TravelBizNews https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally during January- September this year Travel Meet Asia , ASITA to strengthen Indonesia’s regional tourism presence World’s most liveable, loveable , prosperous cities revealed during WTM London Global summit to discuss ai, sustainable tourism Best in Travel : ULTRAS Awards ceremony in Dubai Thailand : Tourist arrivals 32.97 million in 2025 Japan picked as top destination to revisit: survey China’s National Day holiday draws global tourists WTM London puts spotlight on tourism sustainability, investments , growth FITUR 2026 : key event for both outbound , inbound tourism markets China urges citizens to avoid visiting Japan after PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks EMITT 2026 to serve as global tourism showcase with strong international participation World Spa Awards reveals 2025 best in spa, wellness India- China direct flights beneficial to tourism, trade ITB Asia 2025: Over 1,500 top buyers attend Asia’s leading travel trade show ‘Everest region a hotspot of cryosphere-linked hazards , over 25,000 glacial lakes across HKH region’ Jakarta ranks world’s largest city : UN report New Year’s trips reflect the vigor of China’s domestic tourism market China’s domestic trips up 18% in nine months UN Tourism selects 52 Best Tourism Villages 2025 World Sustainable Travel Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled in Dubai UN Tourism GA in Riyadh, confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as new Secretary-General ICAO’s 42nd Assembly delivers clear mandate for aviation transformation Target 2050: European cities want ‘balanced’ tourism Arabian Travel Market 2026 theme to focus on future of global travel WTTC examines investment opportunities in tourism , contributed $11.7 trillion to the global economy China celebrates Spring Festival with fusion of tradition, technology ‘Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers losing ice since 2000 ‘ U.S-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 18.3 million in February China unveils measures to boost foreign visitor spending in key sectors UN Tourism launches International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2027 road map Spain welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025 ITB Berlin 2026: Deal of 47 billion euros made during trade show Thailand invites travellers to rediscover balance through “Healing Journey Thailand” campaign United States registered 6% drop in foreign visitors Vietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft USA visa bond policy : citizens of 38 countries need to deposit  up to $15,000 for visas   PATA, Euromonitor Int. to work for Asia Pacific tourism growth World Tourism Day 2025 to be celebrated with theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” Asia Pacific Airlines leaders confident of continued growth in 2026 Coastal areas threatened by climate change : PATA Solomon Islands to host 2026 Pacific Tourism Ministers meet UN Tourism welcomes G20 leaders recognition for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency World’s longest flight launched, connecting Shanghai with Buenos Aires ‘Nihao China Tourism Promotion’ event focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation International tourism expected to grow 4% in 2026 Israel-Iran conflict: 19,000 flights delayed as Middle East aviation comes to a standstill Iran conflict costing travel tourism sector US$600 million per day : WTTC US tourism : International visitors spent $21.3 billion on travel in December Singapore : International visitor arrivals reached 16.9 million in 2025