Tourism News

October marks the eighth month this year with a decline in international visitation.

Travel to the the U.S. keeps getting more expensive, which could hurt destinations that rely on international visitors.

When the loudest warnings are coming not from the industry but from policymakers, perhaps that might be a sign the sector deserves more than pocket-change budgets and last-minute attention.

The UAE is a huge potential market for India given the vast Indian diaspora, but it has not yet been realized. And even with easier entry, the pace of change remains, well, glacial.

The 2026 World Cup promises a $30.5 billion economic boost, yet it faces significant headwinds from a tourism sector currently contracting, with inbound volumes down and continued political and trade tensions.

The travel industry risks losing influence at high level climate summits. Blame logistics and politics.

It’s not yet clear where most teams will be playing during the World Cup, but AirDNA is already tracking a surge in short-term rental demand in host cities like Guadalajara and Seattle.

Events are increasingly becoming the starting point for a trip rather than an add-on. That shift is reshaping how online travel agencies pull event tickets into the main booking flow instead of keeping them on the sidelines.

As COP30 concludes without a fossil-fuel roadmap, travel leaders should pay close attention to new expectations on climate financing and net-zero goals.

Brand USA has long faced funding challenges. A new bill from bipartisan lawmakers could restore its annual federal funding match back to $100 million.