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Tourists enjoying the crystal-clear waters and white-washed buildings of a Greek island village during peak summer season.

Greek Tourism Leads Europe in Q2: +38% Arrivals, +64% Receipts per ETC Report

Greece recorded the strongest growth among European destinations in the second quarter, with international arrivals up 38% and tourism receipts surging 64% year-on-year.

12 Jul 2026

Egyptian officials announce a LE 50 billion tourism financing initiative to expand hotel capacity across major tourist destin

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Egypt Launches EGP 50 Billion Tourism Financing Initiative to Boost Hotel Capacity

Egypt offers LE 50 billion in subsidized loans to tourism companies, targeting hotel expansion in key governorates with priority for Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, Red Sea, and South Sinai.

12 Jul 2026

Sharjah SEWA office building with utility infrastructure and tourism business district in background.

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Sharjah SEWA Launches Utility Relief Package for Tourism Businesses Through August 2026

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority introduces bill payment extensions, fee waivers and instalment plans to support tourism establishments and boost investment.

12 Jul 2026

Greek tourism board and Mastercard representatives discuss data analytics partnership at conference table.

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GNTO and Mastercard Expand Data-Driven Tourism Partnership

The collaboration aims to enhance destination marketing and visitor insights through shared analytics.

11 Jul 2026

Turkish hotel with modern architecture overlooking a coastal city during daytime.

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Türkiye Ministry Targets Price Hikes After Deposit Fee Update

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism aims to increase hotel prices following a revision to the deposit fee system for tourism facilities.

11 Jul 2026

Long queues of vehicles and travelers waiting at the Evzoni border crossing between Greece and North Macedonia during biometr

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Greek border biometric rollout causes hours-long queues, tourism backlash

Long lines at Evzoni crossing with North Macedonia as EU Entry-Exit System adds 2-3 minutes per check; hoteliers report occupancy drop.

10 Jul 2026

Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouli speaks at a tourism investment conference announcing new incentives and development plans.

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Egypt PM pledges incentives to boost tourism investment, hotel capacity

Prime Minister Madbouli announces new facilitations for investors, including streamlined approvals and development plans for North Sinai and Red Sea areas.

08 Jul 2026

Jochem-Jan Sleiffer appointed as Hilton's Area President for Middle East, Africa and Turkey region.

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Hilton Appoints Jochem-Jan Sleiffer as Area President for Middle East, Africa & Turkey

Rudi Jagersbacher steps down after 40 years; Sleiffer to lead growth strategy from January 2020.

08 Jul 2026

Greek coastal town with Mediterranean architecture overlooking turquoise waters during golden hour sunset.

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Greece Targets Year-Round Tourism as FDI in Hospitality Surges

Enterprise Greece CEO Marinos Giannopoulos outlines government priorities to extend the tourist season and attract investment in wellness, senior living and medical tourism.

08 Jul 2026

Regional tourism plummets as geopolitical tensions and travel warnings deter visitors across Middle Eastern destinations.

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Middle East Tourism Slump Deepens as Cross-Border Strikes and Travel Advisories Hit Qatar, Turkey, UAE, Saudi

Geopolitical tensions and safety warnings drive sharp declines in visitor numbers across the region, with some countries reporting drops of up to 40%.

07 Jul 2026

Empty airport terminal with minimal travelers and departure boards showing cancelled flights during off-peak hours.

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Cyprus, Turkey, UAE, Israel, Greece, India Face Sharp Inbound Tourism Decline Summer 2026

Flight cuts, rising airfares and geopolitical tensions drive double-digit drops in arrivals across key Mediterranean and Middle Eastern destinations.

06 Jul 2026

Russian tourists walking through Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, the top source of visitors to Türkiye in 2025.

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Russia Leads Türkiye's 64 Million-Visitor Record in 2025, Generating $65.2 bn in Revenue

Russia's 6.9 million arrivals overtook Germany and the UK in 2025 as Türkiye shattered tourism records across visitor numbers and revenue.

04 Jul 2026