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
Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Rome with daily nonstop flights from July 2026, supporting tourism, business, and travel between the UAE and Italy
France once again smashes tourism records with 102 million visitors and €77.5 billion in revenue in 2025. Rising spending and global demand confirm the European country's unmatched travel appeal
The airline, hotel and tourism organizations in the United States have issued a special request to the US Congress to prevent harm to passengers during spring break and major summer events; they warn of long wait times and billions in damage to the economy
Inbound tourism to the Czech Republic is growing at a dizzying pace: the number of tourist overnight stays has soared, while the volume of activity is higher than the pre-Corona peak levels
