Costa Rica’s Tourism Boom Brings Jobs, Dollars and New Pressure

Costa Rica Targets Higher-Spending Travelers Over Mass Tourism

Costa Rica is leaning further into a tourism strategy built around higher-value visitors, longer stays and experience-based travel, signaling a continued move away from mass tourism as it competes for travelers willing to spend more for nature, wellness, culture and sustainability. The shift is visible in the Costa Rican Tourism Board’s European campaign, “Empieza a [] The post Costa Rica Targets Higher-Spending Travelers Over Mass Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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

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.

Tourist arrivals reach new record, sector must adapt to keep growing: OECD Tourism Trends 2026

Tourist arrivals reach new record, sector must adapt to keep growing: OECD Tourism Trends 2026

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.

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.

Tourism 3.0 To Drive Greater Inclusion And Economic Retention

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined that the next phase of Jamaica’s tourism development must deliver greater benefits for citizens and ensure more of the industry’s earnings remain []

Latin America: Rent extraction vs. wealth creation

Latin America: Rent extraction vs. wealth creation

Why This Type Of Vacation Is So Transformative, According To Researchers

A party of one could be exactly what you need.

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 []

Three teenagers drown in devastating beach tragedy at Spanish tourist hotspot

A SPANISH city visited by more than half a million tourists every year has been rocked by tragedy after three children died while swimming off a popular beach. The horrifying

VP Gibran reviews revitalized Banyuwangi market with tourism concept

Banyuwangi Main Market has been transformed into a tourism-oriented marketplace through a revitalization program, a ...

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

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?

Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)

The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead of this year’s Costa Rica Media Market, a leading industry event taking place in San José []

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’ []

Bay Area Hotel Market Recovering, But Distress Still Looms

The Bay Area hotel market has taken great strides so far in 2026, leading the country in revenue per available room growth in the first quarter. But after the steep slide touched off by the pandemic and with costs rising, the market still has a long...

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