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Macao Sets the Agenda: What the APEC Tourism Ministerial Means for the Future of Asia-Pacific Travel

Published June 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

Macao Sets the Agenda: What the APEC Tourism Ministerial Means for the Future of Asia-Pacific TravelAPEC economies welcomed 439 million international visitors in 2024, of whom 359 million travelled from within the APEC region itself—a powerful reminder that Asia-Pacific tourism is driven primarily by regional connectivity.

Tourism ministers from 21 APEC economies endorsed a digital-first tourism agenda, backed by new evidence showing e-visas can lift international arrivals by…

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All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next Decade

Published June 22, 2026 by Staff Writer

All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next DecadeIn 2025, Macao welcomed more than 40 million visitor arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 14.7 per cent, while international arrivals approached 2.8 million.

As 21 APEC economies gather in Macao under China’s 2026 presidency, the region responsible for roughly one-fifth of global tourism prepares to…

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123 Million Visitors: How Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Strategy Is Outperforming Its Own Targets

Published June 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

123 Million Visitors: How Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Strategy Is Outperforming Its Own TargetsSaudi Arabia recorded nearly 123 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, representing growth of around six per cent compared with the previous year.

Saudi Arabia’s latest Annual Statistical Report reveals record-breaking visitor volumes and spending, underscoring the speed and scale of the Kingdom’s tourism transformation.…

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The Birth Tourism Crackdown: Why America’s Visa Enforcement Campaign Matters to Global Travel

Published June 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Birth Tourism Crackdown: Why America’s Visa Enforcement Campaign Matters to Global TravelOn 10 June 2026, the United States Department of State confirmed publicly, through a series of official statements and social media posts, that it had launched what it described as a sweeping crackdown on birth tourism schemes.

America’s enforcement action against birth tourism schemes is doing more than targeting visa abuse — it is reshaping how governments assess visitor…

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