MASS TOURISM AND THE TRAVELER DILEMMA: EXPLORING THE WORLD WITHOUT HARM
What drives people to wander often conflicts with what keeps destinations alive. Long before health crises disrupted movement, visitor spending approached 1.5 trillion dollars each year, supporting li ...
THAILAND’S TOURISM SECTOR FACES EARLY SLOWDOWN
Unexpected drops in visitor numbers point to deeper issues within Thailand’s tourism sector. Though long a key part of economic output, recent figures from early 2026 show steeper declines than foreca ...
BUSINESS TRAVEL CONFIDENCE HAS DECLINED SIGNIFICANTLY
The flare-up of conflict between Iran and Iraq near the end of February has unsettled conditions across international business travel, leading to a visible drop in sentiment. A study conducted recentl ...
CHINA’S DOMESTIC TOURISM EXPECTS A FRUITFUL LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SEASON
Even though fuel costs climbed fast because of tensions in the Middle East, China’s holiday week from May 1 to 5 reveals strong interest in domestic travel. International trips are to slow down during ...
IMMIGRATION POLICY CONCERNS FOR THE FIFA WORLD CUP VISITORS
On April 23, 2026, over 120 U.S.-based civil groups - among them the ACLU and Amnesty International - issued a travel notice ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Although intended for athletes, spect ...