Tourism news today

Here are some of the latest tourism news stories from around the world:

1. New Zealand's Tourism Industry Hit by COVID-19: New Zealand's tourism industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with international visitor numbers down by 75% compared to the same period last year. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)

2. Dubai to Host World Expo 2025: Dubai has been selected to host the World Expo 2025, a six-month event expected to attract millions of visitors from around the world. (Source: The National)

3. Cruise Industry Sees Surge in Demand: The global cruise industry is experiencing a surge in demand, with many cruise lines reporting record bookings and increased passenger numbers. (Source: Cruise Industry News)

4. Sri Lanka's Tourism Industry Recovering: Sri Lanka's tourism industry is slowly recovering after a series of terrorist attacks in 2019, with visitor numbers up by 10% in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: The Island)

5. New Theme Park to Open in China: A new theme park, "Wanda Nanchang", is set to open in Nanchang, China, featuring attractions inspired by Chinese mythology and folklore. (Source: China Daily)

6. Iceland's Tourism Industry Faces Challenges: Iceland's tourism industry is facing challenges due to a shortage of accommodation and transportation, with many visitors struggling to find places to stay and get around. (Source: The Reykjavik Grapevine)

7. Thailand's Tourism Industry Sees Growth: Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing growth, with visitor numbers up by 10% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. (Source: The Nation)

8. New Luxury Hotel to Open in Paris: A new luxury hotel, "The Peninsula Paris", is set to open in the French capital, featuring 200 rooms and suites, as well as a rooftop bar and restaurant. (Source: Luxury Travel Magazine)

9. Cuba's Tourism Industry Sees Growth: Cuba's tourism industry is experiencing growth, with visitor numbers up by 15% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. (Source: Travel Weekly)

10. New Theme Park to Open in Japan: A new theme park, "Tokyo DisneySea", is set to open in Tokyo, Japan, featuring attractions inspired by Disney's classic films and characters. (Source: Japan Today)

These are just a few of the latest tourism news stories from around the world. I hope you find them interesting!