Travel & Food news · 30 October 2026
Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island Drives 40% Economic Growth as Visitor Surge Tops Full-Year Target
Phu Quoc welcomed 8.57 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 30.5%, with tourism revenue surpassing the island's full-year target ahead of schedule.
Argentina Logs Nine Consecutive Months of Tourism Growth as European Visitors Flock to Patagonia and Wine Country
Argentina has sustained nine straight months of international tourism growth in 2026, with Spanish, Italian, and German visitors averaging 16.8-day stays and driving hotel occupancy above 76%.
India's 14th International Tourism Mart Opens in Tawang, Showcasing Northeast to 43 Global Buyers
India's Ministry of Tourism inaugurated the 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh on 30 October, bringing 43 international buyers from 22 countries to promote the northeast's eight states.
Ecuador Slashes Tourism Tax to 8% for Four-Day Holiday Weekend to Boost Visitor Spending
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed a decree on 29 October cutting the tourism sales tax from 15% to 8% for the 31 October–3 November holiday weekend, covering hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies.
Vietnam Airlines Becomes First Asian Carrier to Win World's Best Culinary Airline, Ending Air France's Four-Year Reign
Vietnam Airlines claimed the World's Best Culinary Airline 2026 title at the World Culinary Awards, defeating Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways and ending Air France's consecutive winning streak dating back to 2022.