CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY TOURISM HELPS LAOS REVIVE THE ECONOMY

Pat Hyland -
Laos shows signs of economic improvement as its projected growth rate is expected to reach 4% in 2023, 1.7 percentage points higher than in 2022. It is also expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. ...

RECORD SUMMER SEASON FOR THE SWISS HOTEL INDUSTRY

Denise Chen -
The Swiss hotel industry had a remarkable summer season, thanks to the arrival of American tourists and the gradual return of Chinese tourists. Tourism professionals are optimistic about the upcoming ...

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 ...

VIETNAM'S TOURISM ACCELERATES RECOVERY AND GROWTH

Andrew J. Wein -
As of March 15, 2022, Vietnam has fully resumed its tourism activities after over two years of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country's tourism industry is recovering and developing to b ...

AFTER GREECE AND ITALY, SPAIN WILL DROP THE COVID RESTRICTIONS FOR TOURISTS

Andrew J. Wein -
After the competing travel markets, such as Greece or Italy, have abolished the requirement of the vaccination certificate for the entry of tourists, Spain takes a step in the same direction to reopen ...