Tourism News

Tourist arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan fell by 56.3 percent January through July 2026, marking eight months of consecutive declines. Chinese visitors accounted for 10.1 percent of all foreign tourists to Japan during this period, down from 22.8 percent the previous year.

Sri Lanka government launched a tourism promotion campaign aiming for $4.2 billion in revenue. The drive seeks to boost visitor arrivals and support economic recovery.

The 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo will take place August 27-29, 2026, at SECC with the theme “Vibrant Connections – Global Destinations.” The event expects over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers from more than 40 countries.

Tourism Expo Japan 2026 will be hosted in Tokyo this August. The event includes multiple exhibitors from the travel industry.

Cyprus recorded 582,754 tourist arrivals in July 2026, a 1.1% decline from July 2025. The January–July period saw an 8% drop compared to 2025, with travel from the UK and Israel dominant.

Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan dropped 56.3% year-on-year from January to July 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and visa fee hikes. Flight reductions and travel warnings further impacted group tours, shifting visitor patterns toward individual travelers.

Sri Lanka launched a Rs. 1.5 billion tourism campaign in August 2026, aiming for $4.2 billion revenue from 2.7 million visitors this year. The phased initiative targets six primary markets with digital and PR efforts before expanding globally.

Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan dropped 56.1 percent year-on-year in July 2026, marking eight months of decline. The decrease stems from diplomatic tensions, travel advisories, and visa fee hikes affecting Japan's tourism sector.

Costa Rica achieved record-breaking international tourist arrivals by air in the first half of 2026. This growth exceeded projections and spanned both Juan Santamaría and Daniel Oduber Quirós airports.

Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan dropped 56.1% in July 2026, marking eight months of consecutive declines. The fall is linked to geopolitical tensions, travel advisories, and increased visa fees.