Costa Rica Targets Higher-Spending Travelers Over Mass Tourism

Costa Rica Hotels Named Among World’s Best in Travel + Leisure Awards

Three Costa Rica hotels have been named among the 100 best hotels in the world in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, giving the country another strong showing in one of the travel industry’s best-known reader rankings. Nayara Tented Camp, in the Arenal Volcano area, led tat No. 28 in the world and was [] The post Costa Rica Hotels Named Among World’s Best in Travel + Leisure Awards appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

General : Cruise Tourism Expands Market Reach For Perak Products

By Nur Afiradina Arshad LUMUT, June 22 (Bernama) -- Cruise tourism is seen as a potential new economic driver for the local community, as the arrival of the Star Dream Cruise off Pulau Pangkor waters generates spillover benefits for traders, transport operators and tourism industry players in the Manjung-Sitiawan corridor.

With $250M investment, St. Regis Costa Mujeres resort expands jobs and rooms in Quintana Roo’s tourism hub

A new US 250 million St. Regis resort in Costa Mujeres adds 213 luxury rooms and hundreds of jobs, reinforcing Quintana Roo’s status as a booming Mexican Caribbean tourism hub. The post With 250M investment, St. Regis Costa Mujeres resort expands jobs and rooms in Quintana Roo’s tourism hub appeared first on Mexico News Daily

मालदिभ्सको पर्यटन क्षेत्रमा डाइभिङ व्यवसायको उछाल

माले। मालदिभ्सको पर्यटन क्षेत्रमा डाइभिङ व्यवसायको राजस्वमा उल्लेख्य वृद्धि भएको छ। पछिल्लो प्रतिवेदन अवधिमा यस क्षेत्रको राजस्व ४७ दशमलव सात प्रतिशतले बढेको मालदिभ्सको सरकारी सञ्चारमाध्यम ‘पीएसएम न्यूज’ले जनाएको छ। मालदिभ्सको आन्तरिक राजस्व प्राधिकरणको तथ्याङ्क उद्धृत गर्दै पीएसएम न्युजले डिसेम्बर २०२५ देखि फेब्रुअरी २०२६ सम्मको अवधिमा समग्र पर्यटन क्षेत्रले ४४७ मिलियन अमेरिकी डलर बराबरको ‘आउटपुट कर’ []

Sun, sherry and smart returns: why Cadiz is Spain’s most exciting property destination

FROM a 18th-century palace in the heart of the city to front-row golf apartments in Sanlucar de Barrameda, the province of Cadiz is offering buyers a rare combination of lifestyle

Why This Type Of Vacation Is So Transformative According To Researchers

A party of one could be exactly what you need.

Indonesia: Domestic tourists spend more than foreign visitors

Domestic tourists continue to contribute more to local economies through spending on locally produced goods than ...

Unequal advantage

Despite its significant environmental footprint, cruise tourism continues to enjoy a more favourable tax regime than the less polluting hotel-based tourism sector, even after the introduction of a passenger levy on cruise ship travelers.

Planning a holiday in Andalucía? New figures reveal what travellers are paying

If you’ve booked a holiday in Andalucía this summer and found yourself paying more for hotels, restaurants or attractions than []

From K-pop concerts to Olive Young, new travel card taps foreign tourist spending

From K-pop concerts to Olive Young, new travel card taps foreign tourist spending

The formal approach of officials deprived Kabardino-Balkaria of tourism dividends

The budget of Kabardino-Balkaria would have significantly more funds from tourism if officials had developed a targeted program for its development. However, at the current stage, vacationers face broken roads, dumps, and poor infrastructure in the republic, noted representatives of the local tourism industry interviewed by Caucasian Knot.

This famous European restaurant is actually worth queuing up for

Tourists flock here? You bet. But there’s a good reason for that. Some places are popular for a reason.

Domestic tourism drives growth in May travel figures

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Eliminate Tourism Seasonality Constraint

Tourism is one of the world’s booming sectors, supporting economic growth. In view of this sector’s crucial role in boos...

12306 moves beyond tickets as OTA traffic comes under pressure

The railway platform already controls China’s largest travel user base, giving it a natural advantage if it expands further into hotels and tourism.

