Visit Florida officials said preliminary 2025 visitation exceeded 2024 and presented economic impact estimates—about $134 billion in economic activity and $36 billion in tax revenues—while urging residents and visitors to use the america250fl.com portal for events.

Las Vegas Stadium Authority and LVCVA officials told the Revenue committee that Allegiant Stadium produced far more out-of-state visitors and larger economic impact than 2016 projections, but most operating revenue accrues to the tenant and about $621 million of original financing remains outstanding. Debt-service mechanics and capital reserve rules were explained.

City staff reported a 26% year‑over‑year increase in Welcome Center visitors (24,200 tracked in 2025) and presented Placer AI and social‑media metrics, new tourism partnerships and a holiday recap including HTA‑run home‑tour guides and a district marketing campaign.

Alberta's independence debate boosts U.S. tourism by 1,234 visitors in November 2025, contrasting declines in other provinces.

Nearly 700,000 foreign tourists visited Addis Ababa in six months, boosting revenue and highlighting Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector.

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 31): Sabah’s tourism industry soared in 2025, welcoming 3,793,709 visitor arrivals and generating RM8.74 billion in tourism receipts. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin emphasised that while celebrating this achievement, Sabah remains committed to prioritising quality tourism alongside growth in visitor numbers. “Surpassing the 3.5 million visitor target last year is a strong achievement, and we are now aiming for 4 million arrivals in 2026. “While numbers are important, our primary focus remains on delivering excellent hospitality and authentic experiences that showcase Sabah’s unique qualities. “By focusing on quality tourism, we hope to welcome […]

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 29): The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is targeting the arrival of 13,000 tourists from India this year, following steady growth from the market over the past two years. STB chief executive officer Julinus Jeffery Jimit said Sabah welcomed around 9,000 Indian tourists in 2024, with arrivals rising to nearly 12,000 in 2025. “So, this year is going to be 13,000 or more,” he said during a dinner hosted by STB for participants of the Ride Sabah North Borneo Cycling familiarisation (FAM) Tour here on Wednesday. Julinus, who will be travelling to Mumbai next week for an outbound […]

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KOTA KINABALU (Jan 24): With new initiatives and stronger regional coordination, Sabah’s tourism industry is gearing up for significant growth, a message reinforced during a fundraising dinner attended by key industry leaders and international travel partners. The Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah chapter’s Chinese New Year fundraising dinner brought together tourism stakeholders to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and outline plans for promoting Sabah as a world-class destination. Guests were welcomed with performances and cultural showcases reflecting the state’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit praised MCTA Sabah for its efforts […]

India has emerged as the second-largest overseas market driving growth in US tourism, reflecting a strong rebound in outbound travel demand.

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KUCHING (Jan 19): Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are expected to remain stable in 2026 thanks to a resilient domestic consumption while tourism uplift and growing industrial demand drives growths, says analysts from RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research). In a sector update on Jan 15, the analyst highlighted that the Bursa Malaysia REIT Index (KLREI) rose 8.3 per cent in 2025, outperforming the broader FBM KLCI’s 2.7 per cent gain. They opined that the REIT sector will continue to be a defensive yield play in 2026. “A stable, low-interest rate environment remains conducive for asset expansion via debt, […]

Mecklenburg County tourism reported direct visitor spending rose about 13% to nearly $130 million in 2024, supporting 879 jobs and generating roughly $7.3 million in state and local taxes; staff cited growth in lodging and short‑term rental inventory.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an amended conditional use permit for a four-story, 199-room dual-branded AC Hotels/Element hotel at 1407 Shields Drive after staff corrected Condition 3 to specify the approval applies only to the hotel at that address.

Phoenix Sky Harbor and China Airlines marked the airport’s first nonstop service to Taipei, a three-times‑weekly route that airport leaders say will expand trade and tourism and connect Arizona to Asia’s semiconductor and technology networks.

Commissioners approved a GDP for two limited‑service hotels at the Ellington Premium Outlets and granted or affirmed several small rezones. Applicants and traffic consultants said the hotels would use existing parking, reduce trips vs. previously unbuilt mall entitlements and provide rooms for events and sports tournaments.

Several grantees and festival organizers told the board their events drew significantly more visitors this year. Presenters cited near-capacity hotels (about 93% occupancy), multi-thousand weekend attendance at Unbroken and rising overnight stays in August–September.

Chamber CEO Nathan Reed told the council nearly 15,000 visits were recorded in a Placer.ai geofence over two days for the inaugural Bluegrass Festival; sponsors and vendors saw revenue and the city recorded higher sales and hotel tax during the reporting window.

Richmond Region Tourism told council that more than 18,000,000 visitors spent nearly $4,000,000,000 in the region in 2024 (about a 5% increase), with city spending up 8.2% and nearly 9,000 jobs supported locally; presenters credited the Allianz Amphitheater and the TID and urged action on a headquarters hotel to capture more convention business.

Kakheti’s wine tourism boom fuels economic surge, with exports up 7 percent and luxury hotels transforming rural regions

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Kakheti’s wine tourism boom fuels economic surge, with exports up 7 percent and luxury hotels transforming rural regions

The commission voted to match a $7,500 payment so a hotel developer can receive the full feasibility pro forma for a proposed 65-room Cobblestone hotel in Culver. Board members heard a presentation on projected occupancy driven by the academy and tournament traffic and discussed TIF, investor timelines and protections before approving the payment.

The Cape Coral City Council approved a 15-year incentive package for a proposed five-story, 112-room hotel that will provide the city with up to 37 generator-powered rooms and common space for emergency operations. The 5–2 vote drew questions over cost-per-room and whether the city should instead retrofit multiple existing hotels.