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LifestyleWTTC hosts historic recovery & leadership cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is hosting a unique Leadership Cruise on Egypt’s Suez Canal, one of the world’s most remarkable symbols of global trade.
LifestyleSlippers and human remains found in a crocodile’s stomach in South Africa
It has been reported that human remains and flip-flops found in the stomach of a giant crocodile retrieved from the Komati River in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province during the search for missing...
LifestyleInternational tourism initiative by the Istanbul Tourism Association
Members of the Istanbul Tourism Association will attend the International Tourism Summit Asia Conference and B2B Networking Event in Thailand free of charge.
LifestyleUN Tourism backs next generation of startups
UN Tourism has further advanced its focus on innovation and investment as central pillars of a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector. That commitment was on full display in...
LifestyleThe era of passports featuring Trump's portrait is beginning in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of State announced that, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence, a limited number of specially designed passports featuring a...
LifestyleGerman tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt
A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family holiday.
LifestyleEuropean travel sentiment reaches record high for summer, despite shorter stays & tighter budgets
Europeans’ intention to travel in spring and summer 2026 has reached its highest level since 2020, signalling strong resilience of the tourism sector despite ongoing economic and geopolitical...
LifestyleThe impact of the Middle East Crisis on the travel industry
Despite crises and rising costs, demand remains stable—policymakers must take action to ensure affordable and safe travel in the long term.
LifestyleCanadian tourist is killed in shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids
A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site.
LifestyleThe tourism and travel industry between caution and optimism
The German Travel Association (DRV) emphasizes the importance of travel as a stabilizing factor in a globally interconnected world and the resilience of the travel industry.
LifestyleTUI Care Foundation launches TUI Field to Fork Puglia
Project in partnership with Slow Food Italia strengthens sustainable food production by training 30 local citrus, mussel and oyster producers and managing 300,000 m² of land and marine areas using...
LifestyleLocal observatories key to delivering on national tourism strategies
UN Tourism has joined with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to further advance the role of data and governance in tourism development across Latin America and the Caribbean.
LifestyleTravel & tourism sees best year ever and emerges as the world’s fastest growing sector
Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner,...
LifestyleEntry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational
10 April 2026 marks a significant milestone in European border security as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen countries.
LifestylePortugal launches European app to speed up border controls
With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your...
LifestyleTourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion
Between October and December 2025, guests spent 172.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
LifestyleYoung talents accelerate Sustainable Tourism Innovation in new TUI Care Foundation
Two-year initiative brings together universities, innovation centres and tourism businesses to develop solutions for Spain's tourism challenges. 200 young entrepreneurs will benefit from direct...
LifestyleTourism leaders convene on zero waste day to launch global “Recipe of Change”
“Recipe of Change” is the groundbreaking initiative launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to tackle a major global sustainability challenge: food waste.
LifestyleThe Entry/Exit System will become fully operational on 10 April 2026
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) started operations on 12 October 2025 with a progressive roll-out in 29 European countries. As of 10 April 2026, the EES will become fully operational.

UN Tourism Innovates in Sector Education with the Launch of the First WhatsApp-Based Courses
May 11
WTTC hosts historic recovery & leadership cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal
May 8
Slippers and human remains found in a crocodile’s stomach in South Africa
May 7
International tourism initiative by the Istanbul Tourism Association
May 7
UN Tourism backs next generation of startups
May 4
The era of passports featuring Trump's portrait is beginning in the U.S.
Apr 29
German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt
Apr 28
European travel sentiment reaches record high for summer, despite shorter stays & tighter budgets
Apr 23
The impact of the Middle East Crisis on the travel industry
Apr 23
Canadian tourist is killed in shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids
Apr 21
The tourism and travel industry between caution and optimism
Apr 20
TUI Care Foundation launches TUI Field to Fork Puglia
Apr 17
Local observatories key to delivering on national tourism strategies
Apr 16
Travel & tourism sees best year ever and emerges as the world’s fastest growing sector
Apr 15
Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational
Apr 14
Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls
Apr 8
Tourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion
Apr 3
Young talents accelerate Sustainable Tourism Innovation in new TUI Care Foundation
Apr 2
Tourism leaders convene on zero waste day to launch global “Recipe of Change”
Apr 1