NAMIBIA’S TOURISM EXPECTS A DROP AFTER A DEVASTATING FIRE

Theodore Slate -
A substantial wildfire has surged through Namibia's Etosha National Park, scarring over a third of the enormous reserve and, generally speaking, jeopardizing Namibia's tourism recovery. After a grueli ...

THE DOCUMENTARY EFFECT: FACT-BASED INSPIRATION SHAPES TRAVEL

Kevin Eagan -
Travelers, it seems, are increasingly drawn to destinations rooted in reality, a phenomenon some are calling the "documentary effect," according to a recent study by Opodo. This movement towards authe ...

ITALY'S DESTINATION WEDDING BOOM: 15,000 FOREIGN WEDDINGS IN ITALY

Kevin Eagan -
Italy's romantic allure isn't just for lovers; it's big business. From Tuscany's sunny slopes to the Amalfi Coast's stunning bays and Lake Como's shimmering charm, destination weddings in Italy have b ...

LAO TOURISM EXPECTS A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR

Sara Thopson -
The Mekong lazily meanders through Laos, and the country is proving it’s shaking off its image as Southeast Asia’s wallflower in the tourism game. A pretty significant bounce-back has seen Lao tourism ...

TAX REFUND SKYROCKETS 247% AS INBOUND SHOPPERS FLOCK TO CHINA

Laura Loss -
China is seeing a fascinating trend where international tourists are increasingly turning their visits into shopping opportunities. The surge in outbound tax refund, which jumped almost 250% in the in ...