. The integration promotes collaboration across traditionally separate industries.
International Travel Expo 2026 Opens in Ho Chi Minh City with Global Attendance
The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City opened on August 27 at SECC with over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers from 40+ countries. The three-day event features public cultural activities and promotes emerging tourism trends.
Sri Lanka’s 2026-2031 Tourism Strategy Focuses on Economic Value, Local Spending
Sri Lanka is implementing a National Tourism Strategic Plan (2026-2031) focused on maximizing economic value per tourist instead of increasing arrivals alone. The government targets USD 8 billion tourism revenue by 2030, supported by World Bank funding and SME empowerment.
Vietnam’s National Day: New Tourism Products and Safety Plans in Place
Vietnam is preparing new cultural activities and strict safety measures for the National Day holiday. Top destinations include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with visitor flows regulated to prevent overcrowding.
Sri Lanka Launches Tourism Roadmap and Promotion Strategy for 2026-2030
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism officially launched the 2026–2030 National Tourism Strategic Plan and Global Promotion Road Map on August 31, 2026. The plan targets 2.7 million arrivals and $4.2 billion in revenue for 2026.
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France Sign Agreement on Tourism Collaboration
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France signed a memorandum of understanding on August 29, 2026. The agreement targets closer tourism collaboration ahead of the 2030 expo.
International Travel Expo 2026 Opens in Ho Chi Minh City with Global Participation
The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City began on August 27 at SECC with over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers. The event highlighted global tourism cooperation and emerging travel trends.
Hamilton County Tourism Spending Reaches $1.88 Billion in 2025
Visitor spending in Hamilton County reached $1.88 billion in 2025, increasing 4% over 2024 and outpacing Tennessee statewide growth. Tennessee's tourism economy grew 40% since 2018, with $32.5 billion generated in direct visitor spending statewide.
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Seattle Ballard Link Extension Draft EIS Published December 2026
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EU Investigates Spanish Rail Funds Following 69-Death Urda Crash
A train collision on 28 October 2026 near Urda, Spain, killed 69 people on the Madrid-Seville high-speed railway line. EU prosecutors have launched a fraud investigation into possible misuse of funds for rail safety upgrades following the disaster.