International tourism holds steady, but Middle East, rising costs weigh on results
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. An estimated 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June…more ›
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