Tourism News

Loyalty programs are not just there to offer extra benefits to loyal customers, but to attract luxury spenders.

The travel industry's instinct to declare victory regardless of what the numbers actually show is the reason policymakers don't take it seriously.

Every ambitious project deserves a second draft. The war just cleared the desk for Saudi to write one.

This was going to be a new frontier of tourism and a pillar of Saudi’s future income outside of oil. It’s officially being scaled back.

The travel industry's instinct to declare victory regardless of what the numbers say is not just outdated, it is the reason policymakers don't take the sector seriously.

In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury.

Asia attracted international travelers in 2025 with relaxed entry rules and hefty marketing budgets. The U.S. took a different approach.

As intra-Asia travel picks up, destinations are waking up to the fact that payments are now core travel infrastructure. Sri Lanka’s bet is simple, if Asian travelers live inside super apps and e-wallets, that’s where tourism growth needs to happen too.

Saudi Arabia is building its tourism industry at remarkable speed, but room rates are falling, according to new statistics.

Despite the rebound, some of the travelers the U.S. can least afford to lose aren't coming back.