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DestinationMorocco to overtake Egypt as Africa’s top tourist destination
Morocco is on course to break tourism records in 2024, with nearly 16 million visitors by November—a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The country is now to surpass Egypt as...
DestinationState of emergency declared in California
A state of emergency was declared after a case of H5N1 (Avian Influenza) was seen in a person living in the US state of California.
DestinationRussia may ease visa regime for business tourists
This prospect was voiced by Dmitry Vakhrukov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, noting that the BRICS countries aspire to occupy up to 60% of the total volume of...
DestinationThree new tourist routes in the Ungheni region
In 2024, the Ungheni region will enrich its tourist offer with three new tourist routes: “Pe meleagurile Movilei Măgura”, “Bucovina Basarabeană” and “De la Prut la Movila Măgura”, developed by the...
DestinationBulgaria and Romania included in Schengen
Bulgaria and Romania have become full members of Schengen, the visa-free travel area of the European Union (EU).
DestinationAnti-tourism protestors destroy hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife
Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing.
DestinationEurope’s most Instagrammable cities
Searches for ‘where to travel in 2025’ have risen 5,000 per cent, as visitors seek Instagrammable destinations.
DestinationRussian tourist flow to the Maldives to break record in 2024
According to the Maldives' migration statistics, 204,903 Russians visited this state during the 11 months of 2024, which is 6.9% more than in the same months of the previous year (191,617).
DestinationGreece expects record tourism revenue of 22 bln Euros
Greece expects record tourism revenues of about 22 billion euros ($23.24 billion)this year, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Tuesday, around a 10% rise from 2023.
DestinationJapan eyes new travel taxes
Local governments in Japan are considering travel taxes as a means to fund tourism-related policies and infrastructure, while also addressing the issue of overtourism.
DestinationThis map reveals the most dangerous destinations in the world for travellers
As the new travel year approaches, many wonder where it will be safe to travel in 2025 and in which areas extra caution is advised. The interactive Risk Map 2025, created by Safeture in...
DestinationTourism revenue in Spain will exceed 200 Million euros in 2024
The turnover of tourism companies in Spain will exceed 200,000 million euros, “which will represent a historic contribution to the GDP of over 13%,” as pointed out today by Juan Molas, president...
DestinationOutbound travel industry central to unlocking UK growth
The Travel Association reveal the UK’s outbound travel industry generated £51.6bn1 for the UK economy in 2023 – an increase of 5% from 2019’s figure of £49bn2.
DestinationItaly bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties
Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.
DestinationItalian village offers $1 homes to Americans upset by the US election result
While many communities around the world have been wondering what to make of Donald Trump’s presidential re-election, a village on the Italian island of Sardinia has sniffed a potential opportunity.
DestinationAirbnb requests that Barcelona review the restrictions on tourist apartments
Ten years after the moratorium was approved, the company argues that the measure has been ineffective.
DestinationA daily visitor limit has been imposed on the ancient city of Pompeii
In the ancient city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius about 2 thousand years ago, a restriction decision was taken due to the increase in visitor density. It was...
DestinationLondon discusses tourist tax
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that he is open to the idea of imposing a tourist tax on the city's hotels and will consider this issue.
DestinationSuper typhoon in the Philippines: 1.2 million evacuated
About 1.2 million people were evacuated in the Philippines due to Super Typhoon Man-Yi.
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Abu Dhabi awarded excellence in destination management
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Morocco to overtake Egypt as Africa’s top tourist destination
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State of emergency declared in California
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Russia may ease visa regime for business tourists
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Three new tourist routes in the Ungheni region
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Bulgaria and Romania included in Schengen
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Anti-tourism protestors destroy hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife
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Europe’s most Instagrammable cities
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Russian tourist flow to the Maldives to break record in 2024
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Greece expects record tourism revenue of 22 bln Euros
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Japan eyes new travel taxes
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This map reveals the most dangerous destinations in the world for travellers
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Tourism revenue in Spain will exceed 200 Million euros in 2024
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Outbound travel industry central to unlocking UK growth
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Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties
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Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans upset by the US election result
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Airbnb requests that Barcelona review the restrictions on tourist apartments
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A daily visitor limit has been imposed on the ancient city of Pompeii
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London discusses tourist tax
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