CZECH REPUBLIC STRENGTHENS ITS FILM TOURISM
The Czech Republic aims to capitalize on the popularity of film and television by attracting tourists to follow in the footsteps of movie stars. Czech Tourism Agency (CzechTourism) and Czech Film Comm ...
EUROPEAN TOURISM DEMONSTRATES RESILIENCE
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 ...
EU VAT FOR HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO BE EVEN
Brussels has adopted the first pillar of the proposed VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) by which all member states should levy VAT on short-term accommodation rentals of up to 30 consecutive nights from 2 ...
CHINA'S TECH TOURISM BOOM: FACTORIES AS THE NEW THEME PARKS
Instead of rollercoasters, you can ride on a self-driving car, instead of scary ghosts you can watch a dancing robot. In China, factories and high-tech facilities have become new tourist attractions, ...
SWISS HOTEL INDUSTRY SEES CONTINUED DECLINE IN JUNE
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 ...