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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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DestinationEurope’s 10 best city breaks for 2027
Sofia has been named as Europe’s best city break destination for 2027 in a new ranking.
AgencyeasyJet announces additional new routes for summer 2027
easyJet has today announced five more routes are available from the UK for next summer following 18 new routes that went on sale in September.
CruiseTUI River Cruises launches its biggest season ever with two new ships and a new river
TUI River Cruises has announced its biggest season launch ever for summer 2028.
DestinationThe best destinations to visit without needing a car
A new study has revealed where in the world travellers can see the most sights, even without hiring a car.
DestinationMore than 90% of EU residents’ trips are inside the EU
In 2025, there were 1.20 billion personal and professional trips by residents in the EU, a 1.4% increase from 2024 (+17 million trips).
LifestyleHow luxury travel has evolved and doesn’t look one way?
The fusion of food and hospitality is a major driving force in the world of luxury travel. We spoke to Michelin Guide's Marie-France Perrel about how the sector is changing.
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.
Lifestyle
Travelers want room rates from AI, not travel routes
Oct 21Destination
Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027
Oct 15Agency
easyJet announces additional new routes for summer 2027
Oct 15Cruise
TUI River Cruises launches its biggest season ever with two new ships and a new river
Oct 15Destination
The best destinations to visit without needing a car
Oct 14Destination
More than 90% of EU residents’ trips are inside the EU
Oct 12Lifestyle
How luxury travel has evolved and doesn’t look one way?
Oct 5Hotel
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Oct 5Latest
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