
Travel inflation, uncertainty and changing holiday plans are causing an unsettling downturn in international tourism in 2026.
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Travel inflation, uncertainty and changing holiday plans are causing an unsettling downturn in international tourism in 2026.

Grant County in Washington, USA, is preparing a major new push to attract visitors in 2027, with tourism grant recommendations approaching one million US dollars after an autumn review of local projects.

As global tourism surges in 2026, families are prioritising security alongside cultural enrichment when selecting holiday destinations.

South Korea’s K-hiking tourism is gaining international attention as foreign visitors increasingly explore the mountains surrounding Seoul.

Mountaineering is becoming increasingly popular in several countries like China, Nepal, India, Japan, Switzerland, and Peru.

Europe is uniting under a tourism plan swapping huge crowds for local value and eco‑travel. For decades the success of Europe’s tourism business was measured by one number that’s now too big to be healthy:

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is navigating a complex and highly dynamic landscape as 2026 draws to a close.

Portugal and Croatia have emerged as two of Europe’s most tourism-dependent economies under new European Commission research published on 4 November 2026.

As Saudi Arabia is set to launch the big plans for the winter travel period 2027, visitors can expect an array of travel opportunities driven by food, heritage and adventure.

Germany is also offering fast-track visas and new jobs, along with six other countries.

Spain is currently dealing with a new controversy in relation to the Mallorca tourism sector, balancing the issue of accommodating tourists with the problem of local capacity.

Oman joins other countries to mark the launch of its huge 2025/2026 winter campaign. The global travel industry is undergoing an amazing transformation to welcome winter tourists 2025/2026.

Spain is working to reduce the number of rental beds available in Mallorca, offering higher value tourists in order to reduce crowding.

New York City, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles and other major American tourism destinations face growing economic pressure as international visitor spending across the United States is forecast to decline by nearly $11 billion in 2026.