News•Mar 8, 2026
AMERICA FIRST – THE U.S. TOURISM LAST
U.S. international tourism is contracting sharply, with arrivals down 6% in 2025 and early 2026 figures showing a further 5% drop, keeping roughly 11 million travelers away. Canadian visitors fell about one‑third year‑over‑year, while European arrivals also slipped, eroding demand in key markets such as Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Tightened visa procedures, heightened scrutiny and a perception of unfriendliness are driving the decline, prompting tourists to favor European destinations instead. The downturn threatens revenue across lodging, transport, retail and entertainment sectors.
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News•Mar 8, 2026
AIRCRAFT DELIVERY DELAYS WORRY AIRLINES
Airlines are grappling with record passenger demand while aircraft deliveries stall because of a severe engine production bottleneck, especially Pratt & Whitney’s GTF units. Boeing briefly reclaimed the lead in 2026, delivering 46 737 MAX jets in January, surpassing Airbus’s 19 A320neo...
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News•Mar 7, 2026
PANAMA’S TOURISM DESTINATIONS WELCOMED OVER 3 M VISITORS IN 2025
Panama welcomed 3,004,266 foreign visitors in 2025, an 8.2% increase over 2024. Tourism earnings climbed to $6.6 billion, up 9.7% year‑over‑year, driven by stronger air connections, expanded cruise ship access, and a surge in business‑related trips. Tocumen International Airport recorded a...
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News•Mar 7, 2026
FROM NFTS TO REAL TRIPS: HOW DIGITAL PROOF IS TRANSFORMING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
In early 2026 travel brands began replacing traditional key cards with non‑fungible tokens that act as smart access passes, linking a guest’s digital wallet directly to physical entry points. The NFT‑backed system automates room entry, VIP lounge access, and on‑site...
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News•Mar 7, 2026
FRENCH SKI RESORTS DEMONSTRATE A SOLID PERFORMANCE
French ski resorts maintained strong performance through February‑March 2026, averaging 80% occupancy despite a 4.5% dip caused by misaligned school holidays. The core two‑week period (Feb 14‑28) saw occupancy surge above 90%, outpacing the previous winter. International overnight stays rose 3.7%,...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
TURKEY’S TOURISM PREPARES FOR RECORD NUMBERS IN 2026
Turkey’s tourism sector posted a strong start to 2026, with foreign arrivals reaching 2.25 million in January – a 3.48% increase over the same month last year. While Iran remained the top source market, its visitor count fell 6.42%, and Russia...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
THE GREEK TOURISM SECTOR CONTINUED TO PERFORM STRONGLY IN 2025
Greece’s tourism sector posted strong growth in 2025, with total travel earnings climbing to €23.63 billion, a 9.4% rise over the prior year. Visitor arrivals reached 37.95 million, up 5.6%, and average spend per traveler increased 3.8%, boosting overall revenue. The United...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
THE EU TARGETS HOTEL ROOMS TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will phase out single‑use toiletries in hotel rooms, with stricter standards taking effect in August 2026 and a full ban on disposable amenity packaging by 1 January 2030. The rule, part of the European Green...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
BRAZIL REPORTS RECORD NUMBER OF FOREIGN VISITORS DURING CARNIVAL 2026
Brazil’s 2026 Carnival attracted a record 300,000 foreign visitors, a 17% rise over 2025, driving roughly $186 million in direct tourism revenue. Nationwide economic activity surged to an estimated R$18.6 billion (about $3.5 billion) – the highest since records began in 2011. Rio...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
CATALONIA'S TOURISM MODEL REACHES ITS LIMITS
Catalonia, which attracts nearly one‑fifth of Spain’s tourists, is confronting mounting pressure on housing, infrastructure and resident quality of life. In 2025 the region recorded 20.1 million foreign arrivals—a modest 0.6‑1.2% rise—while tourism revenue jumped 4.5% to €24.8 billion, indicating a shift...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
SINGAPORE PLANS TO TRIPLE ITS MICE SECTOR WITHIN 15 YEARS
Singapore’s Tourism Board reports Chinese arrivals hit 3.1 million in 2025, a 20 % rise over pre‑COVID levels, while overall visitor growth steadied at 2.3 %. The STB’s Tourism 2040 plan sets a target of S$47‑50 billion in annual earnings by the end of the...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
AIRBNB RESTRUCTURING SERVICES WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Airbnb is embedding large‑language‑model AI into every layer of its platform, from a conversational search that understands natural‑language requests to automated guest‑support workflows. In Q4 2025 the company reported that its in‑house AI now resolves roughly 30% of North‑American support tickets...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
OVERNIGHT STAY TAX COULD WEAKEN UK TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS
The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that England’s new overnight stay tax could slow tourism recovery, reduce visitor spending and jeopardise jobs. The proposal lets local authorities levy £2‑£10 per person or a percentage of room rates on hotels,...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
BERLIN RECORDED FEWER OVERNIGHT STAYS IN 2025
Berlin recorded 29.4 million overnight stays in 2025, down from 30.6 million in 2024 and below the 2019 pre‑pandemic peak of 34 million. Domestic visitors contributed 58.9% of stays, while the top international markets each fell year‑on‑year. Visit Berlin’s CEO highlighted the city’s top‑five...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
CROATIA PLANS TO LIMIT THE EXCESS OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Croatia is tightening rules on short‑term rentals in Dubrovnik to curb overtourism and protect housing affordability. Amendments to the 2025 Hospitality Law now require registration, higher taxes and neighbour consent, prompting thousands of owners to shift toward long‑term leases. Parallel...
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