Tourism

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

May 11-13: European leaders, researchers, and industry experts gather in Varna for the ESPA HealthXchange Summit 2026, highlighting the future of health tourism, balneology, and longevity science

Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers

Greece officially kicks off its tourist season with popular summer destinations including Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, and more. Discover the best beach escapes and cultural highlights across the Greek islands and Athens

Greece's tourism research institute INSETE published a detailed report on tourism to Greece last year: almost 38 million visitors and more than 23 billion euros in revenue. On the other hand: a worrying decline in the length of stay of tourists. And where did most of the visitors come from?

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

After a freezing, snowy winter, New York shed its heavy coats and donned a particularly colorful spring with perfect weather. We set off on a journey through millions of flowers at Macy's, pop-up shops in SoHo, and one bowl of ramen that transported us to Japan. Travel alert: You're going to fall in love with the city all over again

Amid a surge in inbound tourism and worsening labor shortages: Japan has launched its first airport trial of humanoid robots to support baggage handling and operations, tackling workforce shortages in aviation

The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?

For the first time since 2013: The European Union has approved the establishment of a working group to formulate Montenegro's Accession Treaty, an advanced stage in the process of welcoming the country to the European family. What does this mean for travelers?

Travel website Expedia has ranked the world's most aging destinations for vacation searches. In first place: an Italian gem in Sardinia that you probably haven't visited yet. And which Greek island managed to make it into the top five?

Dubai's Ministry of Communications has announced the reopening of the "Global Village", one of the city's most prominent and popular attractions that was closed due to the war. All the details and the exact reopening time on Monday, April 20, 2026

€500 might not sound like much in 2026, but in travel terms, it can still go surprisingly far, if you know where to go and how to spend it

From crystal-clear beaches to rich history and vibrant towns, Rhodes remains one of Greece’s most complete and accessible island getaways

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

Amid regional challenges: Dubai launches a billion-dirham stimulus package, announcing hotel fee deferrals and broad relief for businesses for 3 months

This is not a belated April Fools' PRANK: win a 10-day Iceland trip, $50,000, and global exposure by submitting your worst photo fails TO THIS AIRLINE before April 30, 2026

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

A new rail journey from London to the Baltic States combines luxury trains, ferries, and cultural experiences, no flights required

Korean Air has released its 2026 cherry blossom map, highlighting top viewing spots across Seoul, Busan and Jeju as blooms begin across South Korea