Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
European ski resorts are gearing up for an early start to the ski season as heavy snowfall blankets the Alps. Following warm weather in October, the region experienced a significant drop in temperature and substantial snowfall in the first …
Early Snowfall Boosts European Ski Resorts, Promising a Winter Wonderland Read More »
Russian tour operators report peak sales for New Year travel; the UAE, Thailand, and Russia top the list. As of mid-November, sales for New Year travel packages offered by tour operators have reached record highs, according to a statement …
New Year Travel Bookings in Russia Soar with Top Destinations Revealed Read More »
Collette launches its 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. The guide profiles 12 different travel styles which will offer great inspiration for travelers to discover their next adventure. The 2023 Holiday Gift Guide offers ideas for every kind of traveler, including: …
Amadeus, a leading travel technology company, has forecasted several travel trends for 2024 based on its data and industry insights. Travel trends for 2024: Music Tourism Boom After the pandemic-induced hiatus, the desire for connection is fueling a surge …
Riga has been identified as having the worst public toilets in Europe, according to findings by experts from the British company Showers to You. The analysis, based on over 8,000 Google reviews of public toilets in European cities, compared …
Riga Ranked as Having the Worst Public Toilets in Europe Read More »
The Maldives has greeted more than 1.5 million international tourists since the beginning of the year, with over 180,000 arriving from Russia, according to reports from Raajje cited by Interfax. From January to November 8, the Maldives recorded a …
Maldives Welcomes Over 1.5 Million Foreign Tourists, Russia Leads the Arrival Chart Read More »
Armenia and the European Union (EU) are set to initiate negotiations on visa liberalization, as announced by Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan. The decision by the Council of EU Foreign Ministers marks the beginning of discussions with Armenia …
Armenia and EU to Commence Talks on Visa Liberalization Read More »
Finland is considering measures to restrict the operation of border crossing points (BCPs) with Russia, and some points may be closed, according to the MTV Uutiset portal, citing the head of the country’s Ministry of the Interior, Mari Rantanen. …
Finland Considers Border Crossing Restrictions with Russia Read More »
Travel for Thanksgiving is expected to see a significant uptick, with AAA projecting that 55.4 million travelers will venture 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast shows a 2.3% increase …
55.4 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving Read More »
New research by online travel agent weloveholidays reveals the most Instagrammable Christmas Markets across Europe, based on Instagram posts using the relevant hashtag. Manchester Christmas Market ranks first with nearly 60,000 posts.Edinburgh (51,316 posts) and Strasbourg (30,949) follow in …
Seychelles has unveiled its tourist arrival statistics for the first nine months of 2023, revealing Russia’s remarkable growth rate as the leader among the top 5 countries. The data from the National Bureau of Statistics of Seychelles indicates that …
Seychelles Tourism Surges: Russia Leads Top 5 Countries in Visitor Growth Read More »
easyJet holidays has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to provide its 5000 listed hotels the ability to become bookable until the last minute. The partnership sees …
In the first nine months of 2023, Russia witnessed a significant upswing in its tourism industry, with foreign visitor numbers tripling in comparison to the previous year, with a notable increase in German tourists, according to data analyzed by …
Russia Attracts Twice as Many German Tourists in 2023 Read More »
Thailand is extending a temporary visa exemption for tourists from Russia, India, and Taiwan as part of the government’s quick-win policy to boost tourism during the high season. From today until 30 April 2024, holders of Russian passports or …
Thailand Visa Waived for Russia, India, and Taiwan Read More »
Mont Blanc, the iconic 4,810-meter-high alpine pinnacle straddling Italy and France, has been officially designated as the world’s most perilous natural tourist attraction, with an annual toll of around a hundred lives lost among mountain conquerors. This grim distinction …
The World’s Deadliest Natural Tourist Attractions Read More »
