Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"
Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
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
New figures released ahead of the world's largest travel trade fair in Berlin point to a return to stable global growth in single digits. South America stands out with an 11% jump, while business travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels
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
ITB Berlin will take place in early March 2026 at full capacity, with exhibitions from 160 countries, and of course, an emphasis on AI in the tourism sector. What else awaits at the world's largest tourism event?
