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Caribbean Hotel Boom: Major New Resorts and Luxury Developments Opening in 2026

U.S, Dec. 29 -- The Caribbean is heading into one of its most significant hotel development cycles in years, with 2026 shaping up as a pivotal year for new resort openings, brand debuts, and large-sca... Read More


Las Vegas Tourism Slows as High Prices and U.S. Policy Fears Hit International Visitors

US, Dec. 28 -- Las Vegas tourism is experiencing a measurable slowdown in 2025 International visitors from Europe and Asia are declining despite strong air connectivity High resort pricing and fees ar... Read More


Climate Change Is a Human Rights Crisis-And the Travel Industry Must Act

US, Dec. 27 -- Climate change is no longer only an environmental emergency. It is increasingly being recognised as a direct violation of human rights, according to senior United Nations officials and ... Read More


Georgia's New Railway Is Changing Tourism and Travel to the Black Sea - Chinese Style

U.S, Dec. 25 -- On December 25, Georgia officially put into operation its largest newly built railway project, a 43.9-kilometer modernization linking Zestaponi and Khashuri in the heart of the country... Read More


Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership

U.S, Dec. 24 -- The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) concluded this week in Harbin, marking a historic first as the influential tourism summit was held outside its founding home of Macao. Unde... Read More


Pakistan Privatizes Pakistan International Airlines: Government Sells 75% Stake in National Airline PIA

U.S, Dec. 24 -- In a landmark move that reshapes Pakistan's aviation sector and economic reform agenda, the government has successfully privatized Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by selling a 75... Read More


Hilton Makes Debut in Togo as DoubleTree Africa Expansion Pushes Beyond 100 Hotels

U.S, Dec. 23 -- Hilton has accelerated its Africa expansion with new DoubleTree by Hilton signings in Morocco, Togo, and the Republic of Congo, highlighting intensifying competition among global hotel... Read More


Skal International Coimbatore Selected to Host India National Congress 2026

U.S, Dec. 23 -- Skal International Coimbatore has been selected to host the Skal International India National Congress (SINC) 2026, following a competitive national bidding process and a final decisio... Read More


A Door Opens at UN-Tourism: Why Gustavo Santos' Exit Matters More Than a Resignation

U.S, Dec. 23 -- For global tourism, symbolism matters. And sometimes, a single departure speaks louder than a dozen policy statements. The resignation of Gustavo Santos, UN-Tourism's Regional Directo... Read More


Bahamas to Reassess Boating Fees and Entry Rules After Prime Minister-Level Review

U.S, Dec. 22 -- The Government of The Bahamas has confirmed it will review its newly introduced boating fees and entry protocols after concerns raised by tourism stakeholders reached the highest level... Read More