BHUTAN TO REOPEN TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Laura Maudlin -
The Bhutan Tourism Board announced last week that it will reopen its borders to international tourism on September 23. However, the Himalayan foothill country wants to transform tourism by focusing on ...

PORTUGAL: TOURISM INDUSTRY DATA SHOW MORE VISITORS THAN BEFORE COVID

Kevin Eagan -
Portugal has become a popular tourist destination among foreign visitors, welcoming almost twice its population in 2023. With its beautiful destinations such as Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve coast, and t ...

RECORD TOURIST SEASON EXPECTED IN SPAIN

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
The world’s second tourist destination before COVID-19, Spain is anticipating a record number of tourists in the summer after two years of health restrictions. But inflation could bring challenging ti ...

SPANISH HOTEL INDUSTRY: OCCUPANCY IN 2022 WAS 10% LOWER

Andrea Hausold -
The Spanish hotel industry has matched 2019 revenue and price levels with the challenge of continuing to improve in occupancy. Last year, Spanish hotels recorded an average daily price that hovered ar ...

TRAVELER TRENDS 2023: DEMAND FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Larry Brain -
A third of travelers globally recognize wellness as a priority, incorporating travel as an integral part of their routine, according to the report The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovatin ...