"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
Starting later this year, visitors to Cologne Cathedral will pay an entrance fee to help cover rising maintenance and security costs, while worshippers remain free
Flights across the Middle East and Gulf remain disrupted due to military tensions. If you’re stranded in Doha, Dubai, or nearby cities, here are 5 simple and free things you can still do this weekend
For many years, the world's largest international tourism fair, ITB, has been held in early March in Berlin. Next year, the date will move. Here is the new schedule, and the reason behind the change
Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend getaway in Athens? Explore Lycabettus Hill, Kifisia, nearby islands, National Gardens, and rooftop bars for a unique experience
With the winds of war in the Middle East in the background, 5,601 exhibitors from 166 countries participated in the world's largest tourism fair ITB, which closed in Berlin. Despite the challenges of air travel due to the situation, organizers say the number of visitors remained similar to last year
It's official: the official host country of the world's largest tourism fair in 2027 will be the Maldives, the beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean
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
Agentic AI Predicts a Paradigm Shift
'El Marigalante' tourist ship sank off the coast of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico with no passengers on board, due to a failure in the pump system; all crew members were safely rescued
Three and a half decades after breaking away from the Soviet Union, Lithuania has transformed into a vibrant, Westernized country with a lively capital city. Explore Vilnius' history, culture, attractions, and buzzing nightlife
Prague's airport recorded almost 1.9 million passengers in August, positioning the Czech capital as a top European destination. Leading cities include London, Antalya, and Amsterdam
A Celebration of Aviation and Tourism: Leaders from the aviation and tourism industries, ambassadors, and hundreds of guests gathered at the Sheraton Grand Hotel for Passport Group's 'Person of the Year' Gala. Catch a glimpse of the memorable moments and hear from attendees who reflected, 'This was the most challenging year we've ever known.' Happy New Year!
Key industry figures and diplomats gathered in Tel Aviv to celebrate the Passport Group's People of the Year. Discover the key moments
Tourist numbers in Santorini are plummeting
Tourism Returns, Businesses Reopen
Historic Agreement Enhances Cooperation
“Festival of Light” at the Thai Ambassador’s residence highlights record tourism: 254,212 Israelis visited YTD (+59%), expected to top 300,000 this year
