Bangladesh, June 9 -- International tourism continues to show resilience in 2026, with global arrivals rising 2 percent in the first quarter despite ongoing geopolitical and economic pressures, according to the latest UN Tourism report.

Around 307 million people travelled internationally between January and March, an increase of roughly six million compared to the same period last year. However, growth is expected to remain moderate as the Middle East conflict, higher fuel prices, and rising travel costs weigh on global demand.

Despite these challenges, several destinations recorded strong gains as travel patterns shift. Paraguay led global growth with a 46 percent increase in arrivals, followed by New Caledonia (+45 percent), El Salva...