A Tokyo soba chain, Nadai Fuji Soba, removed a sign requesting travelers to avoid the lunchtime rush, highlighting rising overtourism concerns in Japan.

U.S. inbound travel faces a 6.3% decline in 2025, with a slow recovery expected until 2029. Key factors include visa challenges and political tensions.

China’s economy and the United States’ tourism sector are both showing signs of strain, creating a double challenge for the global travel and tourism industry.

Surge in Tourism Up to the second quarter of this year Jordan has achieved an excellent increase in tourism income

China’s inbound tourism is booming as visa-free access and instant tax refunds boost duty-free shopping, fueling economic growth and retail sector recovery.

Japan is set to transform the future of international travel with the launch of its groundbreaking JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) system by 2028.

China is strengthening its tourism infrastructure by launching a new SME-focused training programme in partnership with PATA and Visa, aimed at equipping small travel businesses with essential digital tools and global payment capabilities to meet the rising expectations of international visitors.

Armenia’s tourism sector is experiencing a strong rebound in 2025, as the country welcomes a growing number of international travelers amid efforts to position itself as a cultural and historical destination in the South Caucasus.

China’s tourism revival is driving an unprecedented surge in global hotel brand expansions, as international travelers from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America flock to the country.

Japan’s travel industry is facing a moment of reckoning. In March 2025, a shocking domestic collapse has hit the heart of the nation’s tourism economy. Despite a powerful surge in inbound and overseas travel boom, the domestic travel scene has unravelled faster than expected.