CHINA’S INBOUND TOURISM BOOM: MORE THAN JUST MONEY
In 2025, something remarkable is happening on the streets, high-speed trains, and ancient city walls of China. Foreigners are everywhere again. For many locals who remember the high-growth decades, se ...
THE LOUVRE IS BECOMING MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE FOR NON-EUROPEAN VISITORS
If you are planning a trip to Paris in 2026, you might want to double-check your budget. Starting January 14, 2026, visitors from outside the European Economic Area (which includes the EU plus Iceland ...
TRAVEL SAFETY INDEX: ICELAND LEADS THE RANKING
When you are planning a trip these days, travel safety isn't just a background detail; it is usually the thing that makes or breaks your decision. That is why the new 2025 Travel Safety Index from Hel ...
RUSSIA'S NEW VISA-FREE ERA: CHINESE TOURISTS FLOCK TO FROZEN WONDERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that is going to significantly change how people travel between the two nations. On December 1, 2025, he officially granted Chinese tourists visa-f ...
NEW AVIATION AUTHORITY: A GAME-CHANGER FOR GULF STATES AIR TRAVEL
The Gulf Cooperation Council has officially launched a new era in aviation with the creation of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This will be a single regional regulator headquartered in the United A ...