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Tourism economics and policy: arrival statistics, visitor spending, national tourism strategies, overtourism debates and the events that move global travel demand — reported with verified numbers from UN Tourism, WTTC and national statistics offices.

Colombian Visits to the US Hit Highest Jan–Sep Total, Overtaking Italy

Tourism

Colombian Visits to the US Hit Highest Jan–Sep Total, Overtaking Italy

25 Oct

Colombian arrivals in the US rose 14.1 per cent to 851,667 in January–September 2026, the highest for that period since NTTO's series began...

Japan's September Arrivals Fall 5% as Chinese Visitors Drop 44.5%

Tourism

Japan's September Arrivals Fall 5% as Chinese Visitors Drop 44.5%

25 Oct

Japan's September arrivals fell 5.0% to 3.1 million as mainland Chinese visitors dropped 44.5%, while South Korea and Taiwan set records and...

Japan Tax-Free Refund: How It Works From 1 November 2026

Tourism

Japan Tax-Free Refund: How It Works From 1 November 2026

19 Oct

From 1 November 2026, visitors to Japan pay tax-inclusive prices and claim the consumption tax back after a customs check on departure, with...

China Visa-Free Countries: Full 2026 List and the 2027 Deadline

Tourism

China Visa-Free Countries: Full 2026 List and the 2027 Deadline

19 Oct

China's 30-day visa-free entry covers 50 countries, but for 48 it ends on 31 December 2026 with no extension yet announced. The full lists,...

6-Month Passport Rule: Passport Validity Rules by Country 2026

Tourism

6-Month Passport Rule: Passport Validity Rules by Country 2026

19 Oct

Six months is common, not universal. Our 27-destination table from government sources shows who wants 6 months, 150 days, 3 months or just y...

Thailand 1,000-Baht Departure Tax Draws Fire as Arrivals Fall 4.1%

Tourism

Thailand 1,000-Baht Departure Tax Draws Fire as Arrivals Fall 4.1%

19 Oct

Thailand's proposed 1,000-baht departure tax draws travel-agent loss warnings as foreign arrivals run 4.12% behind 2025. Consultation closes...

Winter Tyres & Snow Chains in Europe: 2026-27 Rules

Tourism

Winter Tyres & Snow Chains in Europe: 2026-27 Rules

16 Oct

Winter tyres and snow chains in Europe for 2026-27, country by country: France's unenforceable €135 fine, the 34-département truth, M+S vs 3...

K-ETA Exemption Countries: Who Needs K-ETA From 2027

Tourism

K-ETA Exemption Countries: Who Needs K-ETA From 2027

16 Oct

South Korea's K-ETA exemption for 20-plus countries ends 31 December 2026. Who is exempt now, what changes from 1 January 2027, fees, validi...

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