SWISS TOURISM IS ON THE RISE

Laura Loss -
From January to June 2023, the Swiss hotel industry experienced a 13.8 percent increase in overnight stays, totaling 19.5 million. An increase in foreign demand fueled this growth, while domestic mark ...

TRAVEL TRENDS IN EUROPE FOR SUMMER 2023

Lisa Wallin -
Travel is back in full swing after the pandemic, and travelers embrace timeless and emerging destinations. According to a Real Research report, 87% of people worldwide plan to travel this summer. ...

JULY: FOREIGN TOURISM IN PORTUGAL EXCEEDED PRE-COVID LEVELS

Sara Thopson -
The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal slightly exceeded the pre-pandemic levels in July for the first time since the end of most COVID-19-related restrictions, according to data from the Na ...

BELGIUM: BICYCLE TOURISM CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY

Nik Fes -
In Europe more and more tourists are getting on their bikes for short or long trips, driven by the desire for more sustainable travel. In Belgium, cycle routes and certified accommodation are multiply ...

FOREST FIRES IN RHODES DO NOT SCARE OFF TOURISTS

Tomas Haupt -
In July, massive forest and bushfires broke out in the southeast of the Greek holiday island of Rhodes, forcing around 20,000 tourists to evacuate the area. The locals helped evacuate people with pick ...