Machu Picchu has been awarded top honors in the Best Vacations 2026 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, one of the most influential tourism rankings in the United States. The iconic Peruvian site received the Gold Badge, recognizing it as the best destination in Central and South America.

In the national ranking, the Balearics trail Catalonia (20.3%), Andalusia (17.8%), Madrid (14.8%), the Valencian Community (10.9%), and the Canary Islands, which continue to dominate demand.

According to Global Traveler magazine, Greece has been named the Best Tourism Destination for American travelers for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition was announced as part of the GT Tested Reader Survey Awards 2025, one of the travel industry’s most established reader-voted awards.

By the end of the year, Thailand is expected to welcome an additional 100,000 visitors from the UK, further strengthening this growth.

The White House has issued a new update to the U.S. travel ban list, adding Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. Under the revised measures, citizens from both countries will face entry restrictions when traveling to the United States.

Rome will introduce a tourist fee to visit the Fontana di Trevi, charging €2 (approximately $2.35) per person. The measure will come into effect on February 1 as a response to severe overcrowding at one of Italy’s most visited landmarks.