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LifestyleUN Tourism to open “Tourism Law Observatory” in the Middle East
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal...
LifestyleInternational tourism up 5% in first half of 2025
According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed among...
LifestyleDeadly shark attack in Australia
A surfer has died after being attacked by a large shark in Australia.
Lifestyle47 Israeli tourists' passports mistakenly thrown in the trash
The passports of 47 Israeli tourists in Bosnia and Herzegovina were accidentally thrown away. Some of the Israeli tourists stranded at their hotel claimed that their passports had been...
LifestyleWTTC unveils first wave of heavyweight speakers
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most...
LifestyleCaravan fire turns into disaster in Spain: Vacationers evacuated from beaches
A fire that broke out in a caravan at a campsite in Spain quickly spread, leading to the evacuation of beaches, hotels, and campsites near the resort town of Tarifa.
LifestyleRateHawk reveals why 92% of travel professionals love their jobs
Travel professionals around the world show a strong, long-term commitment to the industry and report high levels of career fulfillment. Their purpose-driven mindset, fueled by a passion for travel...
Lifestyle1060 people died in Spain in July due to high temperatures
Spain's Ministry of Health reported that 1060 people died in the country in July due to extreme heat.
LifestyleUS to require $15,000 collateral for visa applications
The US State Department is reportedly preparing a regulation that will require ‘collateral’ of up to $15,000 from applicants for business and tourist visas.
LifestyleRussia earthquake and tsunami: Travellers warned to follow evacuation advice
The earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings for several countries, including Japan and parts of the US.
LifestyleIn Spain, a demonstration airplane overtakes beachgoers
At the Gijon Aviation Festival held last Sunday in Spain, an F-18 Hornet model fighter jet of the Spanish Air Force flew close to sunbathers and spectators on the beach during a demonstration...
LifestylePassenger train derailed in Germany: 3 dead, 41 injured
A passenger train derailed in Baden-Württemberg state of Germany, killing 3 people and injuring 41 others.
LifestylePassenger boat sinks in Nigeria: 25 dead
A boat carrying passengers sank in the river in Niger state of Nigeria, killing 25 people.
LifestyleCEO trampled to death by his own elephant on South African Game Reserve
The partner and CEO of the Gondwana Special Game Reserve, one of South Africa's natural habitats, was killed in an elephant attack.
LifestyleIsraeli tourists were not allowed to land on the island of Syros
On the island of Syros, pro-Palestinian protesters are allowing Greek passengers on a luxury cruise ship operated by an Israeli company carrying approximately 1,600 Israeli tourists to disembark.
LifestyleRecord-breaking athlete dies after paragliding into hotel pool
Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, who broke the world record by free jumping from the edge of space, died in a motorized paragliding accident in Italy.
LifestyleUN Tourism and E1 Series join forces
The agreement was signed by E1 Series founder and Chairman Alejandro Agag - who has also been appointed a UN Tourism Special Ambassador for Sport - and Zurab Pololikashvili, UN Tourism...
LifestyleFire broke out in the area where the world-famous music festival will be held
The main stage of Tomorrowland, one of the biggest electronic music festivals in the world, has been destroyed by fire.
LifestyleSpaniards struggle to enjoy their own beaches in tourist deluge
International holidaymakers are keeping Spaniards off their own sun-kissed beaches due to ever-rising hotel and rental prices during an unprecedented tourism boom.

Travel & Tourism set to support 91mn new jobs by 2035
Sep 30
UN Tourism to open “Tourism Law Observatory” in the Middle East
Sep 29
International tourism up 5% in first half of 2025
Sep 23
Deadly shark attack in Australia
Sep 8
47 Israeli tourists' passports mistakenly thrown in the trash
Aug 18
WTTC unveils first wave of heavyweight speakers
Aug 18
Caravan fire turns into disaster in Spain: Vacationers evacuated from beaches
Aug 7
RateHawk reveals why 92% of travel professionals love their jobs
Aug 6
1060 people died in Spain in July due to high temperatures
Aug 6
US to require $15,000 collateral for visa applications
Aug 5
Russia earthquake and tsunami: Travellers warned to follow evacuation advice
Jul 30
In Spain, a demonstration airplane overtakes beachgoers
Jul 30
Passenger train derailed in Germany: 3 dead, 41 injured
Jul 29
Passenger boat sinks in Nigeria: 25 dead
Jul 28
CEO trampled to death by his own elephant on South African Game Reserve
Jul 25
Israeli tourists were not allowed to land on the island of Syros
Jul 23
Record-breaking athlete dies after paragliding into hotel pool
Jul 22
UN Tourism and E1 Series join forces
Jul 22
Fire broke out in the area where the world-famous music festival will be held
Jul 18