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Tourism Intelligence examines the data, trends, policies, and market signals shaping the future of global tourism — giving industry leaders and decision-makers the intelligence they need to understand what is changing and why it matters.

Beyond the Neon: The Tourism Economy Behind Route 66’s 2026 CentennialOklahoma has led that effort. Its Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program—administered by the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission established in 2022—oversees a US$6.6 million annual fund dedicated to restoring the state's section of the highway.

Beyond the Neon: The Tourism Economy Behind Route 66’s 2026 Centennial

Published August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Backed by nearly $24.6 million in public investment, one million visitors in Oklahoma in just six months, and renewed international demand for America’s legendary Mother Road, Route 66’s centennial is…

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Building Tourism Back Better: How Mexico’s $42.4 Billion Tourism Investment Strategy Is Rewriting the Rules for Emerging DestinationsMexico's US$42.4 billion sustainable tourism framework deserves closer examination. Under scrutiny, it emerges as one of the most credible government-led tourism transformation programmes currently underway.

Building Tourism Back Better: How Mexico’s $42.4 Billion Tourism Investment Strategy Is Rewriting the Rules for Emerging Destinations

Published August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

With 773 projects across all 32 states, a landmark IDB–FONATUR partnership, a new national sustainability framework, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a catalyst, Mexico is executing one of…

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Madrid’s €10 Billion Tourism Economy: What Europe’s Latest Visitor Data RevealsThe United States remained Madrid's largest international source market during the first half of 2026, contributing more than 567,000 visitors and over 1.3 million overnight stays.

Madrid’s €10 Billion Tourism Economy: What Europe’s Latest Visitor Data Reveals

Published August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Madrid crossed the €10 billion mark in international visitor spending during the first half of 2026. Tourism Reporter examines what the numbers reveal about urban tourism, destination competitiveness, and Europe’s…

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The Global Mobility Divide: What the Latest Passport Rankings Mean for Tourism’s FutureThe Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can enter without obtaining a visa in advance, has released its latest 2026 rankings, offering a fresh snapshot of global mobility.

The Global Mobility Divide: What the Latest Passport Rankings Mean for Tourism’s Future

Published August 2, 2026 by Staff Writer

Singapore opens 192 destinations. Afghanistan opens just 24. The 168-destination gap is more than a diplomatic statistic—it is a structural force reshaping global tourism demand, destination competitiveness, and the future…

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Türkiye’s $25.75 Billion Half-Year Tourism Report: Why Fewer Visitors Generated Bigger ValueIn the first quarter, Türkiye generated $9.89 billion in tourism revenue, up 4.2 per cent year on year, while departing visitor numbers increased 1.5 per cent to 9.26 million.

Türkiye’s $25.75 Billion Half-Year Tourism Report: Why Fewer Visitors Generated Bigger Value

Published July 31, 2026 by Staff Writer

TurkStat’s H1 2026 figures show the US-Iran conflict reduced second-quarter arrivals by 680,000, yet average visitor spending climbed to $1,020, keeping annualised tourism revenue on track to match 2025’s record…

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