UN Tourism: international arrivals up 2% in Q1 2026

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• "UN Tourism reports 307 million international arrivals in Q1 2026—a 2% increase—while warning the Middle East conflict could reduce full-year growth."

  hospitalitynet.org

• "UN Tourism reports 307 million international arrivals in Q1 2026, a 2% increase year-on-year, despite the Middle East crisis causing a 14% drop in regional..."

  indexbox.io

• "Analysis and reporting for tourist arrivals, that grow 2% in Q1 2026 despite Middle East disruption according to UN Tourism."

  money-tourism.gr

• "International arrivals rose 2% to 307 million in Q1 2026, but UN Tourism warns the Middle East conflict could shave 1–2 points off full-year growth as jet..."

  travellingforbusiness.co.uk

• "International tourist arrivals grew 2% in Q1 2026 despite disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis in March."

  untourism.int

• "International tourism continued its steady recovery in the first quarter of 2026, recording a 2% year-on-year increase even as geopolitical tensions and..."

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• connectingtravel.com

• "International tourism continued its growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with global tourist arrivals rising 2% year-on-year to 307 million..."

  travtalkindia.com

• "The latest UN Tourism report reveals a 2% rise in global travel for Q1, highlighted by robust gains in Europe and Africa, despite geopolitical turbulence..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "International tourist arrivals grew 2 per cent over the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March."

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  ceoworld.biz

• "Some 307 million tourists travelled in the first quarter of 2026 – about 6 million more than in the same period in 2025 – according to the latest data from..."

  travelpress.com

• "International tourist arrivals rose 2% to 307 million in Q1 2026 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to UN Tourism."

  traveltomorrow.com

• "International tourism maintained its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with arrivals rising +2% despite disruption linked to the Middle East..."

  moodiedavittreport.com

• "Global international tourism reached 307 million arrivals in Q1 2026, up 2% year-on-year, despite the Middle East conflict dampening March growth and..."

  indexbox.io

• "International tourist arrivals reached 307 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 2% increase year-on-year, though the Middle East conflict has weighed on..."

  news.gtp.gr

• "Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Mauritius, and Tunisia drive African tourism growth despite the Middle East crisis, air travel disruptions, and global..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "May saw a return to more pronounced moves in global government bond markets, with most 10-year benchmark yields declining by double-digit basis points amid..."

  tradeweb.com

• "UN Tourism reports 307 million international arrivals in early 2026, with conflicts and higher costs influencing travel patterns and tourism growth."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "Morocco recorded a 24% increase in tourism receipts in the first quarter of 2026, placing it among the top-performing destinations globally, according to."

  en.hespress.com

• "UN Tourism reports about 307 million international travelers in Q1 2026, a 2% rise despite regional conflicts affecting performance."

  miragenews.com

• "International tourist arrivals increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, but the Middle East crisis, rising transportation costs…"

  tornosnews.gr

• "Global tourism is showing steady growth in early 2026, with international arrivals increasing by 2% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching roughly..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "International tourism growth rises 2% in Q1 2026 to 307 million arrivals despite Middle East disruption and rising travel costs, says UN Tourism."

  traveldailynews.com

• "According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the..."

  newsinamerica.com

• "(TITC) - According to a newly released Barometer report by UN Tourism, international tourist arrivals worldwide reached approximately 307 million in the..."

  vietnamtourism.gov.vn

• "Egypt reshapes Middle East tourism as Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman face declining arrivals amid regional turmoil."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "Serbia welcomed 180320 foreign tourists in April, up by 2% on the year, while their overnight stays edged down by an annual 0.2% to 474750, the statistical..."

  seenews.com

• "In Brief: International tourism increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 307 million travelers, but growth was slowed by the ongoing conflict..."

  hotelnewsresource.com

• "The war in Iran has sent tourism across the Middle East into a sharp decline, while arrivals elsewhere in the world continued to grow."

  skift.com

• "UN Tourism anticipates that the war in the Middle East will cut the growth rate of international tourist arrivals by one to two percentage points,..."

  democrata.es

• "Passenger numbers up 2% year-on-year, although air transport movements dipped. UK airport passenger numbers reached their highest level ever in the first..."

  flightglobal.com

• "International tourism rose 2% in Q1 2026 to 307M travellers despite geopolitical uncertainty; Europe and Africa led growth, Middle East fell sharply."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "UN Tourism data indicates about 307 million international travellers in Q1 2026, a 2% year-on-year increase."

  ftnnews.com

• "The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026."

