Japan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2025, even as arrivals from China fell sharply late in the year amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Italy leads global travel demand in 2025, with Rome among the most booked cities, while Japan, Egypt, and island destinations highlight shifting patterns in luxury, value, and long-stay travel.
From global icons to fast-rising hotspots, Tripadvisor’s latest rankings reveal where travelers are heading in 2026 across top, trending, food, honeymoon, and solo travel categories.
Morocco and Egypt emerged as Africa’s top travel destinations in 2025, setting new tourism records as air connectivity, cultural investments, and global events fueled visitor growth.
China has introduced the Nihao China app, a new all-in-one digital platform designed to help international travelers navigate payments, transport, and everyday services with ease.
HBO’s hit series The White Lotus will film its fourth season on the French Riviera, with Saint-Tropez and a historic palace hotel set to become the show’s next iconic backdrop.
Saudi Arabia is rolling out mandatory beach regulations and a centralized digital guide in 2026, reshaping how coastal tourism is managed across the Red Sea under Vision 2030.
Rome will begin charging tourists a small fee to access the Trevi Fountain’s inner viewing area in 2026, aiming to reduce crowding and protect one of the city’s most visited landmarks.
Romania is moving forward with plans for Dracula Land, a €1 billion theme park near Bucharest that blends folklore, entertainment, and tourism on an unprecedented scale.
Brazil welcomed a record nine million international visitors in 2025, surpassing national targets and previous highs as tourism spending and arrivals surged across key regions.
Thailand has become the most booked international destination for Indian travelers during the year-end holiday season, surpassing the UAE as short-haul travel demand continues to rise.
Paris has launched Europe’s longest urban cable car, a three-mile line designed to cut commute times and connect underserved southeastern suburbs to the city’s transport network.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his luxury portfolio with Vega, a phone-free private members’ club on Madrid’s Golden Mile that targets the city’s elite with strict privacy rules and high fees.
Severe winter smog and dense fog have caused widespread flight cancellations and delays in Delhi, disrupting travel during India’s busiest tourism season.
Dubai’s proposed 93km “The Loop” would create a climate-controlled corridor for walking, running, and cycling, aiming to connect millions of residents to daily services without relying on cars.