THAILAND'S TOURISM BETS ON SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
With Thailand gearing up for the lively Songkran Festival in 2026 (Apr. 13 – 15), attention turns to how the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reshaping its approach. Rather than chasing sheer nu ...
CHINA EXTENDS BILATERAL VISA-FREE TOURS FOR RUSSIAN TRAVELERS
Beijing might extend visa-free policy for Russian travelers by twelve months, possibly stretching the arrangement into 2027, sources at Moscow’s diplomatic office say. Although originally experimental ...
PORTUGAL CRACKS DOWN ON SHORT-TERM TOURIST RENTALS
Licensing numbers continue to shrink as Portugal tightens rules on short-term tourist rentals. Recent figures show registered properties have dropped fast since late 2025. By spring 2026, totals could ...
LUXURY TRAVEL EVOLUTION: FROM POSSESSIONS TO TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES
Decades ago, rare objects and famous labels shaped how people saw luxury. Now, something different takes hold across travel and stays. What matters most isn’t possession - it’s presence. Meaningful en ...
FRENCH HOTEL SECTOR MAINTAINS STRONG MOMENTUM
Despite regional differences, performance in France's lodging industry stayed strong through February. Growth came not only from rising visitor numbers but also from a busy schedule of calendar of eve ...