DOMESTIC TOURISM - ALGERIA’S NEW PRIORITY
In an effort to give it a new boost, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has asked the Minister of Tourism to prepare an effective action plan for the development of Algerian tourism. The state’s priority ...
LOW DANUBE WATER LEVELS STRAND CRUISE SHIPS AND DISRUPT HUNGARIAN TOURISM
Exceptionally low water levels in the Danube River this week caused by the drought have left several cruise ships stuck north of Budapest and canceled sightseeing excursions for tourists, hampering a ...
GLOBAL AIR PASSENGER DEMAND DECLINES 2.2% IN MAY 2026
Global air traffic demand dropped by 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, due to the regional conflict in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ...
TURKEY BANS LGBTQ+ CRUISE SHIP FROM ITS PORTS
Turkey has refused to let the Scarlet Lady – an LGBTQ+ cruise ship from Virgin Voyages – enter its ports. Two pre-planned stops at the last minute had to be canceled. ...
THE REVIVAL OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN THE ARAB WORLD
From the hajj to Mecca to the local shrine, religious practices are undergoing a transformation as tourism grows and debates rage. It is difficult to talk about overtourism, but the liberalization of ...