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WTTC's Malta Expansion Raises a Bigger Question: Could the UN Bring Global Tourism to One Table?

US, Oct. 26 -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's October 2026 Global Summit in Malta may have marked a significant development in international tourism representation. An organization traditionally... Read More


UAE Tourist Beaches Closed After Tanker Oil Spill: Air Quality Questions and Growing Concerns for Tourism

US, Oct. 25 -- Tourist beaches across parts of the United Arab Emirates have been closed following an offshore tanker oil spill, raising concerns about marine pollution, public health and the impact o... Read More


Middle East Tourism on the Edge: Missiles Threaten Airports, Governments Warn Travelers, but Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Remain Resilient

US, Oct. 24 -- The Middle East is open for business, but can tourists still get there? The Middle East's tourism industry faces a growing contradiction in October 2026. Saudi airports have faced missi... Read More


Guam International Dance Festival Gains Global Recognition as FIDAF Certifies 2026 Event

US, Oct. 23 -- Guam is strengthening its position on the international cultural tourism map as the Guam International Dance Festival (GIDF) receives official certification from the Federation of Inter... Read More


Guam International Dance Festival Gains Global Recognition as FIDAF Certifies 2026 Event.

US, Oct. 23 -- Guam is strengthening its position on the international cultural tourism map as the Guam International Dance Festival (GIDF) receives official certification from the Federation of Inter... Read More


Guam Tourism Faces a Recovery Test as Japan Visitor Growth Fails to Offset Overall Decline

US, Oct. 22 -- Guam welcomed approximately 688,000 visitors in fiscal year 2026, according to the Guam Visitors Bureau. While Japan recorded modest growth, overall arrivals declined, and airline capac... Read More


Kenya's New US Level 3 Travel Advisory: Is an Ebola Health Warning Putting an Entire Tourism Economy at Risk?

US, Oct. 21 -- The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel to one of Africa's most important tourism destinations. The Oct... Read More


Saudi Arabia Tourism Crisis: Riyadh Airport Reopens, but Airlines Retreat as Vision 2030 Faces a Test

US, Oct. 19 -- Saudi Arabia's tourism industry faces a serious confidence crisis following deadly missile and drone attacks on airports, particularly Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Althou... Read More


War Is Crushing Iranian Women's Tourism Dreams. These Two Refuse to Give Up

US, Oct. 18 -- Iranian tourism leaders Mahsa Motahar and Shahrzad Moayeri are warning that war, sanctions, economic hardship, and international isolation are undermining women's livelihoods and revers... Read More


Hotels Keep Expanding. Can Profits Keep Up?

US, Oct. 17 -- A $250 million hotel financing deal in Morocco, Marriott's City Express debut in India, new adults-only retreats in the Dominican Republic, and leadership changes in Dubai helped shape ... Read More