Tourism Trends

The Malta Tourism Authority has joined WTTC as a Destination Partner, strengthening global tourism cooperation before the October 2026 Valletta summit

Saudi company Qiddiya plans to build a huge complex in Cergy-Pontoise with up to three major entertainment centers, hotels, attractions, culture and sports

Over 1.15 million applications were submitted to the Greek government lottery for 2026-2027, which sends winners on vacations partially funded by the state

Abu Dhabi launches Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, reuniting Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, Real Madrid and Dubai on September 18-19 at the Etihad Arena on Bays Island

Greek tourism continues to break records. Revenues jumped 14.8% in the first half of 2026, with €8.8 billion coming into the country between January and June

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the marina in Agios Nikolaos, which includes new moorings, electricity and renewable energy infrastructure, and accessibility upgrades

Europe captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, with Southern Europe leading demand as millions head abroad for summer holidays

July provided another impressive figure for Greek tourism, with 6.9 million passengers at the 14 airports operated by Fraport Greece. Since the start of the year, traffic went up 5.4%

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov is advancing a new strategy to strengthen air connectivity and tourism growth, with Israel among the key international markets targeted for expanded activity

Despite a projected decline in 2026, the Middle East is expected to become the fastest-growing Travel & Tourism region over the next decade

From the Blue Lagoon to Positano, many viral travel spots that look flawless online often disappoint in real life. The reasons? They're overcrowded and they offer filtered expectations. More travelers are, therefore, turning to quieter, more meaningful trips

Stargazing: Once taken for granted, dark skies are now a travel magnet for tourists seeking meteor showers, auroras, eclipses, and remote destinations free from light pollution

The tourism platform Tripadvisor has published its list of top destinations for 2026. Rankings highlight Bali, London, Dubai, and New York, based on traveler reviews across hotels, food, and attractions

American Express publishes leading trends ahead of the peak tourist season. So what is "Bleisure," which Greek island is the star of the summer, and are you ready to travel alone on vacation? Here are the main points of the research