Domestic tourist trips in Russia rose by 6.2% year-on-year to 34.2 million between January and May 2026. Moscow, Krasnodar Region, and Moscow Region led in tourist numbers, with regions developing infrastructure showing strong growth.
Goa's foreign tourist numbers have halved since 2017, while domestic visitors have surged. Factors include expensive flights, visa complexities, competition from cheaper Asian destinations, and local issues like taxi fares and cleanliness.
Goa sees a significant drop in foreign tourists, with numbers falling by nearly half since 2017. Factors include expensive flights, complex visa procedures, and competition from cheaper Asian destinations like Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Domestic tourism, however, is booming.
Goa's foreign tourist numbers have halved since 2017, while domestic visitors have surged. Factors include expensive flights, visa issues, and competition from cheaper Asian destinations like Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
South Korea's travel account balance showed a surplus in March for the first time in 11 years, driven by a rise in domestic tourism. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged the government to leverage this trend to boost the economy, especially as the country prepares to distribute a second round of cash aid to mitigate the impact of high oil prices.
