CZECH SPA TOWNS MOURN THEIR WEALTHY RUSSIAN GUESTS

Tomas Haupt -
World Heritage-listed Czech spas, hit by the effects of the war in Ukraine, have seen a sharp drop in foreign visitors, including wealthy Russians, and are looking for new clientele. ...

TOURISM IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN IS THE LEAST AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC

Nils Kraus -
According to the WTTC Global Economic Impact Trends report, the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean resulted in a 42.4% decline in travel and tourism GDP in 2020. ...

THE PHILIPPINES REOPENS ITS DOORS TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Nik Fes -
Citizens from 150 countries no longer need a visa for short stays in the Philippines. However, all visitors need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative for holidays without the need for q ...

THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY WILL CONTRIBUTE A RECORD $11.1 TRILLION TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BY 2024

Theodore Slate -
According to a survey conducted in 185 countries, more than 75% are expected to surpass their tourism performance levels in 2019. Additionally, almost all of these countries are predicted to grow year ...

RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN SYRIA ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF IRAQIS

Wayne M. Gore -
Despite the instability in Syria, thousands of Iraqis are traveling to the country for religious tourism. This number is expected to rise as the Syrian government allows visa-free travel for first-tim ...