Tourism Industry News
A collection of Tourism latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
These Are The Countries That Earn The Most From Tourism
Each year, the global tourism economy generates trillions in revenue as travelers explore new destinations and revisit old favorites. According to UN Tourism data, international tourist receipts reached a total of $1.74 trillion in 2024, which is…
Tourism accounted for 4.5 per cent of economy in 2024
048347f5-7177-4305-be8f-eba9235808ac Created: Feb 11, 2026 05:30 PM (Updated: Feb 11, 2026 05:30 PM) The tourism industry added $410 million to the island's economy in 2024, according to recently released figures. The 2024 Tourism Satellite Account…
BTS comeback tour turbocharges concert tourism, with hotel searches jumping as much as 6,700%
BTS' comeback tour drove triple-digit spikes in travel searches across Asia. Tickets sold out in 20 minutes, fueling resale prices up to 40 times face value. Host cities expect short, concentrated boosts in hotel and tourism spending. Concert…
Kolkata among top 10 Indian markets for South Africa Tourism; engages 220 trade partners in city
South African Tourism has engaged over 220 trade partners at their Kolkata roadshow, spotlighting the city as one of its top 10 Indian source markets for incoming travellers. With a series of roadshows across India, they plan to boost their tourism…
How 'cyberpunk' Chongqing became China's tourism hotspot
CHONGQING: From spicy mala hotpot to a train that disappears through a residential building, Chongqing has become a social media sensation in recent years. Its mountainous terrain and striking architecture have earned it the nickname…
RT mission sets a global model of women empowerment in tourism, says Kerala Tourism Minister
Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) has been recognised globally for strengthening women empowerment and supporting rural economy through sustainable and inclusive initiatives, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said here on Wednesday. He was…
AI summit: Hotel bodies meet tourism minister over high room tariffs
Representatives from the hospitality sector, including members of hotel associations met Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during the last two days amid reports of skyrocketing hotel room tariffs ahead of the upcoming India AI Impact…
Gwynedd Visitor levy 'could cost jobs and hit tourism sector
A Visitor Levy in Gwynedd could cost jobs and cause the country's tourism sector to contract, according to an impact assessment. However consultants expect the overall repercussions to be “relatively small”. A lack of data meant the…
Kerala's Responsible Tourism wins global recognition for women empowerment, rural growth
Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) initiative has earned global recognition for strengthening women's empowerment and supporting the rural economy through sustainable and inclusive practices, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said on Tuesday.
Cyprus Business Now: housing, tourism, gender gap, forex sector, CBC
At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 and administrative penalties of…
Tourism Minister Shekhawat meets Delhi hoteliers over spike in room rates
Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met top hoteliers on Wednesday over the surge in room rates in the national capital owing to the upcoming AI Impact Summit. The summit being held from February 16-20 will see attendance…
Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade
Moscow has said it is planning to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba within days as a fuel crisis triggered by US efforts to choke off the island's oil supplies deepens. Russia's aviation authorities said on Wednesday that two of its airlines…
Politics could threaten future of national parks as 'big tourism' interests take over - Griffith News
National parks are public conservation assets, created to protect biodiversity and provide affordable access to nature for all. But, new research published in npjBiodiversity highlights a growing global issue: according to the authors, political…
'Winner Takes All': UBS Speaks With Swiss Watch Industry Insider On 'Stabilizing Market'
The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks secondary-market prices for the 50 most-traded watches by value, has been ticking higher for about a year, rebounding from a multi-year slump that followed the Covid-era luxury watch mania fueled by…
Commentary: Context matters in the Visit Orlando funding debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As someone who has served on Visit Orlando's Board, Executive Board, Finance Committee and Marketing Committee for seven years — and who has spent a lifetime in Florida tourism, including leading…
Receive a Daily briefing on Tourism Industry News
Get Started