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Hong Kong Welcomes 26.71 Million Visitors in First Half of Year
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that 26.71 million visitors arrived in Hong Kong during the first half of 2026.
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Vahdet Ayaz
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Vahdet Ayaz is an Editor at IMWF Insider, specializing in news writing, editing, interviews, and research. He began his journalism career in the Foreign News Department of Demirören News Agency, where he gained six years of experience in the media industry. His areas of coverage include MICE, tourism, destination weddings, hospitality, aviation, technology, and global industry developments. At IMWF Insider, he follows international trends and developments across these sectors, bringing relevant global news and industry insights to readers. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydın University.
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Destination News
Mexico Welcomes More Than 51 Million Visitors in First Half of Year
Mexico welcomed 51.1 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a record figure, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism.
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Destination News
Latvia Nominated for Two International Tourism Awards
Latvia’s Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) announced that the country has been nominated for two international tourism awards in the United Kingdom and Finland.
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Destination News
South Korea Welcomes More Than 10 Million Tourists in First Half of Year
South Korea welcomed 10.71 million international visitors in the first half of 2026.
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Destination News
Indonesia Strengthens Safety Measures in Marine Tourism
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism organized training programs to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve safety standards in marine tourism.
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Destination News
Czechia Welcomes 6.4 Million Tourists in the Second Quarter
Czechia welcomed 6.4 million visitors in the second quarter of 2026, with the average length of stay reaching 3.38 days, according to the Czech Tourism Agency.
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Destination News
Brazil to Host Three Scientific Events in 2028
Brazil will host three major global science and research events in 2028.
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Destination News
Japan Reports June Foreign Visitor Figures
Japan reported 3.15 million foreign visitors in June, down 6.8 percent from the same month last year.
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Destination News
Peru Strengthens Its Position in Business and Leisure Events
Peru is strengthening its presence in Latin America both as a leisure destination and for conventions, conferences, and business meetings.
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Airline News
Vietjet to Add 82,000 Seats for Vietnam’s National Day
Vietnam-based Vietjet Air will add 82,000 seats on domestic and international routes, equivalent to 400 additional flights, for Vietnam’s National Day.
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Industry News
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Contributes $383 Million to Local Economy
Australia’s Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) contributed $383 million to the Gold Coast economy.
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Destination News
Italy Welcomes More Than 4 Million Visitors in July
Italy announced that more than 4 million visitors stayed in the country in July 2026, while more than 1 million additional visitors entered the country.
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Destination News
Canada Releases 2025 Tourism Data
Canada’s Ministry of Tourism announced that tourism was one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors in 2025, contributing $140.5 billion to the Canadian economy.
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Destination News
Brazil and the Philippines Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement
Brazil and the Philippines have signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, with the deal aimed at boosting visitor flows between the two countries.
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Airline News
EgyptAir launches direct flights to Medina and Jeddah
EgyptAir, Egypt’s flag carrier, launched direct flights from the city of El Alamein to Jeddah and Medina as of Aug. 13.
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