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Rio de Janeiro recorded a historic peak in international tourism for January 2026, welcoming 289,255 foreign visitors, a 17% increase from the previous year.

Tourist ranches near Puerto Madryn in Patagonia offer sustainable rural tourism and wildlife visits, attracting more foreign than domestic visitors.

Over 100 million foreign visitors traveled to France in 2026, solidifying its status as the world's top tourist destination.

China aims to attract foreign tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday to boost spending and drive economic growth after a slowdown.

Latvia experienced a 4.5% increase in guests at tourist accommodations in 2025 compared to the previous year, with significant growth in foreign visitors.

In 2025, Latvia saw a 4.5% increase in guests served in tourist accommodations compared to the previous year, with a notable rise in foreign visitors.

In January, the number of foreign visitors to Japan decreased for the first time in four years, primarily due to a significant reduction in travelers from China.

In 2025, nearly 4.6 million foreign tourists visited Estonia, spending an estimated 1.5 billion euros, although the average stay has shortened, indicating a rise in day trips.

The number of foreign tourists in Estonia grew by five percent last year, totaling approximately 3.7 million visitors.

Latvians comprised the largest group of foreign visitors to Tartu in 2022, according to Statistics Estonia.

The Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs has initiated an electronic visa system for Brazilian citizens entering Mexico as visitors, allowing only one entry by air and no work permits.

A record number of foreign visitors in December concluded a successful year for accommodation businesses in Northern Norway and Svalbard, according to a press release from the Norwegian Business Confederation (NHO).

Apartment hotels equipped with condo-like amenities are gaining traction in Japan's hotel market, catering to long-term stays for foreign visitors and families.

Disney reported increased spending by visitors at its parks but warned that declining foreign tourist numbers could impact its US theme parks.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the recent price hikes for foreign visitors at the Louvre and Versailles, questioning whether access to cultural heritage should have different costs for different visitors.

Spain has reached a new record of 97 million foreign visitors, positioning itself as a competitor to France, although it ranks behind France in terms of international travel for 2025.

Spain registered another record year in 2025 for foreign visitor arrivals, reaching 97 million but falling short of the expected 100 million tourists.

Starting February 1, foreign visitors will be required to pay two euros to see the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome, which attracts over 30,000 visitors daily.

Foreign tourism in the country is slowing down, making the goal of 100 million visitors by 2025 increasingly unlikely, despite an increase in tourism spending to 126.7 billion euros.

Turkey's tourism sector saw a marginal year-on-year increase in foreign visitors, aided by Russian and German tourists, while there was a notable decline from Arab nations and India.

The German Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory warning citizens about the risk of terrorist attacks in Turkey, advising to avoid large gatherings, squares, and tourist attractions.