WHAT MAKES THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN SPECIAL FOR TRAVELERS

Gary Diskin -
The holy month of Ramadan offers a time of reflection, spiritual discipline, and community. Nearly two billion Muslims worldwide observe it. In 2026, Ramadan began around mid-February. ...

BERLIN RECORDED FEWER OVERNIGHT STAYS IN 2025

Dan Rang -
Berlin tourism missed the 30 million overnight stay mark in 2025. This was a change from the strong recovery seen in 2024. Visit Berlin released the official figures. The German capital recorded 29.4 ...

THE FLOW OF CHINESE TRAVELERS TO JAPAN PLUMMETS

Nik Fes -
Japan’s tourism sector faces a sharp contrast at the start of 2026. The number of Chinese travelers fell due to diplomatic tension. Growth from other markets and a busy winter season balanced this dro ...

OVERNIGHT STAY TAX COULD WEAKEN UK TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS

Samuel Dorsi -
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns against a new UK government plan. This plan lets local English authorities create an overnight stay tax or levy. People often call this a tourist tax or ...

FRANCE REMAINS THE WORLD'S LEADING TOURIST DESTINATION

Daniel A. Tanner -
France is still the top tourist destination in the world. It welcomed a record 102 million international visitors in 2025. This number represents a rise of 2 million visitors compared to 2024. That is ...