International tourism holds steady, but Middle East, rising costs weigh on results
An estimated 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June … more ›
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An estimated 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June … more ›
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, UN Tourism reports that international tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated...
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An estimated 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June … more › In its latest World Tourism Barometer, UN Tourism reports that international tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary pressures tested the sector's resilience.
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In its latest World Tourism Barometer, UN Tourism reports that international tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary pressures tested the sector's resilience.
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