THOUSANDS OF FRENCH HOTELS REFUSE TO BE CLASSIFIED
In France, the familiar red plaque, punctuated by one to five stars, signifies a hotel's comfort grade, or so it seems. But, increasingly, hoteliers are stepping outside this system. They're forgoing ...
CROATIA’S TOURISM IS A VICTIM OF ITS SUCCESS
As summer heats up in Split, Croatia, the port is a hive of activity. Helpers in white shirts direct cars onto island-bound ferries, and some vacationers sprint across hot asphalt, trying to make the ...
INDONESIAN TOURISM SECTOR SET FOR RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
The Indonesian tourism sector is anticipated to bounce back strongly in 2025. Projections from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicate international tourist expenditure reaching 344 trillio ...
TANZANIA PROPOSES MANDATORY $44 TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS
Tanzania's upcoming 2025/2026 budget includes a plan to introduce a $44 mandatory travel insurance fee for every non-resident foreigner entering Tanzania, no matter the reason for their trip. This pro ...
TECHNOLOGY IS LEADING THE MODERN ERA IN TOURISM
Now, since many are used to booking their trips and since travel routes have improved, more people are on the move. Passengers want itineraries built just for them and must be able to reach customer s ...