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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.

690 Million Travellers, 0.4% Growth: What UN Tourism’s H1 2026 Barometer Really ShowsUN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais captured the position succinctly: “Tourism has not stopped growing, but that growth is fragile.”

690 Million Travellers, 0.4% Growth: What UN Tourism’s H1 2026 Barometer Really Shows

Published September 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

International tourism remained marginally above last year in the first six months of 2026, but the headline masks a clear loss of momentum: arrivals grew 2% in the first quarter…

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Sixteen Cities, Two Titles at Stake: Europe Unveils Its Tourism Capitals ShortlistFor the first time, two previously separate European tourism initiatives — the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism — have been brought together under a single European Capitals of Tourism title.

Sixteen Cities, Two Titles at Stake: Europe Unveils Its Tourism Capitals Shortlist

Published September 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Aalborg to Zadar, a record 83 applicants have been narrowed to 16 shortlisted cities as the European Commission launches a new chapter in its tourism competition — combining its…

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25 Years On, Ground Zero Became More Than a Memorial: The Tourism Story of 9/11In 2024 alone, the 9/11 Memorial welcomed 11.6 million visitors, while the 9/11 Memorial Museum received another 2.4 million.

25 Years On, Ground Zero Became More Than a Memorial: The Tourism Story of 9/11

Published September 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Twenty-five years after the attacks, Ground Zero has become one of New York’s most significant places of remembrance — drawing millions of visitors while raising a deeper question for the…

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Six Nations, One Destination: Inside the 10th GCC Tourism Ministers Meeting and the Push for a Unified GulfThe Gulf’s tourism ministers gathered in Manama, Bahrain, on 10 September for the 10th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Tourism in the GCC Member States — a meeting that offered a revealing snapshot of how the region is trying to move from six increasingly powerful national tourism markets towards a more integrated Gulf proposition.

Six Nations, One Destination: Inside the 10th GCC Tourism Ministers Meeting and the Push for a Unified Gulf

Published September 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Manama brought the Gulf’s tourism decision-makers together this week as the long-awaited unified tourist visa moves closer to launch, a shared data dashboard takes shape, and the six states push…

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London’s Tourist Tax: Can the Capital Charge Visitors Without Losing Them?London Councils is campaigning for all revenue raised in London to remain in the capital, with boroughs retaining at least 50 per cent of the revenue collected in their respective areas.

London’s Tourist Tax: Can the Capital Charge Visitors Without Losing Them?

Published September 10, 2026 by Staff Writer

After years of lobbying, false starts, and collapsed funding proposals, London is set to join Paris, Barcelona, and Berlin in charging overnight visitors—but the battle over tax rates and revenue…

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Florida First, New York City Dominant, Puerto Rico Surging 60%: Where International Tourists Actually Go in AmericaFlorida's position as the most visited U.S. state by overseas travellers in 2025 — with 9.34 million international visitors, 480,000 more than in 2024 — is the headline finding from the NTTO monitor and the figure that sets the context for the wider distribution of international tourism across America.

Florida First, New York City Dominant, Puerto Rico Surging 60%: Where International Tourists Actually Go in America

Published September 9, 2026 by Staff Writer

The International Trade Administration’s updated States and Cities Visited Monitor reveals an exceptionally uneven distribution of international visitors across the United States — and the implications for destination managers, tourism…

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