Several countries decided to implement the tourist tax. The tax has to be paid on arrival, on departure, and during the payment for accommodation. The money will be used to develop the touristic sector and improve the overall ecological state.

Tourism in Russia showed a significant increase as a result of the World Cup 2018 and the interest in Crimea. The most popular destinations are Moscow, Krasnodar Region, Crimea, Saint Petersburg, and Vladimir Region.

Medical tourism is blossoming in Turkey. By the end of 2018, the country will receive not less than $1.5 billion of income, while the number of medical tourists will reach a half of the million.

World tourism showed the 6% growth in the first six months of 2018, almost reaching the record level of 2017 when the overall growth reached 7%.

Driverless buses in Dubai: Smarty City Platform plan, testing innovative transportation on the roads of the emirate, agreements with developers.