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20Jordan's Tourism Revenues Rise 21.5% in September to $794.3 Million
Jordan's tourism revenues rose 21.5% in September to $794.3 million, reaching $6.3 billion in the first nine months, a 4.9% increase.
UAE Travelers Hesitate After Houthi Attacks But Do Not Cancel Bookings
New travel inquiries in the UAE dropped slightly following escalating Houthi attacks without cancellations, with bookings remaining above last year's levels and Gulf summer bookings growing 57%.
Global Airline Ticket Prices Rise 12.3% Ahead of Winter Season
The average global ticket price reached $453 in October, a 12.3% increase from last year, as international traffic at Muscat Airport dropped 8.2% during the first nine months.
Indonesia Fire Haze Cuts Bookings at Singapore Agencies by 30 to 80%
Haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia cut bookings at some Singaporean agencies by 30 to 80% and disrupted 2,604 domestic flights, alongside 19 days of unhealthy air.
Global Tourism Grows 0.4% in First Half as 2026 Forecasts Decline
International arrivals rose 0.4% in the first half of 2026, while the World Tourism Organization lowered its annual growth forecast to 1-2% from 3-4%.
Japan Records Record Visitor Spending Despite Falling Numbers
Foreign visitor spending in Japan reached 7.06 trillion yen over nine months, up 1.9%, despite a 2.9% drop in arrivals to 30.73 million.
UK October Half-Term Bookings Up 8%, Spain Leads
UK October half-term holiday bookings rose 8%, with 15% of bookings made in the last 30 days and Spain, Turkey, and Greece leading the destinations.
2027 Travelers Prefer Choosing Destinations Based on Mood, and Money Changes Companion Lists
A Booking.com survey of 28,230 travelers across 32 markets showed that 81% will choose their 2027 destination based on mood, and half reconsidered their travel companions due to budget.
China Welcomes Around 9 Million Visa-Free Visitors in Third Quarter
The number of visa-free arrivals in China rose 24.1% year-on-year to around 9 million in the third quarter, accounting for 77.5% of foreign entries.
Egypt Welcomes 14.4 Million Tourists in Nine Months, Up 4%
Egypt welcomed 14.4 million international visitors between January and September 2026, a 4% increase, targeting 30 million arrivals by 2030 along with nearly 35,000 hotel rooms.
Egypt attracts 5 million Q1 tourists in 43% annual surge
Welcomes over five million tourists to Egypt in Q1 2026 after a 43% surge. Supports a full-year revenue target exceeding $20 billion.
"Golden Week" Drives 4.4 Million Chinese Abroad with Thailand in the Lead
China recorded 4.4 million outbound trips during "Golden Week," a 9.3% year-on-year increase, with Thailand topping destinations with 133,946 Chinese visitors, up 41.98%.
Booking.com: 77% of Travelers Want an Out-of-Character Trip in 2027
Booking.com's predictions for 2027 showed that 77% of travelers want to act out of character, and 81% choose their destination based on the feeling they are looking for.
Mexico Welcomes 67.7 Million International Travelers and Generates $24.15 Billion in Revenue
Mexico welcomed 67.7 million international travelers between January and August 2026, a 6.3% increase, with revenues reaching $24.152 billion and a record number of cruise passengers.
China: 4.44 Million Outbound Trips During 'Golden Week' with Thailand Leading
Chinese travelers recorded 4.444 million outbound trips during the 'Golden Week' holiday, a year-on-year increase of 9.3%, while Thailand estimated receiving 250,000 Chinese tourists, generating 11.5 billion baht in revenue.
US Travel Costs Rise 2.1% and Airline Tickets Jump 22.4%
The US Travel Price Index rose 2.1% in September, with airline tickets surging 22.4% and gasoline up 34.9% compared to last year.
Chinese Visitors to Osaka Drop 61.5%, and Japan Feels Their Absence
The number of Chinese visitors to Osaka fell 61.5% between January and August to 1.501 million, a steeper decline than the national rate of 56.7%.
Survey: 81% of Travelers Choose 2027 Destinations Based on Their Mood
A Booking.com survey of more than 28,000 travelers across 32 countries revealed that 81% will choose their 2027 destination based on their mood, and 76% will rely on mood-based recommendation tools.
Thailand Considers 1,000-Baht Departure Tax Amid 7.49% Weekly Drop
The Thai Ministry of Finance has proposed a 1,000-baht departure tax on domestic and foreign travelers, with a maximum cap of 5,000 baht, amid opposition from the tourism sector.
Global Tourism: 690 Million Travelers Crossed Borders This Year
The World Tourism Organization stated that the number of cross-border arrivals reached 690 million this year, an increase of three million from last month, during a speech at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao.