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
Israel Follows Emergency Protocols Amid Crisis
It's an open secret that Abu Dhabi, the symbol of luxury and tradition in the United Arab Emirates, is a little jealous of its younger, more vibrant, and more international sister to the north, Dubai. But in recent years, it's become increasingly clear that a turnaround is on the way, and the competition is going to be greater than ever. From Disney to the Guggenheim, these are the new attractions in the capital of the Emirates
PassportNews' broadcast studio is back at the heart of one of the biggest tourism events of the year on February 3-4. Coming to Expo Tel Aviv? Come say hello to us! Can't make it? Watch us live on the PassportNews website
The international tourism exhibition FITUR 2026 kicked off in a different format following the fatal train accident that took the lives of dozens a few days ago. Mexico was chosen as the exhibition's partner country
The world gathered in London for WTM, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Cyprus, and Slovakia standing out among dozens of impressive national pavilions
From Cairo to Tokyo, global tourism players showcase their latest developments at the World Travel Market fair in London this week. Key industry reports and high-level meetings define the week
More than 100,000 visitors from 190 countries, impressive Israeli presence, and a special sponsor: Everything you can expect at the world's largest tourism fair, coming March 4-6, 2025
