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Foreign tourists flock to UK royal sites as domestic monarchist support dips

Britain’s monarchy may inspire a more complicated debate at home, but overseas it remains one of the country’s most recognisable

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi waives visa fees for Indian tourists as Gulf travel competition heats up

Abu Dhabi is offering complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian tourists booking through participating travel partners, sharpening its push into

Asia

Asia’s pop culture boom drives multi-billion dollar windfall as regional economies embrace fan tourism

It goes without saying that Asia has become the epicentre for global pop culture tourism as its music and IP exports draw the world in.

Cultural Tourism

Japan rural tourism surges as prefectures leverage mascot IPs to combat overtourism

If there is any country that has optimised its use of truly unique intellectual property (IP) entities in its destination marketing, it’s Japan.

Associations

Philippine tourism struggles to rebound amid branding shifts and poor infrastructure

The Philippines continues to struggle when it comes to boosting arrival numbers and ensuring that foreign travellers come back for another trip.

Norway

Norway targets US travellers as Haaland’s World Cup run sparks tourism surge

Norway’s memorable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than deliver a sporting breakthrough. It gave the country

Canada

Vancouver eyes long-term benefits from FIFA World Cup 2026

The conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, marked by Switzerland's victory, signals the start of a new chapter for the city as it seeks to transform the event's success into sustained tourism and economic development.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Agoda and Taiwan Tourism launch travel campaign

Digital travel platform Agoda has teamed up with the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) to launch a destination marketing campaign aimed at enhancing Taiwan's appeal as a top travel destination in Asia.

Australia

Travel brands pivot to offline marketing as Australia cracks down on youth social media

Australia’s tougher social media rules for children under 16 may look like a technology story, but the travel industry should

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