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Panama City just threw a massive community cookout to celebrate how tourism powers their local economy and brings neighbors together. During National Travel and Tourism Week, residents, business owners, and tourism workers gathered to honor the industry that generates over $300 million annually for their city. ##
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector grew 7.4% in 2025, nearly double the global average, now representing nearly half of the Middle East's entire tourism economy. The kingdom welcomed 28.9 million domestic visitors in early 2026 alone as ambitious new destinations take shape.
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector hit $178 billion in 2025, making it the largest tourism economy in the Middle East and growing at nearly double the global average. The kingdom now accounts for 46 percent of the region's entire tourism market.
A sweeping bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act was abruptly canceled this week after Republican lawmakers from tourism-heavy coastal districts pushed back. Over 275 organizations rallied against the legislation, and concerns about protecting sea turtles and Florida's $30 billion ecotourism economy helped stop the vote.
Guatemalan naval forces intercepted a vessel illegally transporting sailfish, protecting a species vital to both ocean health and the region's tourism economy. The operation highlights growing efforts across Central America to save marine life from commercial overfishing.