Tourism News

Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell 2.9% through early August 2026, a smaller decline than earlier forecasts. Year-end events such as IMF and World Bank meetings are expected to boost tourism later in the year.

The 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo will be held from 27 to 29 August 2026 at SECC. It will gather over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers alongside three regional tourism ministers’ conferences.

Kenya’s tourism revenue reached Sh564 billion in 2026. The rise was driven by a surge in visitor arrivals during the same year.

The tourism sector saw an 8.3 percent increase in foreign visitors between July and August 2026. This growth marks a significant boost for the sector in 2026.

ITE HCMC 2026 will run 27-29 August featuring over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers in Ho Chi Minh City. Three Mekong Tourism Ministers’ Meetings and thematic forums will take place concurrently.

The 2026 ITB Berlin LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Survey, conducted with A3M Global Monitoring and Diversity Tourism, assessed perceptions of queer traveller safety across 28 countries. Canada and the Netherlands scored highest for social acceptance, while the US saw sharp declines in respectful treatment and safe reporting.

Curaçao's tourism accommodation capacity has grown 81% since 2019, with arrivals up 50% by 2024, creating housing, road, and workforce strains. Local labor shortages have increased reliance on foreign workers amid rising resident housing costs and traffic congestion.

Indonesia's Ministry and Danantara renewed their tourism cooperation partnership in August 2026. The agreement focuses on deepening tourism development efforts across Indonesia.

The tourism sector is set to grow in 2026. Foreign visitor arrivals rose by 8.3% between July and August 2026.

Curaçao’s tourism accommodation capacity rose 81% since 2019, with stayover arrivals increasing 50%. A new study warns this rapid expansion strains housing, infrastructure, and the local workforce.