AFRICA'S AIR TRANSPORT WILL BE A MAJOR DRIVER OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Africa’s aviation scene is hitting a turning point. Even though travel across land is tough due to poor roads and safety issues lingering in certain areas, flying still links people, fuels economies, ...

DO TOURIST TAXES REALLY WORK?

Tomas Haupt -
Nowadays, more places around the globe are adding extra costs for visitors - big city spots, faraway islands, even highland trails aren’t exempt. Some tack on nightly room charges, others demand payme ...

CATALONIA'S TOURISM MODEL REACHES ITS LIMITS

Theodore Slate -
One might see how Catalonia’s heavy reliance on tourists now faces growing strain. Signs point toward fatigue in a system stretched thin across regions most exposed to visitor flows. Coastal zones, is ...

THE EU TARGETS HOTEL ROOMS TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE

Kevin Eagan -
Now fading into history: the little plastic bottles of mini shampoo, small tubes of gel, and travel-size moisturizers once standard in European hotel rooms. Once seen as essential as clean linens or b ...

BRAZIL REPORTS RECORD NUMBER OF FOREIGN VISITORS DURING CARNIVAL 2026

Tomas Haupt -
Carnival in Brazil during 2026 ended on a high note, drawing crowds like never before. Participation reached unprecedented levels, surpassing previous years’ totals. Visitors from abroad arrived in no ...