FREE OPEN-AIR EVENTS BOOST TOURISM IN NYC AHEAD OF 2026 WORLD CUP

Nils Kraus -
In 2026, New York City will fill its parks and well-known public areas with free music shows, community festivals, and free open-air events - spreading culture widely while strengthening neighborhood ...

BEYOND THE DESTINATION: UNCERTAINTY RESHAPES THE WAY PEOPLE TRAVEL

Pat Hyland -
Nowadays, summer trips are common, yet how people travel has shifted sharply compared to recent past trends. Though 74% of global travelers plan vacations this season - per Allianz Partners’ newest in ...

SWISS TOURISM SET FOR FIRST SUMMER DECLINE SINCE THE PANDEMIC

Laura Loss -
The summer of 2026 may bring fewer overnight stays to Switzerland, breaking a post-pandemic rise. A projection from BAK Economics suggests about 24.9 million overnight stays that season. That figure f ...

EBOLA OUTBREAK THREATENS EAST AFRICA’S PEAK SAFARI SEASON

Alec Hills -
Just when East Africa prepares for peak travel season, fresh Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda are unsettling tour companies. Hard to imagine a more difficult moment - crowds of tourists are about ...

GERMAN TRAVELERS AMID ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

Larry Brain -
Even though many feel down about world events, taking trips still matters greatly to Germans. Yet financial concerns now shape choices when it comes to reserving vacations - leading German travelers t ...