LATVIA’S TOURISM CRISIS: THE SITUATION IS CATASTROPHIC

Michael Trout -
This summer, instead of a busy street full of foreign tourists, Latvia’s tourism sector is experiencing a disaster. The situation in the restaurant industry is described as catastrophic, and an appeal ...

EUROPEAN TOURISM DEMONSTRATES RESILIENCE

Sara Thopson -
International tourist arrivals across Europe rose by 5% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with hotel overnight stays up 4.8%, according to the latest European Touris ...

DOMESTIC TOURISM - ALGERIA’S NEW PRIORITY

Pat Hyland -
In an effort to give it a new boost, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has asked the Minister of Tourism to prepare an effective action plan for the development of Algerian tourism. The state’s priority ...

SWISS HOTEL INDUSTRY SEES CONTINUED DECLINE IN JUNE

Larry Brain -
The Swiss hotel industry was confronted with another downturn in June, marking the fourth consecutive month with declines in hotel overnight stays in 2026. According to preliminary data from the Feder ...

GLOBAL AIR PASSENGER DEMAND DECLINES 2.2% IN MAY 2026

Justin N. Froyd -
Global air traffic demand dropped by 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, due to the regional conflict in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ...