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DestinationAustralia issues detention orders for tourists who violate visa regulations
Australia is tightening immigration policies, announcing that tourists who overstay their visas will face detention and deportation to curb rising visa violations.
DestinationTravellers become different people when on holiday
A new survey reveals that 61% of travellers deliberately change their behavior while on holiday, often making choices they would never consider at home.
DestinationSpain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus
Spain is on course to welcome 100 million international visitors this year, but amid concerns over mass tourism, the country is rethinking how it manages continued growth.
DestinationDubai’s tourism sector has reached its highest number of visitors since February
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism is hosting more than 300 international travel professionals from over 40 countries as part of the “ATM Hosted Buyers Program.”
DestinationSpain experienced the hottest summer in its history during the 2026 season
The Spanish Meteorological Institute reported that the summer of 2026 was the hottest in the past 65 years.
DestinationJustin Trudeau as headline speaker for Malta Global Summit
WTTC announced that Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, will be a headline speaker at its 26th Global Summit taking place between 7–9 October 2026.
DestinationeasyJet holidays launches winter 2027 package holidays
easyJet holidays has launched its winter 2027 holidays, with great-value beach and city breaks now available to book for travel between 1 November 2027 – 31 March 2028.
DestinationFrance experienced its hottest summer since weather records began in 1900
Monique Barbut, France’s Minister of Ecological Transition, announced that the country had experienced its hottest summer since weather records began in 1900.
DestinationThailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellers
European Union passport holders will see visa-free stays in Thailand slashed from the middle of September.
DestinationBelgium experienced its hottest summer on record
The Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (RMI) reported that the country experienced its hottest summer on record.
DestinationEU tourism nights up by 1.7% in first half of 2026
EU tourist accommodations recorded 1.32 billion overnight stays in the first half of 2026, driven by a 2.5% increase in foreign visitors.
DestinationSpain breaks tourism record: 58.1 million visitors by July
Spain welcomed 58.1 million foreign visitors between January and July, 4.6% more than a year ago. Tourist spending rose 7.8% to a record €82.05 billion.
DestinationThe German travel industry now needs tangible relief
DRV President Albin Loidl urged political leaders to provide tangible relief for the German travel industry and ensure vacations remain affordable for citizens.
Destination68% of travellers say a ‘skillcation’ could be life-changing
A new survey reveals that nearly half of Americans are interested in taking a 'skillcation', combining culinary learning and digital detoxes for a life-changing trip.
DestinationReservations for the 2027 solar eclipse in Spain are fully booked
Accommodation prices in southern Spain are soaring and bookings are surging ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, with some hotels already halting reservations.
DestinationTravel to Japan and South Korea is up by as much as 30%
Japan and South Korea rank among the Far East’s most popular destinations, thanks to their unique atmospheres that blend deep-rooted cultural heritage with modern life.
DestinationeasyJet holidays launches new package holidays to Croatian coastal gems
Package holiday provider easyJet holidays has expanded its Croatia programme with the launch of new package holidays to the coastal destinations of Opatija and Zadar.
DestinationMalta Tourism Authority joins the WTTC as a Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Malta Tourism Authority as a Destination Partner.
DestinationThailand's foreign tourist arrivals drop by 2.9%
Thailand recorded 19.76 million foreign visitor arrivals from Jan 1 to Aug 15, a 2.91 percent year-on-year decline, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
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Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027
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Australia issues detention orders for tourists who violate visa regulations
Sep 21Destination
Travellers become different people when on holiday
Sep 17Destination
Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus
Sep 16Destination
Dubai’s tourism sector has reached its highest number of visitors since February
Sep 14Destination
Spain experienced the hottest summer in its history during the 2026 season
Sep 14Destination
Justin Trudeau as headline speaker for Malta Global Summit
Sep 10Destination
easyJet holidays launches winter 2027 package holidays
Sep 4Destination
France experienced its hottest summer since weather records began in 1900
Sep 4Destination
Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellers
Sep 3Destination
Belgium experienced its hottest summer on record
Sep 3Destination
EU tourism nights up by 1.7% in first half of 2026
Sep 2Destination
Spain breaks tourism record: 58.1 million visitors by July
Sep 2Destination
The German travel industry now needs tangible relief
Sep 2Destination
68% of travellers say a ‘skillcation’ could be life-changing
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Reservations for the 2027 solar eclipse in Spain are fully booked
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Travel to Japan and South Korea is up by as much as 30%
Aug 28Destination
easyJet holidays launches new package holidays to Croatian coastal gems
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Malta Tourism Authority joins the WTTC as a Destination Partner
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