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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

The Rio Carnival ends with the most glittering event of the year, Greece celebrates with a particularly colorful day, and Nice awaits you with lights the likes of which you have probably never seen. The end of February is the peak of Carnival season, so here are the 3 most worthwhile events in the world taking place in the coming days