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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.

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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The Bill Nobody Budgeted For: The True Economic Cost of Europe’s 2026 Wildfires on TourismWith 434,000 hectares burned across Europe by late July, annual wildfire losses estimated at €2.5 billion, and Spain alone facing firefighting costs of €1.72–€3.28 billion, Europe's wildfire crisis is no longer just an environmental emergency.

The Bill Nobody Budgeted For: The True Economic Cost of Europe’s 2026 Wildfires on Tourism

Published July 31, 2026 by Staff Writer

With 434,000 hectares burned across Europe by late July, annual wildfire losses estimated at €2.5 billion, and Spain alone facing firefighting costs of €1.72–€3.28 billion, Europe’s wildfire crisis is no…

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The Isle of Man’s £433 Million Quiet Achievement: What a Small Island’s Record Tourism Year Teaches the World About Destination ExcellenceThe island of just 85,000 residents, located in the Irish Sea between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, welcomed 352,301 visitors in 2025—a 6.9 per cent increase on the previous year.

The Isle of Man’s £433 Million Quiet Achievement: What a Small Island’s Record Tourism Year Teaches the World About Destination Excellence

Published July 26, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Isle of Man’s 2025 Visitor Economy Report reveals a destination quietly outperforming much larger competitors: £433 million in visitor spending, a 99.2% visitor satisfaction rate, and record visitor spending…

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Ghana’s US$4.34 Billion Tourism Report: The Data Behind the Destination—and the Questions That Will Shape Its Next ChapterGhana welcomed 1,306,962 international visitors in 2025. The figure represents the highest inbound arrival total in the country's history, a 1.4 per cent increase on the 1,288,804 visitors recorded in 2024.

Ghana’s US$4.34 Billion Tourism Report: The Data Behind the Destination—and the Questions That Will Shape Its Next Chapter

Published July 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Ghana Tourism Authority’s 2025 Annual Report confirms 1.3 million international arrivals, record December performance, and rising domestic tourism. But with tourism receipts falling by US$500 million year-on-year, the report…

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Egypt’s QR Code Revolution: How a Digital Visa-on-Arrival System at Cairo Airport Is Set to Transform the Entry Experience for Millions of International VisitorsEgypt welcomed 6.1 million international visitors during the first four months of 2026, underscoring that demand for the destination remains strong.

Egypt’s QR Code Revolution: How a Digital Visa-on-Arrival System at Cairo Airport Is Set to Transform the Entry Experience for Millions of International Visitors

Published July 24, 2026 by Staff Writer

Announced on 23 July 2026 and launching on 1 August, Egypt’s new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System replaces the traditional visa sticker with a QR code—an operational upgrade whose implications extend far…

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Ireland’s €1.95 Billion Summer: How the Island Is Breaking Tourism Records—While Preparing for a More Uncertain Second HalfBetween January and May, Ireland welcomed just under 2.6 million overseas visitors, who generated €1.95 billion in tourism expenditure. Compared with the same five-month period in 2025, visitor numbers increased by 18 per cent, while visitor spending rose by an even stronger 23 per cent.

Ireland’s €1.95 Billion Summer: How the Island Is Breaking Tourism Records—While Preparing for a More Uncertain Second Half

Published July 23, 2026 by Staff Writer

Tourism Ireland’s July 2026 SOAR report confirms the strongest five-month start on record. But the Middle East conflict, Aer Lingus uncertainty, and weakening consumer confidence in key source markets are…

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Thailand’s Year of Transformation: Why 33 Million Is the Most Strategic Number in Asian Tourism Right NowIn 2019, before the pandemic reshaped global travel, Thailand welcomed 39.8 million international visitors—the highest figure in its history and one of the strongest tourism performances anywhere in Asia.

Thailand’s Year of Transformation: Why 33 Million Is the Most Strategic Number in Asian Tourism Right Now

Published July 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Thailand is deliberately targeting fewer visitors than its pre-pandemic peak while pursuing record tourism revenue—a strategy that may become the new benchmark for destination management across Asia. Southeast Asia (Tourism…

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