Tourism
Latest Tourism news and updates.
Miral and Etihad Rail link Yas Island to Abu Dhabi station via free shuttle
Miral and Etihad Rail have signed an MoU to integrate Yas Express with the national rail network. Passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi's Mohamed
Maldives moves to scrap GST on foreign tour operators' sales
The Maldives has proposed repealing GST on inbound tourism products supplied by foreign operators without a local establishment, retroactive
Southeast Asia's senior travel gap threatens silver economy growth
East Asia and Singapore lead in senior-friendly travel infrastructure, while Southeast Asia struggles with accessibility gaps. Airports like
AWC launches Chiang Mai's first electric tram to boost tourism
AWC has launched Chiang Mai's first electric tram service, connecting key attractions and hotels via 15 stations. The initiative aims to boo
UAE slashes tourist VAT refunds to one day with AI platform
The UAE has reduced tourist VAT refunds from nine days to one business day using an AI-powered digital platform. The system is live at Dubai
China's inbound tourism rebounds, but duty-free shopping loses its pull
Summer heat in Europe drove a 275% surge in bookings to China, but tax-refund shopping growth lagged far behind. Travel pros say savvy touri
Philippines lags rivals as politics and airport woes mount
Philippines falls behind regional peers in tourism recovery. Political tensions, airport bottlenecks, and higher costs are deterring visitor
Asia-Pacific Q4 travel spend to hit $400B as booking windows shrink
Asia-Pacific travel spending is set to hit $400 billion in Q4 2026, with demand outpacing Western markets. Booking windows are collapsing, a
Spain's off-peak tourism push gains ground with cultural and wellness draws
Spain's off-peak tourism now accounts for 47% of activity, led by cultural and wellness experiences. Emerging markets like Argentina, Poland
Finland's 2027 singles dinner date targets global travelers
Business Finland is hosting the Finnish Dinner Date in February 2027, inviting 16 singles from around the world to enjoy a tasting menu in H
K-pop tours drive record travel demand across Asia Pacific
BTS and BIGBANG tours are driving double-digit growth in flight bookings and hotel occupancy across Asia Pacific. Singapore sees a 62% rise
India–New Zealand FTA opens new doors for travel trade
The India–New Zealand FTA, effective 20 October 2026, aims to boost bilateral tourism. Indian arrivals hit 83,000 by May 2026, up 2.5% YoY a