CHINA’S INBOUND TOURISM BOOM: MORE THAN JUST MONEY
In 2025, something remarkable is happening on the streets, high-speed trains, and ancient city walls of China. Foreigners are everywhere again. For many locals who remember the high-growth decades, se ...
THE LOUVRE IS BECOMING MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE FOR NON-EUROPEAN VISITORS
If you are planning a trip to Paris in 2026, you might want to double-check your budget. Starting January 14, 2026, visitors from outside the European Economic Area (which includes the EU plus Iceland ...
TRAVEL SAFETY INDEX: ICELAND LEADS THE RANKING
The world is unpredictable. Travelers prioritize safety for their next trip. The HelloSafe Safety Index for 2025 ranks countries on many security factors. Iceland ranks as the safest destination globa ...
RUSSIA'S NEW VISA-FREE ERA: CHINESE TOURISTS FLOCK TO FROZEN WONDERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that is going to significantly change how people travel between the two nations. On December 1, 2025, he officially granted Chinese tourists visa-f ...
NEW AVIATION AUTHORITY: A GAME-CHANGER FOR GULF STATES AIR TRAVEL
The Gulf Cooperation Council has officially launched a new era in aviation with the creation of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This will be a single regional regulator headquartered in the United A ...