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Spain attracts record 10 million tourists in September

Spain attracts record 10 million tourists in September

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, welcomed a record 10.1 million international tourists in September, a 4.3% increase from a year earlier, as the peak summer travel season ends.
​Tourists drawn to Indonesia's whale sharks boost villagers' earnings

​Tourists drawn to Indonesia's whale sharks boost villagers' earnings

World's second most visited country expects tourism to contribute $300B to economy

World's second most visited country expects tourism to contribute $300B to economy

20,000 strangers flock to Chinese man's wedding, turning small town into tourist hotspot

20,000 strangers flock to Chinese man's wedding, turning small town into tourist hotspot

A viral wedding invitation has transformed a little-known town in southwestern China into an unexpected tourist destination, attracting nearly 20,000 visitors and filling hotels and restaurants.
November 2, 2026 | 12:52 am PT
Tourist crowds drive residents from ‘world’s most beautiful village’

Tourist crowds drive residents from ‘world’s most beautiful village’

Residents of Bibury, the British village named the “world’s most beautiful village” by Forbes, say tourist crowds are increasingly intruding on their daily lives, prompting some to move away.
October 31, 2026 | 11:37 pm PT
World's second most visited country records 40 million overnight hotel stays in September

World's second most visited country records 40 million overnight hotel stays in September

Hotel overnight stays in Spain increased 1.7% year-on-year to over 40.1 million in September, fueled by growth in international arrivals.
October 27, 2026 | 04:28 pm PT
Asia's top airport handles 49 million passengers in nine months

Asia's top airport handles 49 million passengers in nine months

Hong Kong International Airport, voted Asia's leading airport for a fourth consecutive year at the 2026 World Travel Awards, served 49.1 million passengers in the first nine months of this year, up 10.1% year-on-year.
October 23, 2026 | 06:00 pm PT
World's second most visited country serves 91 million international air passengers in 9 months

World's second most visited country serves 91 million international air passengers in 9 months

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, recorded 90.9 million international air passengers in the first nine months, up 5.2% year-on-year, according to data from tourism authority Turespaña.
October 21, 2026 | 06:46 pm PT
Quiz: Which is Asia's most beautiful island this year?

Quiz: Which is Asia's most beautiful island this year?

Known for its long, sandy beaches and friendly visa policy, this place was voted Asia's most beautiful island for the second consecutive year by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
October 17, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
World's second most visited country to impose 10% value-added tax on tourist rentals

World's second most visited country to impose 10% value-added tax on tourist rentals

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, will impose a 10% value-added tax (VAT) on tourist rentals from Dec. 1, 2026, under a housing decree issued amid record tourist arrivals.
October 12, 2026 | 04:44 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 1.92 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 1.92 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Phu Quoc, named Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, welcomed 208,447 foreign tourists in September, up 85.2% year-on-year despite the low season.
October 1, 2026 | 06:46 pm PT
Asia's second best airport braces for record foreign arrivals during China's Golden Week

Asia's second best airport braces for record foreign arrivals during China's Golden Week

More than 50,000 foreign nationals are expected to enter South Korea through Incheon International Airport each day from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, coinciding with China's Golden Week and prompting immigration authorities to activate emergency measures.
September 24, 2026 | 06:11 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' reports $1.76B tourism revenues in 9 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' reports $1.76B tourism revenues in 9 months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, generated VND45.9 trillion (US$1.76 billion) in tourism revenue in the first nine months of this year, up 47.7% year-on-year and surpassing 1% of this year's target.
September 24, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
World's second most visited city records highest monthly tourist number since Covid

World's second most visited city records highest monthly tourist number since Covid

Hong Kong, the world' second most visited city after Bangkok, received 5.5 million visitors in August, an increase of 6% year-on-year and the highest monthly figure since the Covid-19, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
September 17, 2026 | 03:00 am PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes nearly 9 million tourists in seven months

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes nearly 9 million tourists in seven months

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, received 8.98 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2026, up 5.23% from a year earlier and the highest since 2020.
September 10, 2026 | 06:40 pm PT
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