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LatestSigns that visa-free travel between Russia & China will become permanent
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced readiness to establish a permanent visa-free travel agreement with China during a recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
LatestPassenger ship carrying 279 people capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus
A passenger ship carrying 279 people sank off the coast of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus, prompting immediate search and rescue operations.
LatestWhy should chefs become managers?
The kitchen breeds natural leaders. Discover why today's top chefs are uniquely equipped to step out of the kitchen and into executive management roles.
LatestHundreds of tourists missing in Nepal
Nearly 600 tourists, including hundreds of foreigners, are reported missing in Nepal and Tibet following devastating floods in the Himalayan region.
LatestU.S. Court Halts Trump’s decision to suspend immigrant visas
A federal court in the U.S. has overturned the Trump administration’s regulation suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries.
LatestSpain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
LatestBus carrying Polish tourists crashes in Hungary: 12 Dead
Twelve passengers lost their lives when a bus carrying Polish tourists rolled off the road in Hungary.
LatestEurope’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double
The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.
LatestMillions of people watched the first total solar eclipse in Europe in 27 years
The first total solar eclipse in Europe in 27 years was watched by millions of people. The eclipse lasted the longest—approximately 2 minutes and 18 seconds—in western Iceland.
LatestAugust is the busiest time of the year for young travellers going on holiday abroad
With 44% of 18-24-year-olds planning overseas trips in August, ABTA shares essential advice for young travellers and parents to ensure safe, hassle-free holidays.
LatestSpain will implement border controls for travellers arriving from Italy
The Spanish government announced that, due to a dispute with Italy over irregular migration, it will implement border controls on flights and ships arriving from Italy until September 7.
LatestMiddle East travel & tourism faces temporary headwinds but remains the world's strongest long-term growth story
A new WTTC report projects a temporary 14.5% decline in Middle East tourism GDP for 2026, but forecasts the region to become the world's fastest-growing market by 2036.
Latest25.2m Brits get a taste for holidays at home in 2026
British travellers are deciding against a foreign holiday this summer, with millions choosing a staycation instead, new research has revealed.
LatestOver $1 Trillion investment in travel & tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
A new WTTC report reveals global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets like the US, China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
LatestLast-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
British travellers are increasingly booking last-minute summer getaways, with next-day bookings up 26% to popular destinations like Antalya and Mallorca.
LatestWTTC unveils seven principles to help destinations turn tourism growth into shared prosperity
The WTTC has released a new policy brief outlining seven principles to help destinations manage tourism growth and create lasting value for local communities.
LatestHe built a fake ancient theater and deceived tourists for 20 years
An Italian man has been jailed for fraud after charging tourists to visit a fake Roman amphitheater he built himself two decades ago.
LatestTUI Care Foundation launches TUI Colourful Cultures Amsterdam
New TUI Care Foundation initiative transforms Amsterdam’s iconic canal tours into platforms for cultural exchange, storytelling and underrepresented local voices.
Latest2.2 million expected to head off overseas for the “Great School Summer Getaway”
ABTA estimates that 2.2 million British holidaymakers will head overseas this weekend as all UK schools begin their summer break, with Spain and Turkey among the top choices.
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WTTC to host more than 200 leaders in Malta for landmark global summit
Sep 3Latest
Signs that visa-free travel between Russia & China will become permanent
Sep 1Latest
Passenger ship carrying 279 people capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus
Aug 31Latest
Why should chefs become managers?
Aug 28Latest
Hundreds of tourists missing in Nepal
Aug 27Latest
U.S. Court Halts Trump’s decision to suspend immigrant visas
Aug 25Latest
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Aug 21Latest
Bus carrying Polish tourists crashes in Hungary: 12 Dead
Aug 17Latest
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double
Aug 14Latest
Millions of people watched the first total solar eclipse in Europe in 27 years
Aug 13Latest
August is the busiest time of the year for young travellers going on holiday abroad
Aug 11Latest
Spain will implement border controls for travellers arriving from Italy
Aug 10Latest
Middle East travel & tourism faces temporary headwinds but remains the world's strongest long-term growth story
Aug 7Latest
25.2m Brits get a taste for holidays at home in 2026
Aug 7Latest
Over $1 Trillion investment in travel & tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
Aug 6Latest
Last-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
Jul 29Latest
WTTC unveils seven principles to help destinations turn tourism growth into shared prosperity
Jul 29Latest
He built a fake ancient theater and deceived tourists for 20 years
Jul 28Latest
TUI Care Foundation launches TUI Colourful Cultures Amsterdam
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