Tourism Industry News
A collection of Tourism latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city's love for Canada. Online and social media ads offered special…
Korea Tourism Organization, United Airlines celebrate new Newark-Incheon route
The Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) New York office and United Airlines on Friday marked the launch of a new nonstop route between Newark and Incheon — the only such route currently offered by a U.S. carrier — in a welcome event at…
Kashmir travel advisories affect more than tourism in the region
The US travel advisory recommends no travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir except to the eastern Ladakh region and Leh due to civil unrest and terrorism and has long been mirrored by advisories from European nations. The net result is…
Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Some 100 residents staged an occupation of a beach in Ibiza recently to protest overtourism amid growing frustration over mass tourism in Spain — and more action is apparently planned. The group gathered at Cala Saladeta, a popular tourist…
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
Email Address: I consent to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies. I consent to CASL agreement. Already have an account? Log in here - To continue reading, please subscribe: One year of digital access for only $205 * Enjoy unlimited…
2 Hong Kong travel agencies, guide stripped of licences over 'coerced shopping'
Hong Kong's tourism watchdog has revoked the licences of two travel agencies and a guide after finding they failed to protect members of mainland Chinese tour groups from being subjected to “coerced shopping”. The Travel Industry…
India has potential to become global hub for medical value tourism: Goyal
India has the potential to emerge as a major global hub for medical value tourism, with the healthcare ecosystem capable of generating jobs, business opportunities and international goodwill, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said…
Loch Ness cruise firm achieves Gold Green tourism award for 'high sustainability standards'
Inverness-based cruise company Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises has been recognised for its “commitment to running its business in a sustainable way”. The firm has been awarded Gold by world-leading sustainability accreditation partner…
This Central American Country With Black Sand Beaches, 85°F Winters, And $5 Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records
If you think escaping the winter freeze means dropping half your paycheck on an overcrowded mega-resort in Cancun or the Bahamas, think again. That might be the default playbook for travelers dealing with freezing temperatures across the States…
The US wants to win Canadian visitors back, but tourists say 'it's a wasted effort'
Over the past year, Josh Loewen could hardly escape the charm offensive from American tourism organizations. Across billboards, banners, and digital platforms, US states and cities declared their fondness for Canada, promising tailored discounts to…
TIA revokes licenses of two agencies, tour guide over forced shopping
Hong Kong's Travel Industry Authority (TIA) has revoked the licenses of two travel agencies and a tour guide over forced shopping involving mainland tour groups, the watchdog announced. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The penalized agencies were…
Tourist complaints in South Korea hit record high in just 7 months
SEOUL – Complaints from tourists visiting South Korea have already hit an all-time high just seven months into 2026, with reckless taxi driving, poor accommodation and overcharging at stores the top gripes. From January to July, 1,753…
Report recommends £1 per night North Yorkshire tourist tax
A new report has recommended imposing a £1 per night tourist tax across York and North Yorkshire. Commissioned by the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, the Policy Lab review said the levy could raise £26m for the region…
'Not our problem': Japanese resort town balks at nuclear waste plan
The rural Japanese town of Hitachiomiya sprawls down the Naka River valley in northwest Ibaraki prefecture, surrounded by lush forests and overlooked by the picturesque Yamizo mountains. Just 140km (87 miles) from Tokyo, its golf courses attract…
Korea targets Mongolia's wealthy miners for its next big health care boom
Far from the sleek aesthetic clinics of Gangnam in southern Seoul, a quiet revolution in global health care is taking shape in the mining region of Mongolia. Korea is expanding its reach beyond typical cosmetic tourists, turning its attention…
Receive a Daily briefing on Tourism Industry News
Get Started