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France remains the world's most-visited country and a laboratory for destination management — from Paris crowd flows to rural dispersal strategy. It is also a significant outbound market for Mediterranean packages. French policy moves, arrival trends and market signals are followed through this tag.
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HotelTourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Between April and June 2026, tourists spent 258.8 million nights in EU short-term rental accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
LatestHouse prices and rents continued to rise in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, house prices in the EU rose by 4.7%, while rents increased by 3.0% compared with the second quarter of 2025.
DestinationThe top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, with Europe dominating the top 10.
AgencyeasyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
easyJet has today put 18 new routes on sale from 10 UK airports, providing more connections to destinations across Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro and Bulgaria.
LatestNine European countries have postponed the Entry-Exit System
Nine European nations, including France and Germany, have delayed the EU's biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) due to technical glitches and airport congestion concerns.
AgencyUK tourist taxes could lead to fewer jobs in the sector & drive visitors and spending to competing destinations
The WTTC warns that uncapped overnight visitor levies in England could drive tourists to competing markets, costing the UK economy billions in lost spending.
LatestRobbery at the Renoir Museum in France: Artworks worth 9 million euros stolen
wo people who broke into the Auguste Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, stole four works of art with a total value of approximately 9 million euros.
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.
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.
AviationAir passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand.
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.
DestinationSouthern Europe dominates the summer travel season
According to WTTC data, Europe captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, with Southern European destinations leading the summer travel surge.
DestinationHow slow and solo travel are redefining the holiday experience?
The DERTOUR Group Travel Trend Report reveals how European travellers are embracing slow and solo travel, seeking deeper connections and digital detoxes.
CruiseMSC Cruises’ new mega ship, MSC World Asia, sets sail for the Mediterranean
MSC World Asia, the third ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class series, will begin service in the Mediterranean in December 2026.
Lifestyle
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4d agoHotel
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
4d agoLatest
House prices and rents continued to rise in Q2 2026
Oct 2Destination
The top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
Sep 29Agency
easyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
Sep 28Latest
Nine European countries have postponed the Entry-Exit System
Sep 15Agency
UK tourist taxes could lead to fewer jobs in the sector & drive visitors and spending to competing destinations
Sep 14Latest
Robbery at the Renoir Museum in France: Artworks worth 9 million euros stolen
Sep 8Destination
France experienced its hottest summer since weather records began in 1900
Sep 4Destination
Spain breaks tourism record: 58.1 million visitors by July
Sep 2Aviation
Air passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
Sep 1Latest
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Aug 21Destination
Southern Europe dominates the summer travel season
Aug 19Destination
How slow and solo travel are redefining the holiday experience?
Aug 19Cruise