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”
Trade teacups for thrill rides, wine bars, and epic live shows at Efteling, Tivoli Gardens, Ferrari World, or Therme Bucharest. From fairytale forests to high-speed thrills, these theme parks prove grown-up fun goes far beyond cartoon rides
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
Ranking company Henley & Partners has published the list of countries with the most desirable residency permits in the world. Who came in first place? You won't be particularly surprised
ACI World's ASQ Customer Experience Awards recognize the world's best airports based on feedback from millions of passengers. Which airports lead the way in cleanliness or easiest journey?
Unusual snowstorm forces New York to shut down traffic, cancel schools, and suspend public services until Monday at noon New York time. The state of emergency will last five days unless lifted earlier. The storm is also expected to disrupt aviation operations
