International tourism holds steady, but Middle East, rising costs weigh on results
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, UN Tourism reports that international tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary...
Strong global travel demand drives rise in international arrivals in 2025
According to the first World Tourism Barometer of 2026, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. The Barometer reported that an estimated 1.52 billion...