tourism


Greece's Famous Shipwreck Beach To Be Extended To Save Its Iconic Wreck

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Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generation... Read more

Travel To Europe Continues To Grow In 2026 With Greece, Italy And Malta Leading The Way

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Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, accordi... Read more

Have Your Say And Nominate The 7 Contemporary Wonders Of The World

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of t... Read more

Andros Routes: Paths Leading To The Island's Natural And Cultural Heritage

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The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team. Read more

Italy Tops European Tourism In 2026 With A Busy Summer In Sight

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Visitor numbers increased during the first half of 2026, driven primarily by international tourists. Tourism Minister Gi... Read more

Extreme Weather, Conflicts And Responsible Tourism: How Travel Is Changing In 2026

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Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report. Read more

Cyprus: Only 23% Of Tourist Accommodation Is Fully Licensed, Deputy Tourism Minister Responds

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The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only... Read more

This Steam Railway That Travels Through The Swiss Alps Is Celebrating Its 100th Anniversary

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The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwa... Read more

Is Talking About 'slow Tourism' Elitist, Or Just The Sector's Latest Trend?

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Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental ... Read more

Cyprus Tourism Revenues Fell By More Than 35% In April As A Result Of The War

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Despite an initially expected downturn, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said tourism in Cyprus had returned to a "... Read more

Barcelona Proposes To Nearly Triple Tourist Tax On Cruise Ship Passengers To €30 A Day

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The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked. Read more

Greece Records Strong Rise In Tourism Revenue And Arrivals In First Four Months Of 2026

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Greek tourism gathered significant momentum in the first four months of 2026, with travel revenues and arrivals far outs... Read more

Discover Lisbon Like A Local With Our Guide: Seven Insider Tips For Its Seven Hills

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Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps... Read more

Spain, Italy And France From The Sea: Inside One Of The World's Most Popular Cruises

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The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top Euro... Read more

Fortaleza And Recife, Europes Closest Brazil: Why They Attract More Travellers

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Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and... Read more

None Of Us Could Have Predicted This: Scottish Island Closes On Sundays After Visitor Surge

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After featuring in a BBC show, Ulva received “unprecedented interest” from holidaymakers, according to local ferry o... Read more

Meliá And Iberostar Quit Cuba: Trump's Ultimatum Leaves Spanish Hotel Groups Under Pressure

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Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing t... Read more

2026 World Cup Fuels Tourism Boom In North America With Canada In The Lead

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This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic bo... Read more

How To Travel This Summer Without Paying More For The Crisis In The Middle East

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More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to com... Read more

Spain, Italy Or France? Which Countries In Europe Attract The Most Tourists?

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The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing w... Read more