Dubai führt ein Anreizprogramm ein, das Einwohnern Vergünstigungen im Wert von 700 Euro bietet, um Freunde und Familie als Touristen anzulocken. Dies soll den Tourismussektor nach den wirtschaftlichen Folgen des Irankriegs, der Angriffe auf Anlagen in den Emiraten und dem Rückgang der Besucherzahlen wiederbeleben.
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism launched the 'Dubai Invite' scheme, offering residents benefits worth over 3,000 AED to attract friends and family, aiming to revive tourism numbers that plummeted after the city was drawn into the US-Israel war on Iran, leading to hotel vacancies and revenue declines.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
The remote Yalata Indigenous community in South Australia, displaced by 1950s British nuclear tests, is opening its restricted fishing and camping spots to the public. To attract visitors, the Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Corporation unveiled a "Mighty Mulloway" bronze sculpture and a roadhouse sign, aiming for stable employment and community-controlled growth.
The Northern Territory government's decision to invite private investors for new accommodation and camping facilities in national parks like Litchfield and Elsey has raised concerns among tourism experts about accessibility for locals and potential 'land grabs'.
Authorities in Sanya, Hainan Island, have implemented new measures to enhance business conditions and stimulate tourism. These include a one-stop-shop document processing system for events, reducing approval times to two days, and diversifying public services for various market segments, aiming to strengthen the city's international image and attract more visitors.
Meghalaya's government launched a homestay subsidy scheme, offering up to 70% support, to boost accommodation for the National Games 2027 and foster long-term community-owned tourism. The initiative aims to address temporary housing needs while creating entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
Winter tourism in Western Australia's south, including Denmark, Albany, and Augusta, is facing a significant downturn. Businesses report fewer visitors and reduced revenue due to global economic uncertainty, rising fuel prices, and cost-of-living pressures, impacting accommodation and whale-watching operators.
Regensburg, bekannt als "nördlichste Stadt Italiens" und UNESCO-Welterbe, verzeichnete letztes Jahr fast 1,4 Millionen Touristen. Neben dem Tourismus prägen Dax-Konzerne, Forschung und 30.000 Studierende die Stadt, was zu Wohnraumknappheit und steigenden Preisen führt.
A Kyoto City Tourism Association report indicates residents blame Chinese tour groups for overcrowding and rising prices, despite few Chinese visitors due to Beijing's pressure amid geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest near-daily media coverage of Japan-China incidents amplified these misconceptions and hostility.
Le groupe français Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs (PVCP) a conclu un accord de rapprochement avec la société émirienne Mubadala Capital (MC) pour son rachat via une OPA en numéraire. L'opération, valorisée à environ un milliard d'euros, a obtenu l'engagement de 80,13% du capital, permettant à PVCP de poursuivre son développement.
South Korea's casino industry's performance is directly linked to inbound tourism, with Chinese visitor growth being the critical factor for the rest of the year. Analysts note a confirmed inbound boom, driven partly by a temporary visa-free program for Chinese group tourists launched last September.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok, Thailand, has resulted in 27 fatalities and left 22 individuals in critical condition. Officials stated the fire rapidly filled with smoke, trapping many patrons. Investigations into the cause are underway.
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and critically injured 22 others. Officials stated the fire broke out just before midnight Sunday, rapidly filling the venue with smoke. Survivors reported a lack of fire escapes, trapping many near the bathrooms.
A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has killed at least 27 people and injured 63. Officials stated the fire spread rapidly, trapping many patrons due to a lack of fire escapes.
São José do Barreiro, em SP, foi indicada pelo Ministério do Turismo para representar o Brasil na disputa pelo selo Best Tourism Villages 2026 da ONU Turismo. A cidade concorre com base na preservação de fazendas e tradições históricas.
Frankreich kämpft mit einer Hitzewelle, die den Tourismus beeinträchtigt und die Tour de France zu einer Etappenverkürzung zwingt. Sehenswürdigkeiten in Paris reduzieren Öffnungszeiten, und Feuerwerke wurden untersagt. Ein landesweiter Notfallplan wurde aktiviert.
Les chemins de Compostelle connaissent un succès sans précédent, porté par des films à succès et une fréquentation record de pèlerins. Si l'afflux renforce l'intérêt universel du chemin, il soulève aussi des questions de surtourisme et de gestion des flux.
Hong Kong successfully hosted the LEAP East exhibition, drawing over 25,000 visitors and securing its position as the sole Asian host for the next three years. The event reinforces the city's status as a global innovation and technology hub.
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.
UK music tourism reached a record £11.2bn in spending last year, attracting 24.7 million fans, including a 27% surge in overseas visitors. Major artists like Oasis, Coldplay, and Beyoncé contributed to the boom, with London seeing a significant rise in tourism revenue.
Hong Kong's luxury hotels have surpassed pre-pandemic room rates, reaching HK$2,169 in 2025, a 1% increase from 2018 levels. This outpaces the overall hotel market, which saw rates drop 8% from 2018. The trend continued into Q1 2023, with luxury ADR up 12.3%.
Massive Sargassum seaweed blooms, stretching 5,000 miles, are a growing nuisance. Once a habitat, it now poses environmental, economic, and health threats, impacting tourism and coastal ecosystems due to nutrient-rich land-based inputs.
모로코와 이집트가 지난해 각각 약 1,900만 명의 외국인 관광객을 유치하며 아프리카 관광객 유치 경쟁에서 치열한 기록 경쟁을 벌이고 있다. 두 나라 모두 숙박 시설과 항공편을 확충하며 관광 산업 성장을 전망하고 있다.