  euronews.com

• "International tourism entered 2026 with cautious strength and real uncertainty. UN Tourism reported a 2% rise in international tourist arrivals during the..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) reported its Q1 2026 earnings, showcasing a revenue increase to $2.5 billion, surpassing forecasts by $60 million."

  investing.com

• "European tourism recorded a steady growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with overnight stays in tourist accommodation across the European Union…"

  tornosnews.gr

• "Europe and Africa drove growth, while travel to the Middle East dropped 14% in the first quarter of 2026."

  dfnionline.com

• "UK hotels see revenue rise but profit margins shrink as labor costs climb nearly twice as fast as TRevPAR, which grows only 2%. This margin squeeze affects..."

  hotel-online.com

• "Global travel demand rises in Q1 2026 with 2% growth in international tourist arrivals despite geopolitical uncertainty, signalling resilient tourism..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "UN Tourism reports a 2% rise in international arrivals in Q1 2026 while Middle East arrivals fell sharply due to regional crises."

  ttnworldwide.com

• "PVH Corp reported better-than-expected earnings for Q1 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.01, surpassing the forecast of $1.82."

  investing.com

• "UN Tourism anticipates that the war in the Middle East will cut the growth rate of international tourist arrivals by one to two percentage points,..."

  democrata.es

• "According to UN Tourism, 307 million travelers took an international trip in the first quarter of 2026, up 2% year over year. Growth remains positive..."

  visasnews.com

• "UN Tourism reported 307 million international travelers in Q1 2026, showing resilience in global travel despite the ongoing Middle East crisis and rising fuel costs."

  eturbonews.com

• "Despite disruptions caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March, international tourist traffic increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2026."

  haber.aero

• "Carrier Global beat Q1 2026 adjusted EPS estimates, with net sales rising 2% to $5.34 billion on strong data center cooling demand."

  tikr.com

• "Paraguay has overtaken New Zealand, El Salvador, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Palau, and several other nations to record unprecedented tourism growth in early 2026..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "According to Statistics Estonia, Estonia's gross domestic product increased by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025;..."

  estonianworld.com

• "The government published detailed legislation in scope for the UK-EU SPS Agreement on 9 March 2026, confirming that alignment with EU food, plant health and..."

  ibisworld.com

• "Canadian GDP came in sharply below expectations in Q1—edging down 0.1% (annualized rate) to mark a second consecutive quarterly decline following a 1%..."

  rbc.com

• "国連世界観光機関（UN Tourism）は6月2日、世界観光指標の2026年5月版に関する資料を発表しました。 同発表によると、2026年第1四半期（1〜3月）の国際観光客到着数は前年..."

  honichi.com

• "Despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East, International tourist arrivals grew 2% over the first quarter of 2026, according to the United..."

  travelindustrytoday.com

• "More expensive travel coupled with uncertainty about air connectivity, could redirect demand towards closer tourism destinations while also affecting..."

  zawya.com

• "Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the top ten fastest-growing tourist destinations globally, recording a 37% rise in international arrivals in the first..."

  kun.uz

• "Lighthouse OTA and metasearch data shows domestic hotel search share across G20 nations rose 3.4 points YoY in Q1 2026, with North America leading the shift..."

  hospitalitynet.org

• "Morocco surges in global tourism rankings, attracting 19.8 million visitors and generating $14.8 billion. Explore the strategy behind North Africa's travel..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "Vietnam's tourism sector grew by 12.4% in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing both regional and global averages, according to data from the United Nations..."

  e.vnexpress.net

• "The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month."

  aol.com

• "Travel And Tour World urges readers to read the full story as international tourism surges to historic levels in Q1 2026. With 307 million travelers,..."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "International tourism showed 'continued resilience' in the first quarter of 2026, with a 2% increase in arrivals, according to new data released by UN."

  travelgossip.co.uk

• "Italy Inc. does not stop. The conflict in the Persian Gulf, geopolitical tensions, the risk of new energy price hikes, and an increasingly unstable..."

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• "The U.S. hotel industry's 2026 outlook has improved significantly, with expected RevPAR growth revised from a decline to 2.8%."

  travelweekly.com

• "Marriott International beat Q1 estimates with $2.72 adjusted EPS, raised RevPAR guidance, and confirmed the World Cup adds 30 to 35 basis points to..."

  tikr.com

• "US travelers are choosing Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Bahamas as rising costs fuel a tourism boom across the Americas."

  travelandtourworld.com

• "Public listed companies and small businesses are prioritising cost optimisation amidst rising expenses and economic volatility."

  nst.com.my

• "According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the..."

  travelmole.com

• "UN Tourism reports international arrivals hit 307M in Q1 2026, but rising travel costs and geopolitical tensions slowed March growth."

  sunstar.com.ph