TOP PERFORMING TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN 2025

Sara Thopson -
The year 2025 is gone. Air travel data shows stable demand for classic global hubs. Selected travel destinations also saw impressive growth. This data comes from ForwardKeys' year-end analysis of inte ...

THE RISING TIDE OF TOURIST TAXES MAKES GLOBAL TRAVEL COSTLIER

Michael Trout -
Tourist taxes are spreading worldwide and add hidden costs to vacations. The goal is to reduce the strain of overtourism on popular destinations. Measures include city entry fees, hotel surcharges, an ...

THE EVOLUTION OF LUXURY HOSPITALITY: KEY TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE

Samuel Dorsi -
The luxury hospitality sector moves past traditional opulence to offer deeper experiences. Guests today seek transformation, authenticity, and responsibility. Hotels now change every part of the stay. ...

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM RETURNS TO AND EXCEEDS ITS PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS

International tourism recovered fully from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2024. Moreover, the industry shows continued strength in 2025. The data from UN Tourism shows the sector returned to pre-pandemic le ...

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF AI FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES’ OPERATIONS

Travelers demand personal experiences, and AI is rapidly changing traditional travel agencies' operations. By late 2025, AI tools from generative models to sentiment analysis help agencies run better ...