Seychelles Launches Rediscover Seychelles Campaign to Boost Domestic Tourism and Local Travel
The Seychelles Tourism Board, together with Inside Seychelles, launched the “Rediscover Seychelles – Your Islands. Your Escape” campaign on June 1, 2026, timed with the nation’s 50‑year independence celebration. The initiative encourages Seychellois residents to take staycations and explore local attractions across Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and surrounding islands. It offers curated travel packages, special offers and digital promotion through Seychelles.com and InsideSeychelles.com. Organisers aim to enlist at least 50 tourism businesses within the first three months.
Saudi Tourism After Fahd Hamidaddin: Can Abdullah Al Hagbani Deliver Vision 2030 in a Turbulent World?
Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority is transitioning as Fahd Hamidaddin steps down after seven years, with Abdullah Al Hagbani slated to serve as acting CEO from July 1. The change comes as the Kingdom pushes beyond its original Vision 2030 goal of 100 million visitors,...
Jamaica Diplomats Get Tourism Briefing Ahead of Global Postings
Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Jamaica Tourist Board briefed 15 foreign service officers on tourism promotion before they begin postings in 12 major global markets. The briefing equips diplomats to act as de‑facto ambassadors for Destination Jamaica, aligning...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hails Artisan District at Sangster Airport as Game-Changer for Local Creative Economy
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett inaugurated the Artisan District at Sangster International Airport, a curated retail space showcasing exclusively Jamaican‑made art, jewellery, ceramics and wellness products. The district is positioned as a “conversation piece” rather than a souvenir shop and...
WTTC: Mexico Leads North America in Visitor Spending and Tourism Growth
Mexico topped North America in 2025 travel and tourism performance, posting a 1.8% rise in tourism GDP and a 3.5% jump in international visitor spending. The United States saw a 4.6% drop in visitor spending and a 5.5% fall in...
AI Is Quietly Transforming the Entire Aviation Industry
Artificial intelligence is reshaping aviation from cockpit assistance to airport ecosystems, with Airbus spearheading AI‑driven autonomy, predictive maintenance, and speech‑recognition tools. Airlines are leveraging machine‑learning to cut delays, optimise fuel burn, and turn terabytes of flight data into actionable insights....
Is the U.S. Risking Its International Travel Industry Over Trump’s Sanctuary City Policies?
President Trump is considering pulling Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. Travel executives warn that reduced staffing would lengthen arrival lines, cause missed connections and increase operational costs for...
Why Costa Rica Should Pay Attention to the El Salvador–Guatemala Tourism Surge
El Salvador recorded a record 4.1 million international arrivals in 2025, with over half arriving by land, while Guatemala’s inbound traffic grew similarly, driven by Salvadoran weekend trips. The surge reflects a new “exploration tourism” model that relies on highways, the CA‑4...
Fuel, Flights, and Food: The Expanding Tourism Fallout From the Hormuz Crisis
European airlines publicly downplay the Hormuz crisis, but jet‑fuel prices have nearly doubled and supply chains remain strained. Lufthansa asserts fuel stability, yet the bloc imports roughly 75% of its jet fuel, making it vulnerable to Gulf disruptions. Rerouted flights...
Tourism Beyond Panama City: Why the Interior Holds the Key to Panama’s Economic Future
Panama’s tourism sector, contributing roughly 11‑13% of GDP and generating over $5 billion in 2023, remains concentrated in Panama City. Business leaders argue that expanding inland tourism—leveraging beaches, cloud forests, coffee routes and UNESCO sites in provinces such as Chiriquí and...
Tourism, Immigration, and Labor: Bali and the U.S. Face Similar Challenges
Indonesia has launched a focused immigration crackdown in Bali’s Canggu district, targeting foreigners who work on tourist or investor visas in the tourism sector. The move aims to protect local jobs, ensure tax compliance, and restore confidence amid a post‑pandemic...
Could Unsafe Homemade Liquor Damage Nepal’s Tourism Reputation?
Reports reveal that Nepal’s growing rhododendron‑based liquor trade operates without safety oversight, exposing tourists to methanol and other contaminants. Health incidents could quickly attract global media attention, jeopardizing the country’s reputation for safe eco‑tourism. The unregulated industry also threatens fragile...
The Fall of Tripadvisor Is the Travel Industry’s AI Warning Shot
TripAdvisor’s traffic has slumped about 33% as AI‑driven search tools deliver travel answers without sending users to the site. The decline threatens the company’s ad and referral revenue, exposing a broader vulnerability for online travel agents that rely on organic...
Air Peace Connects West Africa to Barbados in Historic Move
Air Peace inaugurated a direct Lagos‑to‑Barbados service, the first major commercial air bridge linking West Africa and the Caribbean. The Boeing 777‑operated route eliminates the need for trans‑Atlantic connections through Europe or North America, slashing travel time and costs. While the...
Hong Kong International Airport Expands Capacity With Terminal 2 Reopening
Hong Kong International Airport reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2 on May 27, 2026, as part of the HK$141 billion (≈$18 billion) Three‑Runway System expansion. Fifteen airlines, including Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines, will shift check‑in operations to T2 through mid‑June, adding 160 counters, self‑service bag‑drop and biometric...