US travel agency air ticket sales rose 18% y/y to $10.2bn in September, ARC data show, as average economy fares climbed 21% and trips grew 2%.
US travel agency air ticket sales rise 18% to $10.2bn in September Read Post »
Tourism Malaysia has run a sales mission to St Petersburg and Moscow aimed at growing arrivals from Russia, part of a broader promotional push ahead of its Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounted for almost 80% of Middle East and North Africa business trips booked on corporate travel platform Tumodo in the third quarter, the company said on October 8.
Saudi Arabia, UAE generate 80% of MENA business trips as autumn season returns Read Post »
Staycation bookings for the UAE’s October school half-term are up 31% year on year, Dubai-based travel agency dnata Travel said on October 8.
UAE staycation bookings rise 31% for October half-term, dnata Travel says Read Post »
Seychelles is set for a sharp slowdown in economic growth in 2026, as weaker tourist arrivals tied to the Middle East conflict weigh on the island nation’s tourism-dependent economy, according to an IMF staff mission.
Seychelles Growth Slows Sharply as Middle East Conflict Hits Tourist Arrivals Read Post »
1% in 2026, outpacing the wider economy, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on October 7.
Europe travel and tourism to grow 3.1% in 2026 as WTTC summit opens in Malta Read Post »
Iceland’s tourism sector posted modest growth in 2026, with a sharp rise in Chinese visitor numbers and higher overall spending offsetting declines from several of the country’s established source markets, according to figures from…
Chinese Arrivals Surge 31% as Iceland’s Tourism Spending Hits ISK 211bn Read Post »
Turkey received 34.83 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of 2026, down 1.84 per cent year on year, with Russia the top market.
Turkey welcomes 34.83 million foreign visitors through August Read Post »
Service eVisa’s eVisa Index finds 76% of travellers complete ESTA, UK ETA and eTA applications correctly on the first attempt.
Most travellers complete ESTA and ETA forms correctly first time, eVisa Index finds Read Post »
China’s Golden Week is set for heavy travel volumes, but analysts warn that cautious consumers and weak spending could limit the boost for hotels, airlines and tour operators.
China Golden Week travel boom exposes weak consumer spending Read Post »