Tourism

Economic Impact Cultural Tourism Local Economy Domestic Tourism Visitor Statistics Travel Industry Religious Tourism Economic Development Impact on Local Economy Event Impact

Bethlehem Lights Christmas Tree for First Time Since 2022, Drawing Thousands to Manger Square

Local leaders framed the ceremony as an act of solidarity with Gaza.

Qantas Launches Nonstop Perth Flights to Johannesburg and Auckland

NPS Adds Trump’s Birthday as Free Day, Drops MLK Day and Juneteenth, Tightens Access for Nonresidents

Florida Delegation Presses Trump to Keep State Off Offshore Drilling Plan

Philadelphia Breaks Ground on PhilaPort Cruise Terminal to Relaunch Homeport Sailings in 2026

Marriott Hits 700 Hotels in Asia Pacific Excluding China With Legacy Mekong Debut in Vietnam

Arizona Mounts Theme‑Park Push as Glendale’s Mattel Park Slips to 2026 and Mesa Creates 80‑Acre Zone

Dubai Airport Sets Quarterly Record With 24.2 Million Passengers in Q3 2025

Mandarin Oriental to Develop Luxury Hotel and Residences in Jeddah Central for 2030 Opening

Cathay Pacific Restarts Nonstop Hong Kong–Adelaide Flights With Seasonal A350 Service

First Trabzon–Sochi Ferry Reaches Sochi but Cannot Disembark Passengers

UB Study Values Barcelona’s 2024 Cruise Economy at €1.24 Billion and 9,500 Jobs

Steven Meiner Wins Second Term in Tight Miami Beach Mayoral Race

Orange County Sets Tourist-Tax Record as September Hits $26 Million

Emirates to Lift Dubai–Cairo to Five Daily Flights; Six Weekly Extras Start Dec. 1

NIA Clears Pahalgam Baisaran Cable Car Project

Egypt Inaugurates Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza

Grand Egyptian Museum Officially Opens by the Pyramids

Saudi Arabia Cuts Umrah Visa Entry Window to 30 Days With Automatic Cancellation

Qantas Returns to International Flying From Adelaide With Seasonal Auckland Service