RUSSIA TO SIMPLIFY THE TOURIST VISA POLICIES
Russia plans to boost its tourism sector by facilitating the formalities including the tourist visa policies. E-visa is also to be introduced in several regions. ...
SHOPPING TOURISM IN MADRID AND BARCELONA DROPPED
In 2018, shopping tourism in Madrid and Barcelona, the cities with the highest tourist influx in Spain, reported drops of 9% and 8%, respectively, according to a study by Planet, revealing the impact ...
SWISS HOTEL INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO GROW
It was a record year for the hospitality sector in Switzerland. For the first time ever, the country recorded over 38 million stays – 38.8 million. This is an increase of 3.8% compared to the year bef ...
WHY IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO SOLO TRAVEL THIS YEAR
Most people love the feeling of jetting off somewhere new, yet so many shudders at the thought of going alone. It may sound daunting, but solo travel is a life-changing experience, full of growth and ...
FRANCE SET TO CUT THE TOURISM PROMOTION BUDGET
The French government is considering reducing the budget allocated for the Atout France agency by one third. The project could result in the closure of the French tourism promotion offices abroad. ...