New and higher tourism taxes in Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, and Barcelona are adding per-night or entry costs to short breaks. Find out how much Europe's most visited cities charge now
Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth
With tens of millions of visitors, massive investment in culture, the opening of new museums and breaking records in the hotel and events industry, Abu Dhabi continues to establish its position as a leading international destination
Virgin Galactic launches a limited spaceflight ticket sale, marking a new phase in commercial space tourism and future flight expansion plans. "An astronaut journey that heightens your potential for a lifetime back on earth"
Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax from April 2026, with visitors now paying up to €12 per night as authorities aim to fund housing and tourism policies
The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must
Kyriakos Kotsogoulos, Deputy Governor of the Island of Crete, in a special interview with PassportNews: "When compared to last year's orders, we see a clear decline." And the optimistic forecast for the summer: "Everyone is working towards a good, quiet summer"
Over 8.4 million passengers visited Greek ports on 6,129 cruises last year, with the industry continuing to strengthen. Will the regional crisis in the Middle East affect the 2026 figures?
The Thai Ministry of Tourism is offering special discounts on hotels in major cities and announcing immigration relief for travelers who cannot leave the country
"Shining the spotlight on our outstanding tourism": English Tourism Week runs from March 13–22, celebrating the tourism sector’s role in jobs, communities, and economic growth across England; the government plans to attract 50 million visitors a year by 2030
