THAILAND'S TOURISM BETS ON SONGKRAN FESTIVAL

Tomas Haupt -
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

Denise Chen -
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

Larry Brain -
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

Kevin Eagan -
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 ...