The best lesser-known Spanish destinations tourists often miss

The best lesser-known Spanish destinations tourists often miss

Les abymes de Martin Parr

Souvent affalés, l'air hagard, les vacanciers de Martin Parr font sourire. Mais, avec 1,4 milliard de voyageurs internationaux, ne sommes-nous pas (presque) tous des « surtouristes » ? / Photographie, Tourisme, Capitalisme - 2026/07 / Photographie, Tourisme, Capitalisme

Overbooked: The Global Destination | Series | Trailer

Travel is driven by discovering new places, people and cultures. But why do so many destinations now feel the same?

Travel consultant Christina Seredzinsky finds magic in Mexico City

Intoxicating energy, irresistible food, architectural wonder and plenty of mezcalitas — it’s easy to fall in love with the Mexican capital, says the travel expert

Tourism Adds Thousands to Spanish House Prices, New Study Claims

Tourism growth is contributing to rising housing costs across Spain, with increased air arrivals adding an estimated 3,800 to the average price of a home, according to a new study. The research, carried out by the New Economics Foundation for the European Federation for Transport and Environment, argues that the expansion of air travel has [] The post Tourism Adds Thousands to Spanish House Prices, New Study Claims appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism

The top five most-visited countries in the world are, by several measures: France, Spain, the United States, Italy and Turkey. The country in sixth place, Mexico, is already a steadily growing tourism powerhouse. Now it’s hoping that soccer — and a bit of the Trump effect — could help crack into that elite group. “We []

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for curious World Cup fans

Tourists can’t get enough of the big portion sizes in America — and its ranch

Foreign tourist spending in Korea hits record US$911 million

Foreign tourist spending in Korea hits record US$911 million

Peru welcomes 1.37 million international tourists in first five months of 2026

Peru recorded the arrival of 1,369,992 international tourists between January and May of this year, a year-on-year increase of 0.6 compared to the same period in 2025, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year

Hong Kong welcomed 13 per cent more visitors in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025, as it hosted more mega-events and the Airport Authority stepped up efforts to add destinations to boost tourism. Tourism minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui revealed on Wednesday that visitor arrivals reached about 26.71 million in the first six months of 2026, representing an annual increase of 13 per cent. Visitors from mainland China and foreign tourists increased by 16 per cent and 5...

60 Per Cent Growth in Caribbean Visitors Over Last Three Years

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, says there has been a 60 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from Caribbean countries over the past three years, underscoring the success of targeted []

Sabah sees surge in Chinese tourist arrivals amid expanded Shanghai-Kota Kinabalu flights

KOTA KINABALU, July 1 — Sabah is recording a sharp increase in tourist arrivals from China, driven by rising trave...

More than 5.3 million visitors underscore Uzbekistan's tourism growth

More than 5.3 million visitors underscore Uzbekistan's tourism growth

Russia and Tanzania sign memorandum of cooperation on tourism

Last year, the number of mutual tourist trips increased by nearly 40 year-on-year, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov noted

Trip Trek India is Redefining Adventure Travel for Gen Z by Turning Strangers into Lifelong Friends

New Delhi: India’s adventure tourism industry is witnessing a new wave of young entrepreneurs who are transforming the way people experience travel. Among these emerging brands, Trip Trek India has quickly gained attention for its unique community-driven approach, offering affordable adventure trips that not only help travelers explore breathtaking destinations but also build meaningful human connections. Founded in December 2025 by 23-year-old travelpreneur Rajnish Yadav, Trip Trek India was established with a simple yet powerful vision—to make adventure travel accessible, affordable, safe, and memorable for everyone. While many travel companies focus primarily on destinations and sightseeing, Trip Trek India believes

Japanese nail salons are tourists’ new obsession

A combination of more affordable pricing, faster service and attention to detail is drawing more and more tourists to Tokyo's nail salons.

Six no-fly beach holidays in Europe with surf, sun and seafood

Savour the journey on these train-and-ferry trips to seasides with relaxed beach clubs and affordable stays

Spain Tightens Rules on Holiday Rentals in Barcelona and Tenerife

Spain, known for its thriving tourism industry, is facing new challenges as the influx of tourists continues to grow. Recent protests and increasing living costs have spurred the government to take action, targeting holiday rentals in major tourist cities. The crackdown comes as part of a broader effort to manage overcrowding and make life more ... Read more The post Spain Tightens Rules on Holiday Rentals in Barcelona and Tenerife appeared first on Tenerife News.

Kenya Emerges As A Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination In Africa

The World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Africa is entering a new era of tourism growth, with Travel Tourism (TT) outperforming the wider economy and positioning the continent among one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in 2026. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from WTTC, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead []