tourism


Happy Passports Index Revealed: Where Does Your Country Rank?

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The Happy Passports Index ranks 50 countries on everything from life satisfaction and civil liberties to passport streng... Read more

Santorini Seeks Year-round Tourism By Promoting Gastronomy, Wine And Culture

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The popular Aegean island, having first regulated cruise tourism, is now implementing a plan to increase winter arrivals... Read more

76% Of Europeans Plan To Travel This Autumn Or Winter – Heres Where They Want To Go

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New research by the European Travel Commission finds that more Europeans have autumn and winter travel plans, with remot... Read more

How Is Travel And Tourism Success Measured? This New Index Aims To Shake Things Up

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The new power, efficiency and opportunity indices from the World Travel & Tourism Council look at economic strength,... Read more

Italy's Luxury Tourism Sector Hits €10.4bn, But 25 Provinces Lack Five-star Hotels

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Five-star hotels have more than doubled overnight stays since 2008. Rome leads the ranking, but luxury tourism remains c... Read more

European Commission Launches The EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy: Heres What You Need To Know

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The EU’s first Sustainable Tourism Strategy aims to make Europe’s travel sector more competitive, help manage visito... Read more

Revealed: The Most Affordable European Ski Resorts To Try This Winter

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Nine of the 10 lowest-cost ski destinations are in France, while Switzerland, Austria and Italy dominate the other end o... Read more

Cheek Kisses, Shoes Off And Punctuality: European Social Etiquette Rules Travellers Should Know

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From taking your shoes off indoors to being on time, a new survey reveals the social etiquette rules that travellers sho... Read more

A Trip To The Philippines Offers Hidden Gems, Slow Food And Colourful Events

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Beyond its capital Manila, the Philippines offers travellers a menu of slow food, coastal activities and festivals not t... Read more

How Greece Aims To Become A Year-round Destination As It Looks Beyond Its Beaches And Islands

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From mountain escapes and wine trails to wellness retreats and city breaks, the country is hoping to draw visitors beyon... Read more

Kerala Beyond The Backwaters: Why You Should Book An Ayurvedic-led Wellness Stay In 2027

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The Indian state is encouraging visitors to discover ayurveda on their next visit, and to also come for Onam, a traditio... Read more

Global Travel To Hit Record 1.57 Billion Arrivals In 2026 – With European Arrivals Up 5%

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According to a new report released at WTM London, international travel is set to reach a new high in 2026 despite confli... Read more

Top Destinations And Most Bookings: Where Did Europeans Travel To In 2026?

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Data released by eDreams ODIGEO has revealed the online travel agency’s most-booked destinations for European travelle... Read more

Abandon Ship! Around 200 Cruise For Life Passengers Stranded In Cambodia

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US-based operator Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations due to an ‘extraordinary’ rise in fuel costs since t... Read more

The Pact That Aims To Return Tourism's Wealth To Residents

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A movement born in Malta wants to change tourism rules by involving hotels in local community life, returning visitors' ... Read more

Europe To Remain The Powerhouse Of Global Travel For The Next Decade, New Report Predicts

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What will shape Europe’s tourism industry over the next 10 years? A new study predicts the continent’s appeal will c... Read more

Discovering Almaty: Mountain Mornings, Street Art And Market Flavours

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Kazakhstan’s former capital marked its birthday with music, markets and apple fairs. Beyond the celebrations, mountain... Read more

Greece Tourism: August 2026 Arrivals Up 2.6%, With Foreign Visitors Leading Growth

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Arrivals reached 7.43 million and overnight stays 34.69 million, with short-stay rentals up 5.2%, compared with just 1.5... Read more

Lisbon Named Europe's Best City And Cruise Destination For 2026

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Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, prese... Read more

Hospitality Is The Key: Porto Tops Ranking As Europe's Friendliest City, With Lisbon Close Behind

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Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers. Porto was voted Europe's friendliest city, with... Read more