HOTELS IN LOMBARDY ARE SOLD OUT

Larry Brain -
Lombardy has reported a successful summer season with a desirable return from Chinese tourists. Hotel occupancy in Como and Lake Garda is 83% and 81%, respectively. Milan was also full, with luxury ho ...

RUSSIA EXPECTS 16 MILLION FOREIGN TOURISTS BY 2030

Justin N. Froyd -
In 2023, there was a 3.5% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the Russian Federation compared to 2022 despite the ongoing war with Ukraine. The growth is expected to continue this year ...

THE FUTURE OF THE MACAO GAMBLING INDUSTRY

Sara Thopson -
Considering the neighboring regions, the gambling tax in Macao is relatively high. Under the new Gambling Law, which came into force in June, the special tax rate is 35% on gross revenue and 5% for th ...

TOURISM IN AFRICA IS ALMOST BACK ON TRACK

Andrew J. Wein -
According to the Africa Visa Openness Index 2023 of the African Development Bank, accessibility has improved or remained the same for 50 African countries. Recent developments include abolishing visa ...

MEXICAN TOURISM SHOWS THE FIRST SIGNS OF A SLOWDOWN

Sara Thopson -
The Mexican tourism industry is experiencing a decline, impacting the country's economy as it is no longer a reliable source of income. ...